Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2026-2027

Experience the scenic rock quarry cliffs of DePauw Nature Park in Greencastle. This event features 15k and 5k trail runs on crushed stone paths with mild grades and a few steep climbs.

Experience a historical trail run through Ault Park in Cincinnati. Navigate three miles of winding paths and old pioneer roads with snacks and age graded awards waiting at the finish.

The Goatman 5 Miler kicks off the Kentucky Cryptid Series on the trails of Cherokee Park. This cupless trail run offers awards and is part of a larger series with unique recognition for finishers. Carpooling is advised due to limited parkin..

Trail races of 5K, 10K, half marathon and 30K at Mt. Airy Forest Playground in Cincinnati. The event is part of the Alpine Trail Race Series with series points, finisher medals and t-shirts for some distances.

Trail marathons through Cherokee and Seneca Parks in Louisville on April 26, 2026, offering marathon and half marathon distances on single-track park trails. The race includes three aid stations, one drop bag per runner, and medals with Dou..

Run With The Squirrels is a low-frills trail running event in the scenic Morgan Monroe State Forest. It offers four distances from a 5K to a half marathon. The focus is on a natural, low-cost race experience without included medals or t-shi..

Event Details The Wildcat @ General Butler is a trail running event taking place at General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, Kentucky. It offers several distance options on a single day. Distances The available trail races are: Half..

Navigate Indiana's terrain on foot, bike, and canoe in this adventure race. Choose between an epic 18-hour expedition or a beginner-friendly 4-hour format. Teams and soloists use maps and compasses to find checkpoints.

Trail event in Gnaw Bone near Nashville, Indiana on May 16, 2026 offering distances from 5K to 50 miles plus relays. Courses feature 600 foot ridges, creek crossings, aid stations, post race barbecue and awards.

This unique 50K ultramarathon at Hueston Woods State Park challenges runners to complete ten 5K loops, each within a strict 50-minute window. The weekend also features half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 6-hour race options for all participants.

An annual rucking event at Harbour Shores Church in Cicero using a mostly unpaved one mile loop; options include a timed four hour ruck or a 5k trail ruck with three one mile laps.

Experience a diverse trail race at Hueston Woods State Park. Choose from several distances including a half marathon and explore unique terrain filled with ancient fossils.

The Big 4 Trail High-Five Classic is a trail run on the paved Big 4 Trail in Lebanon, Indiana. Choose from 4, 8, or 12 mile distances on an out-and-back course. The event features a community atmosphere and a post-race celebration.

A multi-distance event at Douglas Trailhead in Indianapolis on May 16, 2026, offering races from a kid's dash to a half marathon, chip timing, event shirts and medals, a virtual option, and youth pricing for 12 and under.

Experience the ridges and meadows of Mt. Airy Forest in this multi distance trail race. Choose between 5.4 or 10.6 miles with early start options for those needing extra time on the scenic counter clockwise loop.

A trail running event in Fairdale KY over single track forest trails offering 50K, 15 Miler and 6 Miler options. The race was moved to May 23, 2026 and includes packet pickup, a pasta dinner and a post race gathering.

Trail races at Brown County State Park on May 30, 2026, offering a **5K** and **15K** on hilly mountain bike trails with maps and GPX files available. Online registration closes the Wednesday before the race.

A 13.1 mile trail half-marathon at French Park in Cincinnati run as four loops of a 5K course. The course includes substantial elevation gain, a 3 hour time limit, finisher medal, and a half-marathon finisher t-shirt.

A weekend trail event in Morgan Monroe State Forest featuring a 100 km ultra and a 20 mile fun run, plus virtual and economy no swag options. The 100 km course is mostly single track with about 8,500 feet of climbing and a 20 hour cutoff.

A weekend of obstacle races at Perfect North Slopes near Cincinnati, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids races across hilly, muddy terrain with onsite parking and a base-lodge festival area.