Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2025-2026

The Upper Grand River Trail Race is an annual 5K trail running event held at the Upper Grand River Metropark in Austinburg, Ohio. Now in its third year, the race features a primitive trail course that includes sections of cut field grass and uneven terrain, with potential mud spots after rain. The c..

The Forest Frolic Trail Race & Hike takes place at Findley State Park in Wellington, Ohio. This event features multiple distances including a 5K trail run, 5K trail hike, 10K trail run, and a 1-mile fun run for children 10 and under. The course offers a scenic, curvy route around Findley Lake with f..

The Darby Creek Trail Run, held annually at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park in Galloway, Ohio, offers both 5k and 10k trail running events. The 5k course is relatively flat and family-friendly, suitable for runners and walkers of all skill levels, and allows running strollers. The 10k presents a mor..

The Akron Trail Marathon, held in Akron, Ohio, offers marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances. The course begins at Memorial Parkway trailhead downtown, featuring a scenic route through Summit Metro Parks and along the historic Towpath Trail, including views of locks, the Mustill Store, and water..

The Burning River 100 Mile Endurance Run & Relay is an annual ultramarathon event held in Northeast Ohio, featuring solo races of 100 miles, 50 miles, a back half 50 miles, a marathon, and an 8-person 100-mile relay. The course traverses scenic areas including Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summi..

The Dirt Days Trail Series - East Fork SP Trail Run is held at East Fork State Park in Bethel, Ohio. This event features trail runs on the well-established Backpack Trail, offering distances of 5.6 miles (one lap) and 10.8 miles (two laps), with an additional Trekker category for early starters or t..

The Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra will take place in Glenmont on Saturday 2 August 2025.

The Buckeye Ultra 200 Mile Road Race is a challenging 203-mile out-and-back road run from Walnut Beach on Lake Erie to Wellsville, Ohio, near the West Virginia border. The course features diverse scenery including mountain foothills, post-industrial towns, Amish country, and lakefront streets, with..

Run Baileys is a trail running event held in Chauncey, Ohio, at the scenic Baileys Trail System near Athens. The event features a variety of distances including a free 1.5-mile Kids Run, a 5K, and a Half Marathon, catering to runners of all levels from beginners to seasoned trail veterans. Taking pl..

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 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 chip-timed 5K trail run and a fun 1-mile trail run or hike, suitable for all ages and fitness levels. The trails are not strolle..

The Buckeye Moon Trail Runs is a unique night trail running event held at Alum Creek State Park in Galena, Ohio. Scheduled for the evening of August 9, 2025, it offers four distance options: 7K, 13K, 20K, and 26K, run on a moderately rolling, wide-track loop trail alongside Alum Creek Reservoir. The..

The Down & Dirty 10 Mile is a trail running event held at Oak Hill Trail Head in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Peninsula, Ohio. Part of the Dirty Trail Series, the course features a challenging mix of terrain, starting with a fast descent into the valley, followed by a long uphill climb, and windin..

The Steel City 12 Hour Run & Ruck is a unique endurance event held at Smith Park in Middletown, Ohio. Participants run or ruck for 12 hours on a flat, paved 1.52-mile loop course that parallels Middletown Regional Airport. The race offers various distance goals including half marathon (ruck only), m..

The Bill Heideman Championships, hosted by the Summit Athletic Running Club, take place at Silver Creek Metro Park's cross country course in Barberton, Ohio. This event features three races: a 5K, a 2-mile, and a 1-mile run, designed to kick off the cross country season. Participants can register on..

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 East Fork race event in Bethel, Ohio, offers challenging trail runs with distances of 100 miles, 100K, 50K, and 15 miles around William H. Harsha Lake in East Fork State Park. The course features a counterclockwise loop of about 33 miles, with runners completing multiple loops depending on their..

The Powder Keg Trail Run is a popular 3.5-mile trail race held at Carter Park in Kings Mills, Ohio, part of the Dirt Days Trail Series. The scenic and challenging course loops through trails behind the Historic Kings Mansion, descending near the Little Miami River, following the old King Road, explo..

The Flusslauf Trail Run & Hike is an exciting 12-kilometer (7-mile) trail event held at Bedford Reservation in Walton Hills, Ohio. Participants can run, ruck, or hike through scenic wooded trails featuring natural obstacles like tree roots and a river crossing that requires getting wet twice. The ev..

The Tuscazoar Endurance Race, held at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover, Ohio, features challenging trail running through the scenic hills of Tuscarawas County. The event offers multiple distances including 100, 75, 50, and 25-mile races, with options for both daytime and night starts on select distances. The..