Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2026-2027

An 8-hour trail running event at Brown County State Park on June 20, 2026, with a roughly 6-mile main loop and a 3-mile short loop, optional weekend camping, staffed aid stations, and member discounts; proceeds support the local trail runni..

A family-friendly 3 mile obstacle course at IU East in Richmond on June 20, 2026, featuring 15 plus obstacles, shirts, medals, and a fan zone. Proceeds support athletic training services through the Reid Health Foundation.

A 5K obstacle-course event in Indianapolis on June 20, 2026, with multiple heats, family and dog-friendly options, plus an afterparty and vendors. Proceeds benefit the Hollis Adams nonprofit.

A family-friendly adventure trail 5k at Griffin Bike Park with obstacles like a floating bridge, race tee and timing chip included, team rebate options, age-group awards and participant rules on strollers, bikes and children.

Experience a 3.6 mile trail run at French Park featuring meadows and multiple creek crossings. This fourth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series offers age graded awards and random door prizes in a picturesque Cincinnati park.

Trail event at Turkey Run Park with a timed five mile race with awards and a timed three mile fun run. Proceeds support Second Chances Wildlife Center and the course features single track wooded trails and a midway water stop.

A runner-built 4.5 mile loop ultra in a reclaimed limestone quarry offering 6 and 12 hour solo or relay options plus a single 4.5 mile trail run, two aid stations with Tailwind, and support for local youth track programs.

A 30K trail race at Mount Airy Forest in Cincinnati made of three 10K loops. Finishers receive a t-shirt and medal; the race counts toward the Alpine Trail Race Series and awards series points.

An orienteering event in Camden, OH on 06/28/2026 offering a 10 km map and compass course with multiple skill levels, chip timing, and loaner compasses. Registration runs from 05/01/2026 to 06/27/2026 with a fee of $8.00.

A three-date cross-country series at Northview Church in Carmel offering 3K and 5K distances with bib timing. A $5 cash fee is collected at the event and registration is required to complete a waiver; proceeds support the XC course.

Trail run at Muscatatuck County Park on July 11, 2026, offering 5K and 15K marked courses with hilly terrain, festival camping, evening kayak shuttle trips, and weekend mountain bike events.

The 8 Hour Dream Endurance Race in Indianapolis on July 11 2026 combines a fixed-duration eight hour ultra with a marathon, relay teams and a Cat Nap 5K, with course maps awards records and archived results available.

Heatwave at White River State Park on July 12, 2026 offers multiple distances including Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile, Kids Dash, relays, and a virtual option. The event includes a designer shirt, finisher medal, chip timing, free photos a..

Tiger Trail is a series of 5K events on July 18, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Trail in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. It is organized as SIRC 3, a fundraiser for the Lawrenceburg cross country team, with separate fees and registration dates.

A trail event at French Shelter Park in Cincinnati offering 5K, 10K and half marathon routes with notable elevation gain, themed 5K and 10K races, finisher medals, and a half marathon finisher t shirt.

A fundraising running event at Red Orchard Park in Shelbyville supporting The Dream Factory. Timed 3 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour events plus a 6 hour team relay take place on a two mile cross country course.

Tough Mudder Indiana on August 1, 2026 at CERAland Park features 5K and 15K obstacle courses across woodland and farmland, spectator village access, group and VIP options, and finisher items for completed runs.

The Indiana Spartan Hurricane Heat Weekend at CERAland Park on Aug 1, 2026 features 4 and 12 hour Hurricane Heat formats held alongside a Tough Mudder event, with team options, volunteer race opportunities, and service member discounts.

Support the Milan cross country team at the Indian Trails 5K in Indiana. This community fundraiser features both running and walking options for participants of all backgrounds.

A 12 hour solo or relay run and walk at Southeastway Park with a choice of dirt or paved loop courses, finisher medal and shirt, live music, loop tracking, and prizes for top individual and team finishers.