Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2025-2026

Run Baileys is a trail running event held in Chauncey, Ohio, at the scenic Baileys Trail System near Athens. The weekend features multiple races including a Kids Run (1.5 miles), a 5K, and a Half Marathon, offering options for all skill levels from beginners to experienced trail runners. Participant..

The Last Buckeye Standing Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop on the scenic Alum Creek Hiking Trail, featuring grass ski paths and single-track trails with moderate elevation changes. The race..

The Buckeye Moon Trail Runs, held in Lewis Center, Ohio, is a unique night trail running event along Alum Creek Reservoir. Scheduled for August 9, 2025, it offers four distance options: 7K, 13K, 20K, and 26K, run on a moderately rolling, wide-track loop trail. The course features small LED lights fo..

The Corny 5K & Family Trail Run, presented by the Richfield Civic Organization, is held at the scenic Richfield Heritage Preserve in Richfield, Ohio. This event features a new chip-timed 5K trail run and a fun 1-mile trail run/hike suitable for all ages. Participants can enjoy a family-friendly atmo..

The Run Back to School is an annual running event held at University School Hunting Valley Campus in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. The race features a 5K run/walk, a 1-mile walk, and a virtual 5K option. The course is entirely on trails with hilly terrain, offering a challenging and scenic experience.Partici..

The Steel City 12 Hour Run will take place in Middletown from Saturday 9 August 2025 to Sunday 10 August 2025. You can run between 12 and 12 kilometers.

The Down & Dirty 10 Mile will take place in Peninsula on Saturday 9 August 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 miles.

The GCXC 5K is a cross-country running event held at Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Kirtland, Ohio. The race features a 5K course that combines grass and crushed limestone trails, offering a varied terrain for participants. It welcomes runners of all ages and skill levels, including both kids and..

The ORRRC Darby Creek Bison 10k Trail Race is a scenic trail running event held at Battelle Darby Creek Metropark in Galloway, Ohio. Set within Ohio’s largest Metro Park, the course features over 7,000 acres of prairies, fields, forests, and more than 20 miles of riparian forest along the Big and Li..

The Fearless 5K, hosted by RUNNING4LIFE, is an annual family-friendly event held at Goshen Memorial Park in Mechanicsburg, Ohio. The race features a challenging 5K cross-country course, a 1-mile run/walk, and a kids' fun run of approximately 1/4 mile on a flat cinder track. The event raises funds to..

Hell on Hogsback is an endurance challenge held in Cleveland, Ohio, designed to test both physical and mental strength. Participants tackle a 0.75-mile out-and-back course with significant elevation changes, aiming to complete as many laps as possible within their chosen time frame. The event featur..

The Deer Trail Run Half-Marathon, held in Cincinnati, Ohio, takes place at Mount Airy Forest Playground, the city's largest park with nearly 1,500 acres of scenic off-road trails. This event offers three race distances: 5K, 10K, and half-marathon, all featuring routes through the beautiful trail sys..

The Powder Keg Trail Run will take place in Mason on Saturday 23 August 2025. You can run between 3 and 3 miles.

The East Fork races in Bethel, Ohio, offer a challenging and scenic trail running experience at East Fork State Park. Now in its third year and part of the rabbit Trail Tour, the event features 100-mile, 100K, 50K, and 15-mile distances. The course loops counterclockwise around William H.Harsha Lake..

The Flusslauf Trail Run & Hike is an exciting outdoor event held at Bedford Reservation in Walton Hills, Ohio. Scheduled for August 28, 2025, it features a 12K (7-mile) run, hike, or ruck through scenic trails filled with trees and roots. A unique highlight is the river crossing, where participants..

The Leave No Trace Trail Half Marathon, held at Camp Manatoc in Peninsula, Ohio, offers runners and hikers a challenging and scenic experience on private trails usually closed to the public. The event includes a half marathon, a 15k, and a 5k, with courses featuring single-track paths through white..

The Tuscazoar Endurance Race, held annually at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover, Ohio, features challenging trail runs through the scenic hills of Tuscarawas County. The course is a 25-mile loop, 95% on trails, with most of the race on camp property and a 5.5-mile section on private land. Distances offered i..

The YOTE event in Laurelville, Ohio, hosted by RunFluent LLC, offers multiple race distances including a 50K, 25K, 10K, and a youth 10K. The courses are single-loop trails featuring a mix of single-track paths, bridal trails, and forest roads, with varying technical difficulty depending on the seaso..

The French Ridge Vineyards 5k is a fundraising run/walk event held at the scenic French Ridge Vineyard and Winery in Killbuck, Ohio. Participants must be 21 or older to join. The event offers a 5k distance as well as a shorter 1.5-mile loop for those preferring a lighter challenge.Entry includes a h..

The Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic (YUTC) is a scenic trail running event held at Mill Creek Park, Youngstown, Ohio, the second largest urban park in the U.S. The race offers two distances: a 25K single loop and a 50K double loop around the park. The course is 95% single track, featuring mature tree..