Trail Work Series

Indiana Dunes

Welcome to the 2026 Indiana Dunes Trail Work Series!

We are excited to partner with Trailblazer Running and the National Park Service (NPS) to present the 2026 Trail Work Series in Indiana Dunes National Park. This brings our local community of runners together to learn about and care for the living landscapes we run with. Through repetitive, hands-on service events with an educational component, we can share ecological values and create strong connections that inspire runners to care for the people and places they love.

This 2026 Indiana Dunes Trail Work Series will include four independent trail work events, each with its own short and unique educational component. Each event will be approved, permitted, and insured by the National Park Service, led by Trailblazer Running, and managed by Runners for Public Lands staff and volunteers. Participants are not required to attend all events but can earn prizes/incentives from our brand coalition sponsors for attending multiple events.

May 5
Heron Rookery

June 11
Bailly Homestead

July 16
Glenwood Dunes

August 13
Wetlands Restoration

“Not only does the work have a tremendous impact, but you make it so easy for us by all the work you do organizing and bringing such incredible, hardworking individuals. It’s always a pleasure, and we look forward to working together into the future.“

— Laura Brennan, NPS Biologist