Trail Running calendar near Carrollton 2026-2027

Louisville Lovin' the Hills invites trail lovers to Fairdale KY on February 7, 2026 with 50K, 15 mile and 6 mile options across scenic single track forest trails. Enjoy pre race pasta, wooden medals, post race soup and a friendly race vibe.

Join the Indiana Trail Running Association for a relaxed winter trail run and social in Yellowwood State Forest near Nashville, IN. Choose a roughly 6.5 to 7 miles lakeshore loop or shorter options, then warm up by the fire with soup, sandw..

Run for the Green Trail Run on March 14 in Maineville at Landen Deerfield Park offers a scenic, about 3.5 mile wooded course with creek crossings. Walk and volunteer options make this an ideal kickoff to the Dirt Days Trail Series.

Run the Scout Run on March 21, 2026 in Lebanon, Ohio, with an in person or virtual 5K on scenic trail loops. Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 186, the event supports local projects and offers shirts and medals for early registrants.

Valley Vineyards Wine Run 5k in Morrow, OH on March 28, 2026 is a timed 5k at the winery offering race swag, age group awards and a virtual participation option. Packet pickup is available the day before at the winery.

Bourbon Country offers 25k, 50k and trail 5k on March 28 in Shepherdsville Kentucky, set on 1,000 acres of rolling, hilly terrain. Pick a challenging loop or a shorter trail test and finish with a race shirt and medal.

A trail race series in Columbus, IN from April 4 to October 10, 2026, offering 5K and 10K events on two race dates. Participants do not receive shirts at registration; finisher beanie hats are given at the finish.

Tackle the rugged Knobstone 50, a point to point 50 mile trail run through steep, Appalachian style hills and forested vistas. Pacers are welcome and organizers offer shuttle service plus a recycled performance finisher hat for all finisher..

Hit the 99% singletrack at Saunders Springs for a day of trail running and mountain biking on scenic preserve trails. With distances and team formats for all ages, plus kids races, the event benefits local trail groups.

Camp Hook 4 Hour Trail Runs welcomes solo runners and 2 or 3 person relays to tackle a scenic 1.85 mile loop around Lake George on a four hour clock. Expect rooty trails, on site camping, free aid and finisher awards.

Run the Dirt Days Trail Series at Ault Park on April 19, 2026 a scenic 3.6 mile rolling trail that winds past an old railroad trestle and along an old pioneer road. Chip timing, refreshments and age graded awards make this a fun community r..

Run the Backside Trail Marathon and Half in Louisville on April 26, 2026, on gently rolling single track through Seneca and Cherokee Parks. Finishers get medals and a rewarding wooded trail experience.

Run the trails at General Butler State Park on May 2, 2026 for The Wildcat, a scenic trail race offering 5K, 10K, 1/2 marathon, 20K relay and a 6 Hours of Power event. Enjoy river overlook views, custom medals and on course aid.

Run rugged Brown County trails at Dances with Dirt Gnaw Bone on May 16, 2026, featuring steep ridges, technical singletrack and big elevation changes. Distances 5K to 50M plus relay, finisher medal, awards and post race barbecue.

Join the Mad Maple 50K weekend at Hueston Woods, offering distances from 5K up to the full 50K plus a 6 hour timed challenge. Scenic looped trails, aid stations, and custom finisher swag make for a memorable trail running weekend.

Weekend trail races at Hueston Woods State Park on May 16 and 17, 2026, featuring half marathon, 10K, 5K, a six hour timed event, a 20K relay, and a Pack Pass good for all 2026 events.

Run the scenic Mt. Airy Forest trails on May 17, 2026 with 5.4 Mile and 10.6 Mile loop options through hills, ridges, streams and meadows. A casual Trekker entry gives recorded time and extra finish time for a relaxed trail experience.

Trail run at Brown County State Park on May 30, 2026 offering 5K and 15K courses with long climbs, singletrack sections, and GPX maps available.

A community 5K at Freeman Lake Park on June 13, 2026 that supports families affected by Batten Disease through Gavin's Gifts. The lakeside out and back course includes a water stop and every participant receives a finisher's medal.

A 3.6 mile trail through French Park in Cincinnati featuring meadow and interior trails with multiple creek crossings using stepping stones, log bridges or water routes. This is the fourth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series on Father’s Day 2..