Deam Lake Loop Trail Run

OVERVIEW The 2nd Annual Deam Lake Loop Trail Run will take place on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at Deam Lake State Recreation Area in Borden, Indiana! Join us for this iconic foot race along Deam Lake Loop Trail, which follows the boundary of Deam Lake SRA. Enjoy beautiful scenery and true trail running comradery on this challenging course that sees several short but steep climbs. 5K and 10K options are available; walkers and hikers welcome. EARLY BIRD PRICING: $25 for all races if you register before April 1st (that's $5 off our already low registration fee!). This is cupless race with HydraPak as our Sustainable Racing Partner . Participants will receive a reusable HydraPak #SpeedCup at packet pickup to use at the aid station where staff and volunteers will be ready to fill your cup for a seamless aid station experience. Cup-filling stations will also be available at the end of the race. Sustainability is one of our core values at Deam Lake and our partnership with HydraPak helps us fulfill our vision of running this race with zero-waste. See HydraPak's full collection of running products at https://www.hydrapak.com/collections/running . As an additional move toward sustainability, our shirt giveaway is now optional, allowing for an even lower registration fee for those who don't want or need a race shirt. Participants must choose the giveaway option at registration to receive a race shirt for a small additional fee. Friday, October 2nd 5:00PM - 7:00PM: Packet Pickup at the Forest Education Center at Deam Lake SRA. Saturday, October 3rd 6:30 - 7:45AM: Day-of Packet Pickup at the Forest Education Center 8:00AM: 5K and 10K Run Start 8:10AM: 5K and 10K Walk/Hike Start EVENT LOCATION Deam Lake State Recreation Area 1217 Deam Lake Rd. Borden, IN 47106 The race will begin and end at the Forest Education Center and Park Office , which is located about a half mile past the Main Gate on the right. PARKING Parking will primarily be available at the Forest Educati