Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2026-2027

The Campfire 5K offers a scenic trail run through the woods and fields of Camp Skyline. Participants can choose from a 5K or a 1 mile course and receive a unique finisher's medal. The event concludes with post-race s'mores and refreshments.

This inaugural autumn trail race takes place at Orion Oaks County Park in Lake Orion. It features a half marathon and 5K, with a special Doggie Division for runners with leashed pets. All participants receive race swag, and the event also o..

Miles at the Moose features a 5K and a 1K kids run on the scenic grounds of Moose Ridge Golf Course. The event supports the Rogel Cancer Center Breast Cancer Program and includes a commemorative hat and finisher medal with registration. Par..

A fall trail event on October 10, 2026 in Independence Oaks, Clarkston, MI with three looped races of 2.5, 5.5, and 8.5 miles around Crooked Lake and onto Rock Ridge and Spring Lake trails.

The Turkey Trot - Byron will take place in Byron on Monday 12 October 2026. You can run 7 kilometers.

At Fanshawe Conservation Area, Phoenix Trail Races offers 25K and 50K trail options around the reservoir with varied surfaces, aid stations about every 5 kms, timed finishes and onsite support.

A family friendly 5K trail run around Lake Walden at Waldenwoods Resort on November 1, 2026, raising funds for the Hartland Area Project. Entry fees are $30 to $40 and include a T-shirt, goodie bag and a raffle ticket.

Two days of Thanksgiving trail racing at Stony Creek Metropark with multiple dirt trail distances, chip timing, aid stations, and connectable medals for those who run both days.

A post-Thanksgiving trail event at Proud Lake State Recreation Area offering Half Marathon and 7.5 Mile distances plus virtual and ruck options. The race includes a tech shirt, finisher medal, stocked aid stations, chip timing and series po..

An eight hour trail event at McGinnis Road in Holly Michigan offering Backyard hourly start and continuous formats plus a virtual option. The main loop is 4.167 miles with technical single track and about 450 feet of climbing.