Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2026-2027

Run under the stars at Night Owl Trail on January 10, 2026 at Caesar Creek State Park. Choose marathon, half marathon or 10K on scenic rolling single track around the lake and earn a glow in the dark owl medal.

Experience the Fantastic Frigid 5K Series in January at Stratford Ecological Center in Delaware Ohio, running scenic nature trails around the preserve. One race is sold out and spots are limited for January 24, so register soon.

Join the Lake Of The Woods winter trail event on Sat Feb 7 2026 in Farmersville, offering 5k and 50k options for runners and ruckers rain or shine. Enjoy wooded lake loops, a finishers medal and warm camp comforts with soup and a bonfire.

Run or hike the Dirty Love 15k or 8k through scenic bridle trails at North Chagrin Reservation on Feb 15, 2026. Finishers get a medal and choose a triblend tee or travel mug while proceeds support Cleveland Metroparks trails.

Shake off winter at the Cabin Fever Trail Race at Richfield Heritage Preserve on Feb 21 with 5k and 5 mile runs, ruck and virtual entries. Enjoy a s'more station, Masthead beer garden, swag and awards while supporting the park.

Take on the Frosty 14 at Caesar Creek State Park on Feb 21: a scenic, mostly single track 14 mile trail featuring creek crossings and rolling climbs. Warm up after with homemade chili and great volunteer support.

Run the Olde Girdled Grit Trail Run on February 28 2026 in Concord Township Ohio, a scenic trail half marathon with two, three and four person relay options. Finishers receive a medal, long sleeve swag and post race soup and sandwich.

Enjoy a scenic 10 mile out and back on the Little Miami trail in Yellow Springs on March 7. Chip timing, refreshments and friendly age group awards make this a welcoming community run.

Join Buzzard Day at Ledge Lake in Hinckley for challenging 25k trail loops with roots, rocks and rewarding climbs. Options from 25k to 100k, camping and lakeside bunkhouse available, with proceeds supporting Run To Share.

Run for the Green Trail Run on March 14 in Maineville at Landen Deerfield Park offers a scenic, about 3.5 mile wooded course with creek crossings. Walk and volunteer options make this an ideal kickoff to the Dirt Days Trail Series.

Celebrate St Patrick's Day with a friendly 5k along Dayton's scenic Iron Horse trail on March 15, 2026. Chip timing, refreshments and club awards make this volunteer run event a fun, affordable race for all ages.

Run the scenic Ohio Erie Canal Towpath Trail from St. Helena Park with 25k, 50k and 50 mile out and back options. Enjoy friendly aid stations, a cupless policy to protect the trail and a 14 hour time limit for the longest distance.

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.

Join the Little Oregon Trail Run on March 21 in Cleveland for scenic 13K and 5K courses plus ruck and kid friendly options. Enjoy pine lined single track, chip timing, finish snacks and a hooded sweatshirt for timely registrants.

Run a chip timed 10 mile trail through Forest Field and Bill Yeck Parks, laid out as two scenic 5 mile loops over trails and prairie. Hosted by the volunteer Ohio River Road Runners Club, the community event offers refreshments and friendly..

Run or walk through scenic vineyards and a nearby bike trail at Valley Vineyards Winery & Brewery, then celebrate with a pour of wine. Chip timed 5k with a T shirt, collapsible wine glass and a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper.

Flirt with Dirt 10k & Half Marathon invites trail runners to Brecksville Reservation for scenic hiking and bridle trails on March 28, 2026. Enjoy a finisher medal and pick your swag while supporting Cleveland Metroparks trails.

Join a scenic 5k run or walk at Rotary Lake in Barnesville on March 28, 2026, featuring mixed trails and roads and friendly competition. Bring the family for a free kids fun run, tasty post race treats and unique handcrafted nature trophies..

Tackle the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek on April 4 with 6K, 10K, 20K or 50K options. Enjoy looped trail scenery, an event shirt and medal, plus Fleet Feet packet pickup for a muddy, memorable day.

Experience scenic singletrack at Lake Hope State Park with the Iron Furnace Trail Runs, offering 13.1 and 5 mile options and a capped field of 250 for a relaxed, wild race day. Finishers get a wooden award and a short sleeve shirt.