Ohio
Ohio Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Ohio for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 97 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Ohio below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Five weekly themed trail races in Cuyahoga Valley National Park from Sept 29 to Oct 27, 2026, with 3–5 mile courses and series swag.
A night time 5K mud run in Oak Harbor with more than 20 obstacles and a lit, spooky course two weeks before Halloween. The event is not officially timed and donates 10 percent of proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities.
A 5K trail race on the Grant Park trails in Centerville with free entry for current ORRRC members and a ten dollar fee for non members 15 and older; timing chips, chip check in, and age group awards are provided.
Trail event in Chillicothe, OH featuring 12 hour solo and two-person relay formats plus short trail runs on a 100% trail course with aid stations.
12 hour endurance run at Malabar Farm State Park with 2.25 mile laps around the Ceely Rose house; solo and up to four person relay options, proceeds support Malabar Farm Foundation.
Trail races at Germantown MetroPark on 10/17/2026 featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, 6-hour event, aid stations, and custom medals.
A community HalloWin event at Boettler Park with a two-lap 5K and a 1 Mile fun run, costumes and candy, $2,000 in prizes, and proceeds supporting The Debbie Rayl Kindness for Kids Program.
Experience the final leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series with a 3.5 mile run at Shawnee Lookout. Enjoy river valley views and woodland trails in a historic park setting overlooking the Ohio and Great Miami Rivers.
A charity trail run and neighborhood 1-mile fun walk at EDWINS in Cleveland Heights benefiting EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute, with awards by age group.
A looped trail and pavement ultrarun in Englewood, Ohio offering 25K and 50K options with aid stations, drop bag support and pacer allowance.
Five weekly themed trail races in Cuyahoga Valley National Park from Sept 29 to Oct 27, 2026, with 3–5 mile courses and series swag.
Experience the peak of autumn foliage at the Chippewa Creek Challenge in the Brecksville Reservation. Run a half marathon trail course through the heart of the Cleveland Metroparks amidst vibrant fall colors.
Two-day trail event at Hueston Woods offering looped races from 5K to a 50K, with aid stations, medals, timing, and postrace refreshments.
A multi-distance trail race weekend at Hueston Woods State Park offering distances from 5K to 50K, mixed terrain, loop courses, aid stations and custom race medals.
A community 5K and 1 mile fun run on October 24 at Madison Christian with a course through fields along Bixby Road and tiered registration fees.
A community trail mixer and shoe demo at Avoca Park on October 24 with demos from HOKA, Altra, Saucony, ASICS and Karhu, plus local trail info from CORA.
A 5.7 mile trail race in Xenia, Ohio on October 25, 2026 with timed chips, member fee waivers, age group awards, and a strict no animal policy except service dogs.
Trail races in Mt. Airy Forest near Cincinnati offering 50K and 27K loop courses with marked trails, aid stations, chip timing, and race shirts.
Trail runs through Secor and Wiregrass Metroparks on October 25, 2026, offering an 8 miler and a 5K on flat, non-technical trails. Medals for all finishers, awards by age group, and participant raffles are part of the event.
Trail trail event at Ledge Lake Lodge with 13, 26, or 52 mile loop options through Hinckley Reservation, rocky and rooty terrain and a 16 hour cutoff for the double.