January
- January 17 - 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 7 -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 14 - 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 14 - Hot Chocolate 15/5K - Nashville, TN
- February 15- 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 14 - Death March - Bike race visiting cemeteries through Hoosier National Forest
April
- April 25 - 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."
May
- May 9- 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."
- May 9- Mission Lite - 4 hour adventure race - Indiana
- May 9 - Stampede Mud Run - Louisville - 5K Mud obstacle run for adults and kids
- May 31 - 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
- June 6 - 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.
- June 6 - Unbridled Adventure - Dale Hollow - 6 hour Adventure Race - Kentucky
- June 6 - 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 13 - The Color Run - Louisville, KY
- June 20 - 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 27 - Warrior Dash - Crawfordsville, KY
- June 28 - 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
- July 25 - IronEagle - Run, paddle, run - Indianapolis, IN
August
- August 1 - 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 8 - Glow in the Park Run - Owensburg, KY - "Glow in the Park has doubled the foam and will be adding special UV glow tunnels at each of the color stations!"
- August 8 - Urban Stampede - Louisville
- September 19 - Rugged Maniac - Southern Indiana
- October 10 - Zombie Stampede - Kentucky
Green Derby Gallop 4K - March - Kentucky
Stampede - Kentucky
Survive the Stampede -Kentucky
Tough Mudder - Kentucky
The Glo Run - Louisville -
Urban Bike Challenge - Kentucky
The Great Amazing Race - summer Kentucky
American Beer Run - Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville
The Color Vibe -Indianapolis, Louisville, Lexington, Cincinnati
GoGlow! - July typically
Check out these 'Not your normal Race Promoters' for more races!
Dinoseries - Trail running, mountain biking, triathlons, adventure racing in Indiana
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
361 Adventures - Adventure Races
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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