Running is one of the easiest ways to stay fit without breaking the bank. With plenty of parks, trails, and tracks in Indiana, you'll be burning off the calories in no time. Here are some excellent places to go for a jog near Rome, IN.

Upcoming 5Ks, 10Ks, Marathons and more Near Rome IN

Get Green Fest

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 8:00am
Fort Wayne, IN
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5 mile Leprechaun Chase and 1-Mile Leprechaun Leap

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 9:15am
Nappanee Public Library
Nappanee, IN
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Get Green 5k Run/Walk

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 9:30am
Fort Wayne, IN
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SouthWest 5k and 10k

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 10:00am
Indian Trails Park
Fort Wayne, IN
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St. Patty's 5k Run

Sunday, Mar 16, 2025 at 9:00am
Fremont, IN
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Annual Nutri-Run 20k and 5 Mile Race

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 11:00am
The Chapel
Fort Wayne, IN
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The Bunny Race

Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 at 2:00pm
Lutheran Health Trail Center
Fort Wayne, IN
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Gary Seibert Memorial 5K

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 6:00pm
Ney, OH
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Summit City Half and Quarter Marathon

Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 9:00am
Fort Wayne, IN
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Color Your World 1Mile/5k Fun Run/Walk

Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 9:00am
Bryan, OH
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Annual Formula for Life 5K Run/Walk

Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 at 1:00pm
Fort Wayne, IN
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Race Against The Shake

Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 10:00am
Angola Middle School Track
Angola, IN
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Run/Walk for Hunger

Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 10:00am
Winona Lake, IN
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Michiana Wine Festival

Friday, Apr 25, 2025
Headwaters Park
Fort Wayne, IN
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Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival

Saturday, Apr 26, 2025
Wakarusa, IN
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