Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2026-2027

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.

Run For Dreams in Shelbyville offers 12 hour, 6 hour and 3 hour individual timed races plus a 6 hour team relay to benefit The Dream Factory. The course is a two mile cross country loop at Red Orchard Park and food will be available.

Tough Mudder Indiana at CERAland Park on August 1, 2026 features 15K and 5K obstacle courses across woodland and farmland, finisher items, spectator village options, group packages, volunteer roles, and Spartan Hurricane Heat events alongsi..

A Hurricane Heat weekend at CERAland Park on August 1, 2026, with 12-hour and 4-hour Heat formats held alongside a Tough Mudder event; team entry rules and a service member discount are listed.

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.

A timed annual 5K cross-country race on the Pike XC Course behind Eastbrook Elementary in Indianapolis, organized for alumni and family with official results and no registration fee.

A 5K cross country race at Hagerstown High School on August 8, 2026, organized by WCC Challenge. The course is a double loop of steep hills on grass and dirt and benefits Hagerstown High School Athletics/Cross Country.

Trail running at Southwestway Park on August 15, 2026 with 5K and 15K mapped courses, river views, official awards, and a free kids run.

A 5K and a 1 mile run and walk on the Pennsy Trail in Greenfield, IN, held at Sister Cities Park next to the police department. The course is an out and back along the trail and race and volunteer registrations have set dates and fees.

Experience a scenic cross country 5k along the wooded trails of the White River in Noblesville. Participants enjoy a timed race with rewards including local honey and medals for top finishers while supporting local food security.

A nighttime trail run at Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis on August 15, 2026 offering quarter and half marathon distances. The 13th edition includes Krispy Kreme donuts at the finish and registration runs May 1 to August 15.

Trail runs in Iroquois Park with 7 mile and 4 mile options as part of the Kentucky Cryptid Series. Complete three of four races in-person or virtually to earn a Cryptid Series survivor medal and shirt.

A women-only 5K obstacle mud run in Glencoe, KY on August 16, 2026, featuring 18+ obstacles and open to participants aged seven and up. Participants may run, jog, or walk the course with an emphasis on teamwork and fun.

Trail races at Mt. Airy Forest in Cincinnati include 5K, 10K, a 13.1 Miles half marathon and 30K. Finishers get medals, half marathon and 30K include shirts, and the event awards series points across the ATR season.

Experience a unique trail race through the historic Blackacre Nature Preserve featuring wooded paths and farm animal sightings. Choose between 4 or 8 mile distances and enjoy post race ice cream at the historic homestead.

A Labor Day 5K cross country event at Brebeuf High School where each registrant joins a charity team and $15 of every entry supports the selected charity. Virtual participation and event jerseys are available.

A Backyard Ultra in Noblesville, Indiana on Sept 12, 2026 where runners repeat 4.167 mile loops each hour until one remains. The course combines a dirt and gravel park loop with a paved out and back.

A trail stage race on the Knobstone Trail with 5 mile, Half Marathon, 18 miler and a new 50K option; proceeds support the Suicide Awareness Mission and local scholarship grants.

Community 5K and walk on the Karst Park Greenway Trail with a free 1-mile kids' fun run, chip timing, awards, t-shirts for early registrants, and proceeds supporting future Ellettsville events.