Trail Running calendar near Lawrenceburg 2025-2026

The Distillery Dash Cross Country 2.5k/5k/10k is a cross-country running event held at Masterson Station Park in Lexington, Kentucky. It offers three race distances: 2.5k, 5k, and 10k, with the 2.5k and 5k open to walkers and a pace cutoff for the 10k. This race is the first in the 2025 Central Kent..

The Survive the Night Relays, held at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY, is a unique overnight running and triathlon event supporting cancer patient care. Scheduled for July 18-19, 2025, it offers multiple race formats including a triathlon relay, marathon relays for teams of various sizes, and ultra-di..

The Tiger Trail is a 5K running and walking event held in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, as part of the Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit (SIRC), a series of six summer 5K races supporting local school running programs. Scheduled for July 19, 2025, the Tiger Trail serves as a fundraiser for the Lawrencebu..

The Dirt Days Trail Series - East Fork SP Trail Run is held at East Fork State Park in Bethel, Ohio. This event features trail runs on the well-established Backpack Trail, offering distances of 5.6 miles (one lap) and 10.8 miles (two laps), with an additional Trekker category for early starters or t..

The Indian Trails 5K is a fundraising running and walking event held in Milan, Indiana, as part of the Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit (SIRC). Scheduled for August 2, 2025, it offers 5K run and walk options, including categories for cross country team members. Participants can choose to receive..

The Steel City 12 Hour Run & Ruck is a unique endurance event held at Smith Park in Middletown, Ohio. Participants run or ruck for 12 hours on a flat, paved 1.52-mile loop course that parallels Middletown Regional Airport. The race offers various distance goals including half marathon (ruck only), m..

The Royal Beast 12 Hour Run/Walk/Relay is held annually at Southeastway Park in New Palastine, Indiana. Participants can choose between a dirt trail or paved course, each featuring a scenic 1-2 mile loop through a shaded, woodsy park setting. The event offers a 12-hour endurance challenge where solo..

The East Fork race event in Bethel, Ohio, offers challenging trail runs with distances of 100 miles, 100K, 50K, and 15 miles around William H. Harsha Lake in East Fork State Park. The course features a counterclockwise loop of about 33 miles, with runners completing multiple loops depending on their..

The Powder Keg Trail Run is a popular 3.5-mile trail race held at Carter Park in Kings Mills, Ohio, part of the Dirt Days Trail Series. The scenic and challenging course loops through trails behind the Historic Kings Mansion, descending near the Little Miami River, following the old King Road, explo..

The Blackacre Barnstormer is a trail running event held at Blackacre Nature Preserve in Louisville, Kentucky. Scheduled for August 24, 2025, it features two race distances: a 4-mile and an 8-mile course. The scenic route starts near the historic Tyler Homestead and barn, winding through fields and t..

The Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5K/10K is an annual running event held at Talon Winery in Lexington, Kentucky. Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K cross-country race through the scenic winery grounds. Each runner receives a race shirt and a Cabernet Canter wine glass, with a complimentary..

The Germantown 50k and 50k Team Relay is an ultra trail running event held in Germantown MetroPark, Ohio. The race features a challenging 50k distance with approximately 3,000 feet of elevation gain, taking runners through cedar forests, prairies, old-growth woods, and scenic hills alongside Twin Cr..

The Sorta Mountain Stage Race, held in Borden, Indiana, offers multiple trail running distances including a 5-mile, half marathon, 18-mile "Ultimate 18," and a new 50K option combining the half and Ultimate 18 courses. The rugged single-track Knobstone Trail features rocky, root-filled terrain with..

The Air Force Marathon is an annual endurance event held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, typically on the third Saturday of September. It offers a variety of race distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, a 3-person marathon relay, and a 1K kids’ run called the..

The Hueston Woods Trail Race, held at Hueston Woods State Park in Ohio, offers a variety of trail running events including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique 6 Hours of Power endurance challenge. The courses feature mixed terrain such as single track trails, pavement, and grass, with..

A Day in the Park in Lebanon, Ohio, is a USTAF-certified ultrarunning event held at Miller Ecological Park featuring a flat, scenic 1-mile crushed gravel loop. The event offers a 24-hour timed race and a new 6-hour option, ideal for first-time ultrarunners or marathoners. Participants can choose to..

The Raven 10K is an annual trail running event held at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary near Lexington, Kentucky. The race covers a 10K (6.2 miles) course through a scenic 734-acre nature sanctuary featuring meadows, woodlands, streams, and historic sites. The event offers both an in-person race with a li..

The General Butler Trail Race, held at General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, Kentucky, offers a variety of trail running events including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique 6 Hours of Power endurance challenge. The courses start and finish at the park's Recreation Center, fe..

The 2025 Outdoor X12 Endurance Run, held in Dayton, Ohio, is a 12-hour timed endurance event featuring a flat, 2.7+ mile loop course composed of 4% bike path and 96% grass/trail double track. Produced in collaboration with Five Rivers Metroparks and Subaru Outdoor Experience, participants aim to cov..

The Caesar Creek Trail Race, held in Waynesville, Ohio, offers a variety of trail running events over a weekend in October. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique "6 Hours of Power" endurance event. The races take place at Caesar Creek State Park, featuring sc..