Outdoor events near Franklin, Indiana
34 outdoor events are on within 25 miles of Franklin over the next three months: 23 races, 5 group outings and classes, and 6 ranger-led or guided programs. 6 are this weekend. A typical October day in Franklin reaches about 66°F and drops to 41°F, with rain or snow about 1 day in 4 (NOAA 30-year average).
- 34 upcoming
- 6 this weekend
- October: 20
- November: 10
- December: 4
- Ranger programStargazing, Brown County State ParkFri, Oct 9 · 8:00 PMBrown County State Park · 23 mi from Franklin
- RaceGourdy's Pumpkin Run: IndianapolisSat, Oct 10 · 9:00 AMIndianapolis · 20 mi from Franklin
- Ranger programBackyard Birdfeeding, Brown County State ParkSat, Oct 10 · 11:00 AMBrown County State Park · 23 mi from Franklin
- Walk or hikeNew Moon Hike, Brown County State ParkSat, Oct 10 · 7:30 PMBrown County State Park · 23 mi from Franklin
Nearby · MrGreenBean (talk), Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)Walk or hikeFall Color Hike: Discovery Trail, Brown County State ParkSun, Oct 11 · 9:00 AM · +7 more datesBrown County State Park · 23 mi from Franklin- 5KMorgan County Fall Foliage Festival 5k 2026Sun, Oct 11 · 9:30 AMMartinsville · 20 mi from Franklin
- Walk or hikeFall Color Hike: Lake Ogle, Brown County State ParkMon, Oct 12 · 9:00 AM · +3 more datesBrown County State Park · 23 mi from Franklin
- Walk or hikeFall Color Hike: Lake Strahl, Brown County State ParkWed, Oct 14 · 9:00 AM · +2 more datesBrown County State Park · 23 mi from Franklin
- 5KOverdose Lifeline Outpacing the Stigma 5K Run/WalkSat, Oct 17 · All dayIndianapolis · 24 mi from Franklin
- 5KBee the Light 5K - The Shelby Foundation for Kindness DeliveredSat, Oct 17 · 9:00 AMSoutheastway Park, Indianapolis · 16 mi from Franklin
- Ranger programPlant Native Workdays, Indiana State Fairgrounds DNR BuildingWed, Oct 21 · 9:00 AMIndiana State Fairgrounds · 23 mi from Franklin
- 5KThe Polidor 5K Run/WalkSat, Oct 24 · 8:30 AMColumbus · 21 mi from Franklin
- 5KCedar Creek Haunted Wine Run 5kSat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AMMartinsville · 22 mi from Franklin
- 5KSt Jude Autumn 5KSat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AMIndianapolis · 13 mi from Franklin
- Ranger programBirds at Our Feeders, Brown County State ParkSat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AMBrown County State Park · 23 mi from Franklin
- Walk or hikeFull Moon Hike, Brown County State ParkSat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM · +2 more datesBrown County State Park · 23 mi from Franklin
- 5KSprint for the SOC Fundraising 5K Walk & RunSun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AMIndianapolis · 21 mi from Franklin
- 5KCentra Foundation Boo Bash Costume Dash 5k and Trick or Trot Kids Fun RunSat, Oct 31 · 9:30 AMMill Race Park, Columbus · 21 mi from Franklin
- RaceIrvington Vampire Run presented by Geiger & PetersSat, Oct 31 · 9:30 AMIndianapolis · 19 mi from Franklin
- RaceLittle Bat Dash presented by Everwise Credit UnionSat, Oct 31 · 11:30 AMIndianapolis · 19 mi from Franklin
- RaceRunning for Children's Rights to Both Parents - 11 of 50 Half Marathons in 50 States - IndianaSat, Nov 7 · 8:00 AMIndianapolis · 20 mi from Franklin
- 5KGrilled Cheese 5K Run & WalkSat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AMColumbus · 21 mi from Franklin
- 5KBargersville Salute to Service 5KSat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AMBargersville · 7.3 mi from Franklin
- RaceRun Wayne RunSat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AMIndianapolis · 19 mi from Franklin
- 5KJustice 4 Her 5k Run/WalkSat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PMLocust Grove, Indianapolis · 20 mi from Franklin
- RaceTurkey Trails- IndianapolisSun, Nov 8 · 8:00 AMRiverside Park, Indianapolis · 24 mi from Franklin
- half marathon · 5KWild Turkey Trails - Half Marathon & 5KSat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AMSouthwestway Park, Indianapolis · 19 mi from Franklin
- Ranger programNature Center Closed for Thanksgiving Day, Brown County State ParkThu, Nov 26 · All dayBrown County State Park · 23 mi from Franklin
- RaceFamily Fun Turkey RunThu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AMPerry Meridian High School, Indianapolis · 15 mi from Franklin
- 5KBlack Friday 5K Run/WalkFri, Nov 27 · 9:00 AMShelbyville · 14 mi from Franklin
- 13.1K · 5KGrandview 13.1 & 5kSat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AMColumbus · 22 mi from Franklin
- 5KHoliday Lights @ the Rails 5K & Kids DashThu, Dec 17 · 5:45 PMGreenfield · 24 mi from Franklin
- Ranger programNature Center Closed, Brown County State ParkThu, Dec 24 · All day · +1 more dateBrown County State Park · 23 mi from Franklin
- 5KRudolph Run 5K Run/WalkThu, Dec 24 · 9:00 AMShelbyville · 14 mi from Franklin
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Schedules come from park agencies, race sites and organizers' own calendars, checked daily. Events can change, so check the event page before you go. Typical weather is the NOAA 1991–2020 average.
