Trail Running calendar near Carrollton 2026-2027

Run through the scenic trails of Jefferson Memorial Forest in this cupless trail event featuring 5 mile and 8 mile distances. Earn special series awards while exploring the beautiful Horine Reservation landscape.

Experience a unique trail run through the hills and woodlands of Gravel Switch. Enjoy a route featuring meadows and steep climbs followed by a pancake breakfast and handmade awards at the local heritage festival.

The Little Rooster Run offers a weekend of trail events in Glencoe, Kentucky, from a kids' fun run to a 5K and the unique Mini Barnyard Ultra. This "last runner standing" format challenges participants on a 2-mile loop every half hour. Proc..

Join the second annual Running Pumpkin 5K in Lexington's Coldstream Park. This fall event supports Gleaning Housing, a local nonprofit building affordable rental homes. Participants are welcome to bring a pumpkin or wear a costume, with sna..

A fall trail running festival at Yellowwood State Forest on Oct 17, 2026 offering 8 mile, half marathon, marathon, 50k and a 2 to 4 person 50k relay, with festival camping, course GPX files, aid station support and post race awards and amen..

Test your endurance at this 6 hour trail challenge where you must complete a 5 km lap every hour to stay in the race. Finish all six rounds to earn your medal at CERA Sports Park.

Experience the season finale of the Dirt Days Trail Series at Shawnee Lookout Park. This 5.54 km trail run features two scenic loops with spectacular views of the Ohio and Great Miami River valleys.

Experience Cincinnati's longest running ultra marathon through the scenic single track trails of Mt. Airy Forest. Choose between a 50K or 27K loop course featuring technical terrain and significant elevation changes.

Experience a themed trail run through Cincinnati's French Shelter Park with options for a 5k or 10k distance. Participants enjoy costume contests and holiday activities while earning points toward a global series award.

Experience the excitement of collegiate club running at the NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K in Shelbyville. This public event offers a 6km race on a dedicated cross country course for runners of all backgrounds.

A Day in the Park is a timed ultrarunning event at Miller Ecological Park in Lebanon, Ohio offering 6 hour, 24 hour, and 100 mile options on a USTAF certified one mile loop with a central aid station and event swag.

Test your endurance on a technical 4.167 mile trail loop at Deam Lake State Recreation Area. Choose from 6 hour, 12 hour, or single lap options in this limited entry format with hourly starts.

The Deam Lake Winter Warrior kicks off a trail running series at Deam Lake in Indiana. Choose from a 6-mile, 12-mile, or 4-hour endurance run on the scenic Yellow Trail loop. It's a cupless event where all finishers get an award.

Celebrate the season at Turkey Trails in Cincinnati with races ranging from a kids dash to a half marathon. Enjoy chip timed results finish line treats and custom medals for all participants at this family themed event.

Jackson County Ultras in Brownstown, Indiana on Dec 5, 2026 offers trail races from a 10 mile to a 100k of about 62 miles on a rugged, clockwise course, with weekend lodging, well stocked aid stations and live tracking for the 100k and rela..

Experience an exclusive trail event at the Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation featuring looping courses through Kentucky forest and a runner's village by John Barr Lake with distances from 5K up to 100 miles.

Experience 100 percent singletrack trail racing at East Fork State Park. These loop based races offer distances from a quarter marathon to a full marathon with full course support and finisher awards for all participants.

Trail races at Waverly Park from December 13 to December 27, 2026 offering 6.5 Mile and Half Marathon distances plus virtual options. Part of a Winter Warrior Series with course markings, on-course aid, awards, and a series medal for multip..

Experience an endurance challenge at Elizabethtown Nature Park featuring an 8 hour race and a 5K trail run. Navigate a scenic loop of lakeside trails and rolling woodland terrain with full aid station support.