Trail Run Xtreme
Date
Sun, May 17, 2026, 8:30 AM CDTRace options
2 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
Quick take
A challenging 12K trail run through wooded single-track, featuring mud, hills, and camaraderie, all while supporting local trail maintenance.
Best for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Race options
Distances & registration
2 optionsTap a distance to see fee tiers and close dates.
3K
closes Apr 19, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Registration closedKids Race
Closes Apr 19, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT · From $22.25
12K
closes Apr 19, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Registration closedTrail Race
Closes Apr 19, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT · From $43.45
Race feel
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky
For a CauseGreat for
- Military & First Responders
Military & First RespondersEmbrace the challenge and joy of trail running at Trail Run Xtreme, a 12K event known for its rugged, wooded single-track. Navigate roots, hills, logs, mud, and water crossings on a course that promises to test your limits and awaken your inner adventurer. Enjoy a post-race cookout with fellow runners, celebrating camaraderie and your accomplishment. This event also supports the vital work of the Outback Trail Commission, contributing to trail maintenance and construction. Prepare for an "Xtreme" experience that combines a tough course with a rewarding community atmosphere.
What to expect
A tough, 95% shaded and wooded course with roots, mud, and water crossings. Post-race meal (think Summer cook-out) and awards for top finishers across many age groups. Bug spray provided pre-race, with volunteers guiding you along the well-marked route.
Standout details
- Not skimping on the mud
- 95% shaded and wooded course
- Post-race Summer cook-out
- Benefits Outback Trail Commission
Perks & features
- Awards
- Shirt
Awards
ShirtFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Course surface
Trail
Based on the event listing. Check the official site for the full course map.
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
16 finishers in 3K
Ranked by chip time when available
Very small finish count here - use this as loose context, not a race-day expectation.
Crowd
Small field
16 3K finishers. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
21:07
Middle-of-pack benchmark using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 16:23.
People mix
More women
About 56% women and 44% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 3K in 2025, this looks like a small field: 16 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 21:07. The quicker front of the field averaged about 16:23. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 14:38 (male) and 20:20 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs0 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3K | 2025 | 16 | 21:07 | 22:24 | 16:23 | 14:38 / 20:20 |
| 3K | 2024 | 11 | 21:12 | 21:32 | 16:19 | 21:36 / 15:08 |
| 12K | 2025 | 73 | 1:27:52 | 1:34:23 | 1:07:29 | 1:01:53 / 1:13:18 |
| 12K | 2024 | 88 | 1:38:16 | 1:41:47 | 1:05:45 | 1:02:18 / 1:14:11 |
| 12K | 2023 | 62 | 1:36:38 | 1:49:13 | 1:11:40 | 1:03:42 / 1:16:02 |
Last summary update: May 10, 2026
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Trail Run Xtreme is back and we're not skimping on the mud! R oots, hills, logs, mud puddles, twists and turns, and maybe even some water crossings await you along the woodsy single-track route of the Outback Trails. Bug spray will be provided before and food, fruit, and snacks afterwards with camaraderie all around.
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So grab your trail shoes, tighten up those laces, and get ready to let out your inner child because it's time to explore the woods and race in the dirt! RACE DATE & TIME Date of Race - Sunday, May 17, 2026 Check-in / Race Day Registration opens - 8:00am (CDT) Race Start Times : 3K (ages 14 & Under) - 8:30 AM (CDT) 12K (all ages) - 9:00 AM (CDT) RACE LOCATION Outback Trail at Imagination Glen East Iron Horse Heritage Trail Portage, IN US 46386 WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE • Official 2026 Trail Run Xtreme Shirt (Deadline for guaranteed size availability is May 1st, 2026) • Post-race meal (think Summer cook-out) • Top 3 in each age group will receive a TRX age group award. Overall Male and Female and Masters Male and Female will receive special podium awards OUR COURSE The course is 95% shaded and wooded, with the exception of the start which goes around the soccer fields to spread the runners out. It's known for being a tough course (hence "Xtreme"). It will also be well marked with flags, signs, tape, and plenty of volunteers along the route to point you down the right path. AWARDS There will be awards for Overall Male/Female and Masters Male/Female. Age Groups (1st through 3rd place will be awarded): 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-80, 80+ Clydesdale/Athena 1st through 3rd place Awards will also be presented to the First Male and Female Finisher representing each branch of the military. This race is a Calumet Striders Gold Cup Series Event! YOUTH TRAIL RUNNING As part of an initiative to promote youth trail running, special age-based pricing for the 12K distance of TRX will be available for all runners 18 and under. Registration fees will remain at just $20 and include all the same benefits. BENEFICIARY A portion of race proceeds benefit the organizations below. Additional donations can be made during the registration process. Outback Trail Commission - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Outback Trail Commission and it’s members are voluntarily committed to the maintenance and construction of trails on the Outback Trail at Imagination Glen. Their volunteers prep and mark the course as well as provide the water stops and course marshalling on race day to keep everyone safe. TRX would not be possible without their support! FAQ Can I run with a stroller? Absolutely not. Have you seen these trails? 😆 Are Dogs Allowed? We know there's some tough pooches out there, but dogs are not allowed out on course for this event. However, friendly, leashed dogs are welcome at the event staging area and other spectator spots. Why isn’t my shirt guaranteed? Quantities are limited. If you're registering after 5/1, our “live” shirt inventory shows the sizes currently in stock at the time you are registering. INTERESTED IN SPONSORING TRAIL RUN XTREME? Earn perks like FREE race entries, features in social media posts and race emails, prominent logo placement (on the finish line arch, website, race bibs, and the official race shirt), opportunities to setup a table on-site, placement of your promotional items in racer swag bags, and more! Please contact Race Director Kirk Cherep with any sponsorship inquires Phone - (219) 307-5886 Email - kirk@temporuntiming. com