Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2026-2027

A community fundraising run and walk at Freedom River in Brighton on June 20, 2026. Features a timed 5K and an untimed 1 mile fun run with awards and team categories, with proceeds supporting summer meals.

A non-virtual event in London where runners start together and choose their own routes to get as far as possible from the start within a set time. Three timed options emphasize route planning, live tracking, and safety.

An evening trail event at Stony Creek Metropark offering a 5K trail run/walk, a 10K run, and a community 10K ruck with chip timing, finisher medals, and a post-event gathering at Eastwood Beach.

A muddy 5k obstacle run at Baja Acres near Birch Run in Millington, Michigan, scheduled for July 2026 with separate KIDZ family and adult waves. Waivers are required and spectators pay a $10 cash fee for festival area access.

Two 3 mile cross country races in July organized by Hanson's Running Shop at Stony Creek Metropark and River Bends Park. A single $10 fee covers both events, with results posted and first place awards by age group after each race.

A Last Person Standing backyard race at Holly State Recreation Area with repeated 4.167 mile trail loops until one runner remains, mixed single track and park road sections, on-site camping and prizes for on-site finishers.

An 8 km night trail run at Two Creeks Conservation Area on July 18, 2026, combining singletrack, roots and a horror-themed atmosphere. Presented by The RUNEGADE Podcast, with a portion of proceeds supporting local trails.

On July 25, 2026 at Boler Mountain, the 5K Foam Fest in London, ON offers a 5 km course with 25+ obstacles, 2.5 million cubic feet of foam and a festival atmosphere with a kids zone, DJ, food vendors and a beer garden.

A trail 5K at Montrose Orchards on July 25, 2026, featuring a chip-timed 5K with awards, an economy 5K option without shirt or medal, and an untimed kids and adults fun run that includes a shirt and medal.

Three Wednesday evening 5K trail runs at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills, MI, with chip timing, light post-run refreshments on two dates, a series finisher medal, and a post-series cookout. Single race and full series entry options are avai..

A backyard ultra at Eco Park in Arva, ON on August 1, 2026 where runners repeat a 6.7056 km hourly loop until one is last standing. Field limited to 67 and the winner receives a Silver Ticket for the World Team Championship.

Experience a point to point journey through the Michigan wilderness on the Waterloo Pinckney Trail. Run through forests and meadows before celebrating at a finish line party hosted by Sandhill Crane Vineyards.

A free 32 hour ultramarathon at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area near South Rockwood MI, run on dikes and marsh trails with 8 mile, 4.6 mile, and 4 mile loops. Self supported with a 50 runner limit and vehicle access every 8 miles.

A trail event at Flushing Farms in Flushing, Michigan on August 8, 2026, offering 5K run, 5K walk and 10K run options across farm trails.

Trail runs of 3.5 miles and 7 miles at Seven Lakes State Park with chip timing, shirts, medals and age-group awards; a virtual 5K option includes shipped race items and a finisher medal.

A community running event at Independence Oaks featuring a 5K and a Cat Walk 1K with pets welcome, on-site family activities, participant medals, and fundraising for two local animal rescues.

An in-person family fitness event at Gibbons Park on August 22, 2026 featuring obstacle runs for adults, three youth categories and a K9 course, with specific equipment rules and no refunds.

A 5k that alternates running segments with functional fitness stations in Owosso, Michigan. Two divisions offer either set competitive standards or adjustable weights and modifications, and the 2026 format lists a specific sequence of runs..

Trail event in Exeter on August 30, 2026 offering 8K and 3.25K options with multiple bridge crossings; proceeds support trail maintenance.

A lakeside trail and paved race at Bluebell Beach in Flint on September 5, 2026 offering 3 Mile, 5 Mile, 12.5K and a virtual option. Chip timing, race shirt, finisher medal, age group awards and post race refreshments.