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DINO Trail Run - DePauw Nature Park

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Greencastle, IN
1400 W County Road 125 S, 46135
Type
TRAIL
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At a glance

Experience stunning views and a welcoming crushed stone course at this scenic 15K trail run, perfect for new trail adventurers.

  • Scenic

Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course

Discover the DINO Trail Run at DePauw Nature Park, returning for the first time since 2013. This 15K event offers stunning views from its rock quarry cliffs, providing a memorable backdrop for your run. The course features mostly crushed stone, making it an excellent choice for springtime running when other trails might be wet. While the majority of the route has mild grades, be prepared for a couple of steep hills with 50 to 100 feet of vertical climb. It's a wonderful option for first-time trail runners.

What to expect

  • Enjoy stunning views overlooking rock quarry cliffs.
  • Run on mostly crushed stone trails, ideal for spring conditions.
  • Navigate a course with mild grades and a few short, steep climbs, welcoming for first-time trail runners.

Standout details

  • Stunning rock quarry cliff views
  • Mostly crushed stone trail surface
  • Excellent for first-time trail runners
  • Returns to DePauw Nature Park

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 18, 9:20 AM EDT · From $32.80

    Opens Feb 1, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 15, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 15K

    Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM EDT · From $38.10

    Opens Feb 1, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 15, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

  • Mixed
  • Rolling

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Mixed surface + rolling terrain

half marathon distance, mixed surface, rolling area, typically mild weather

  • Mostly trail
  • Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

DINO returns (for the first time since 2013), to DePauw Nature Park, which offers stunning views in, and above, its rock quarry cliffs. The trail surface is mostly crushed stone, making it great for running when springtime trails are wet. It's an excellent choice for first time trail runners. There are a couple of steep hills of 50 to 100' vertical climb, but the majority of the route has very mild grades.

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