Here's a list to help you find something new to try with your friends - to keep you motivated to run, bike, train all year long. Plan an unforgettable racing season with these one-of-kind races.
January
- January 19 - Frigid ROGAINE - Brown County, IN - Adventure Race- "Just like a standard rogaine there will be a certain number of controls/checkpoints (CPs) for you to find using a map and compass. All CPs will be worth one point each. To challenge our faster racers we'll have a number of bonus CPs available."
February
- February 1 -Fight for Air Climb - Louisville, KY - "National City Tower was built in 1970 and stands 512 ft. high. The climb is 38 floors. Participants will range from beginners all the way to Elite Climbers, who are a special group able to run the 38 floors in 4 minutes or less!"
- February 1 - Cabin Fever ROGAINE - Ohio - "Everyone's favorite winter adventure located in southern Ohio's largest forests. No one can predict the weather but we can predict a big adventure and most likely sold out event. Get in early."
- February 15 - Undie Run - Louisville, KY - "This Valentine's Day weekend, come put the hilarity in charity with hundreds of half-naked runners taking to the streets in celebration of their fundraising for the Children's Tumor Foundation."
- February 15 - Hot Chocolate 15/5K - Nashville, TN
- February 16- Fight for Air Climb - Cincinnati, OH - "The Carew Tower Cincinnati, OH. Climb up the Carew Tower's 45 flights for a total of 804 steps. Choose between a competitive experience or climbing at your own pace."
March
- March 15- Green Derby Gallop 4K - 4th Street Live!
- March 29 - Muddy Mammoth - Park Mammoth Resort - "The Muddy Mammoth is a 5k challenge where 100% of all profits will benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life."
April
- April 26 - Spartan Race - Indiana - " 3+ MILES / 15+ OBSTACLES. The challenging sprint obstacle trail races are a great way to get off your couch and start living."
- April 26 - Urban Adventure Race - Cincinnati, OH - "Racers will navigate the city with a map, expect to be on foot for part of the race and on bike for other parts of the race. Any bike can be used, but you may find yourself off road at times."
- April 27- Urban Dare - Lexington, KY - "Urban Dare is the race where smarts can beat speed. Teams of two solve clues to find checkpoints, where they must take photos or perform dares. It's like a one-day Amazing Race."
May
- May 10- Dances with Dirt - Gnaw Bone, Indiana - (near Brown County) "The world’s most difficult 10K. Expect double your road time and triple the effort!The other race distances, 13.1, 26.2, 50K, 50 miles and 100K relay courses are … We might say, “challenging”, so as not to scare you off, but then, we’d be lying! Come join us at the bone and see what you’re made of. The reward: a post race barnyard Bar-B-Q with a jammin’ country band! Yee Ha!"
- May 17 - Go Dirty Girl - Indianapolis - "Dirty Girl is a 5k mud run for women of all ages and athletic abilities. Don't worry - it's not a "race" in the traditional sense. It is an untimed obstacle course designed to push you slightly out of your comfort zone, but only as far as you are comfortable going." Keep an eye out for Groupons a week or 2 before the race.
- May 17 - Glow in the Park Run - Indianapolis - "Glow in the Park has doubled the foam and will be adding special UV glow tunnels at each of the color stations!"
- May 17 - Viking Assault - Louisville - 5K Mud obstacle run
- May 17 - Stampede Mud Run - Louisville - 5K Mud obstacle run for adults and kids
- May 24 - Glo Run - Louisville - Riverfront Park
- May 31 5K Foam Fest - Sparta, KY -
June
- June 1 - Double Road Race - Indianapolis, IN - "Thousands are running the Double Road Race - this new and exciting challenge features a 10k, the halftime recovery zone and then a 5k."
- June 7&8 - Tough Mudder - Nashville, TN
- June 7 - The Color Run - Louisville, KY
- June 7 - Unbridled Adventure - Lake Barkley State Resort Park - 6 hour Adventure Race - Kentucky
- June 14 - 5K Foam Fest - Indianapolis, IN
- June 21- Tap 'N' Run 4K - Indianapolis, IN "Tap 'N' Run combines a ridiculous running race - a 4k with 3 beer chug stations* along the race course, a full beer at the Finish Line, crazy costumes, great times with friends, and overall ridiculousness. (*chug stations = 5 oz. of beer per)"
- June 21 - Waterfront Challenge "The Waterfront Challenge is a 5k Urban Obstacle Night Race on the River in Louisville, Kentucky. We’re combining cross country running, road racing, and obstacle conquering, with a PARTY ROCKIN’ good time. The course winds through the most beautiful parts of Waterfront Park and will present you with natural and temporary obstacles, along with military drills and CrossFit challenges. The race is designed to be fun yet challenging for all fitness levels. After you’ve crossed the finish line, join the festival! Celebrate by staying to party the night away on the Big Four Lawn where there will be music, dancing, food, beer, and more."
- June 21 - Indiana Tame The Terrain - Jennies County, IN "The T3 race is roughly four miles. It may seem longer after going up and down the hills of Jennings County, rock walls, ravines, cliffs, ponds and, oh yeah, a river. Participants are expected to complete all the obstacles. If you are too scared, unable or just plain don't want to do an obstacle, no worries. Our volunteers will provide you with an alternative; can you say "burpee?" Good! Can you DO burpees? Start your training NOW!"
- June 21 - Neon Splash Dash - Indianapolis, IN "The Neon Splash Dash is the wildest & brightest night time running event you’ve ever seen! You’ll run (or dance!) through different Glow Zones, where each one we’ll spray you with a different color of our Super Intense U.V. Glow Water."
- June 28- Mudathon - Indianapolis, IN "Did you ever think 3 Miles and 40 Obstacles would come out in the same breath? At Mudathlon, it is daily verbiage and we guarantee to bring you the most fun and muddiest adventure in the Midwest. Mudathlon is all about acting like a kid again because All the Big Kids are Doing It! From the costume contest to the Post-Race Party and oh yeah the 40 obstacles in between, you are sure to have a Mucking Good Time!"
July
- July 5 - Patriot Challenge - Lucas Oil Raceway- Indianapolis, IN - "Patriot Challenge is dedicated to honoring America's heroes: Our military, police, firemen and first responders. Especially heroes of 9-11. Proceeds are donated to Wish For Our Heroes.Patriot Challenge is a FAMILY-FRIENDLY course and event. Children of all ages may participate. If you or your child cannot complete an obstacle, simply go around it."
- July 11 - Glow in the Park - Iroquois Park - Louisville, KY - "The best way to light up the night! The ultimate party fun run! But most importantly, it's the freakin' awesome foam-pits-fluorescent-colors-blacklights-glowing-warpaint-dance-moves night you'll never forget!"
- July 26 - IronEagle - Run, paddle, run - Indianapolis, IN
- July 26 - GlowGo!5K - Louisville, KY - "Glow Go! is a one of a kind experience that is more FUN and less RUN! At Glow Go!, don't worry about your time, just focus on enjoying an illuminating, colorful and crazy night with your friends and family. Glow Go! is about participants of all different ages, shapes, sizes and colors stepping up to the line in preparation for the most exciting night of their lives. Whether you are a casual walker or an elite athlete, the 3.1 miles of FUN that is the Glow Go! 5K will be the most enjoyable stretch of road you've traveled in a VERY long time."
August
- August 2 - Green Corn Moon ROGAINE - 6 hour Night Race - Ohio "Teams and solos will scour Great Seal State Park locating hidden checkpoints. Checkpoints will be placed on or near trails, on, around or under various terrain features, and distance between checkpoints varies but usually will be about 1/2km apart. Each person can help navigate using our topographical maps. (backseat drivers) You may utilize trails, roads and bushwhacking."
- August 9 - Mudathon - Cincinnati, OH "Did you ever think 3 Miles and 40 Obstacles would come out in the same breath? At Mudathlon, it is daily verbiage and we guarantee to bring you the most fun and muddiest adventure in the Midwest. Mudathlon is all about acting like a kid again because All the Big Kids are Doing It! From the costume contest to the Post-Race Party and oh yeah the 40 obstacles in between, you are sure to have a Mucking Good Time!"
- August 16 - Urban Dare - Indianapolis, IN "Urban Dare is the race where smarts can beat speed. It’s part trivia, part photo hunt, part mental and physical challenges, and all fun. Think of it as a 1-day Amazing Race. Teams of 2 solve a set of 12 clues to find checkpoints where they must take photos or perform dares in a race to the finish. You may call smart friends or use your smart phones for help solving clues. It is up to you to figure out the best order to complete your checkpoints."
- August 16 - Pine Mountain State Resort Park - 8 Hour Adventure Race
September
- September 6 - Warrior Dash - Indiana
- September 13 Urban Bike Challenge - Louisville, KY "A unique biking scavenger race around your city complete with challenges, riddles, and checkpoints. Two to four person teams hit the streets and must complete a variety of funky challenges and obstacles around the city."
- September 13 - Rugged Maniac - Southern Indiana
- September 27 - East Fork Challenge Adventure Race - near Cincinnati, OH - 6 hour or 12 hour adventure
October
- October 4 - Indiana Healthcare Bicycle Challenge - Columbus, IN
Extreme Rampage - Kentucky
Survive the Stampede -Kentucky
The Glo Run - Louisville -
The Great Amazing Race - Indianapolis and Kentucky
Electric Run - Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Nashville
American Beer Run - Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville
The Color Vibe -Indianapolis, Louisville, Lexington, Cincinnati
Mud-stash - Perfect North Slopes, Indiana
Check out these 'Not your normal Race Promoters' for more races!
Dinoseries - Trail running, mountain biking, triathlons, adventure racing in Indiana
Check out their Stoopid Run around July 4.
KyAna Running - Trail race series in Louisville, KY area
Planet Adventure - Road and trail races, triathlons, run-paddle-run, bike races and more - Indianapolis area
Topo Adventure Sports- Trail running, mountain biking, urban adventures and more - Ohio, KY, IN
Flying Squirrels - Adventure Races - Kentucky area
JAM Active Events - Triathlons, Glow, Tap-n-Run
What are your favorites? Know of others? Comment below and I will update this list.
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