Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2025-2026

Bigfoot Trail Race takes runners through rolling hills at Salt Fork State Park over a December weekend, offering 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile loop options for all abilities. Enjoy live tracking, awards and scenic trails.

Join the MSK Holiday 5K in Kent on Dec 6 for a festive noncompetitive run or walk on the Portage Hike & Bike Trail with start and finish at Bell Tower Brewing. Entry includes a bib, souvenir beer glass, a drink and a $10 local gift card.

Tackle singletrack at East Fork State Park with the Topo Trail Marathon, offering quarter, half, and full loop options on a scenic 6.55 mile course. Enjoy aid stations, chip timing, a long sleeve shirt or Topo Buff, and a finisher medal.

Join the Frosty Buck Trail Race in Glenmont, OH on December 13, 2025 for scenic, looped winter trail running with 25k and 50k options. Tackle multiple laps of the original BBTBU course with light aid at the loop start and finish.

Join the Great Guernsey Trail 12Ks of Christmas on December 13 at Leatherwood Park for timed 12K and 5K races and a family fun run along a scenic traffic free paved trail. Bring a new unwrapped toy to support Guernsey County Secret Santa.

Celebrate the season at the Candy Cane Course at University of Toledo on Dec 21, 2025 with in person and virtual options from a Kids Dash to a chip timed 12k. Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and enjoy shirts, medals, and holiday..

Kick off the year with the Resolution Run, a scenic trail half marathon at Caesar Creek State Park in Waynesville, Ohio. Part of the Wolf Pack 2026 series, it mixes rugged singletrack and park scenery for runners seeking a new start.

Kick off the year at Caesar Creek Trail Race on January 3, 2026, with options from 5K to half marathon, a 6 hour challenge and a 20K relay hosted by Wolf Pack Trail Runs. Scenic trails, aid, plenty of parking and leashed pets welcome.

Run under the stars at Caesar Creek State Park with marathon, half and 10K on wooded single track trails. Bring a headlamp and collapsible cup for aid stations and earn a glow in the dark owl finisher medal.

Join The Couple Shuffle in Toledo on Feb 1, 2026 for a fun, family friendly run with distances from 2 mile up to 15K plus a Kids Dash and virtual option. Enjoy designer shirts, finisher medals and age group awards for timed races.

Run or ruck through scenic woods around a peaceful lake with a 5k single loop or 50k ten loop option. Rustic aid stations, hot soup, and a campground bonfire make this a cozy trail challenge.

Hit the trails for Dirty Love in North Chagrin Reservation, Willoughby Hills. Run or hike an 8k or 15k loop, warm up by the fireplace with hot chocolate, grab finisher swag, and support Cleveland Metroparks trails.

Shake off winter at the inaugural Cabin Fever Trail Race at Richfield Heritage Preserve on Feb 21, 2026. Run or ruck 5k or 5 mile or go virtual, then enjoy s'mores, a beer garden and great swag while supporting the park.

Run the Olde Girdled Grit Trail Run in Concord Township on February 28, 2026, with a scenic trail half marathon or a team relay option. Half marathon finishers receive a medal and a quarter zip plus soup and a sandwich to refuel and celebra..

Celebrate St Patrick's spirit with Time to Paddy in Toledo on March 1 2026 offering 1 mile, 5k, 10k, half marathon, kids dash and virtual options. Runners enjoy custom shirts, medals, chip timing and a fun family vibe.

Buzzard Day is a rugged trail race through Hinckley Reservation's roots rocks and climbs, offering 25k 50k and 100k options on March 14 2026. Enjoy marked loops, weekend camping, and support Run To Share with your entry.

Test your trail legs on the Ohio Erie Canal Towpath Trail in Canal Fulton with 25k, 50k or 50 mile out and back races starting at St Helena Park. Enjoy scenic towpath miles, a 14 hour cutoff and an automatic 50/50 drawing from entries.

Run the Scout Run on March 21, 2026 in Lebanon, Ohio, with an in person or virtual 5K on scenic trail loops. Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 186, the event supports local projects and offers shirts and medals for early registrants.

Run a scenic, tree lined route through Cleveland Metroparks with 13K and 5K distances plus ruck and kids events. Chip timed with hooded sweatshirts for timely registrants and custom wooden awards for top finishers.

Run or walk the Valley Vineyards Wine Run 5k through scenic vineyard trails and a bike path on March 28, 2026 at Valley Vineyards Winery & Brewery. Finishers get race swag, a wine stopper medal and a post run wine pour.