Trail Running calendar near Carrollton 2026-2027

A trail run at Waverly Park on June 13 with 6 mile and half marathon options; complete three of four series races to earn a cryptid medal and series survivor shirt.

Run a scenic lakeside out and back 5K at Freeman Lake Park to support families affected by Batten Disease. Every participant receives a finisher medal for completing this meaningful community event in Elizabethtown.

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 June 20 nature run at Loretto Motherhouse offering 5K, 10K and a virtual 5K. The course goes through woodlands, lakes and grassy trails, walkers are welcome and proceeds support the Loretto Community.

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 offering timed 5 mile race with awards and a timed 3 mile fun run; proceeds benefit Second Chances Wildlife Center with a single track wooded course and a midway water stop.

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.

A backyard ultra at Countryside YMCA in Lebanon, Ohio where runners complete 4.1667 mile loops each hour until one remains, with traditional last runner standing and fixed 12 hour and 24 hour options.

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.

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.

A 31 mile supported road event on July 12, 2026 in Elizabethtown KY with finish at Brandenburg waterfront park. Entry is limited to 50 runners and requires verified experience, crew support, and reflective safety gear.

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.

An overnight relay event at Kroger Field in Lexington offering marathon, double marathon and 12 hour ultra relay options. Proceeds support cancer patient care and the event is cupless, so participants should bring their own cup.

A timed 5K at Patricia Allyn Park on July 19, 2026, with online and day of registration. Current ORRRC members run free; non members 15 and up pay $10.

Evening cross country races of 5k and 10k at Masterson Station Park on July 24, 2026, with music, food trucks and bourbon tastings. The 5k allows walkers and the 10k has a 16 minutes per mile cutoff.

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.

Experience the original event of the Dirt Days Trail Series at East Fork State Park. Run through densely wooded trails on a 5.6 mile or 10.8 mile course with options for early starts and various participation categories.

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.