Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2025-2026

Minnehaha 15k & 5k is a trail race from Western Reserve Racing held at Camp Manatoc in Peninsula, Ohio. A Dirty Trail Series event, it offers two distances—15k and 5k—on private trails near Minnehaha Falls that are normally closed to the public. The rugged course showcases Northeast Ohio’s forested..

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 is a multi-distance ultramarathon held at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover, Ohio. The event offers 100-, 75-, 50-, and 25-mile options, plus night starts for the 50- and 25-mile races. The 25-mile loop is about 95% trail, looping mostly on Camp Tuscazoar property with a 5.5-mile..

The Germantown 50k and 50k Team Relay is an ultra trail running event held in Germantown MetroPark, Ohio. The race features a challenging 50k distance with approximately 3,000 feet of elevation gain, taking runners through cedar forests, prairies, old-growth woods, and scenic hills alongside Twin Cr..

YOTE, RunFluent LLC’s second annual endurance event, takes place in Laurelville, Ohio (50874 Clark Hollow Rd, Londonderry, OH 45647). Distances offered include 50K, 25K, and 10K, plus a youth 10K. Courses are single-loop, predominantly single-track trails with bridal trails and forest roads connecti..

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..

French Ridge Vineyards 5k is a fundraiser-style running and walking event held in Killbuck, Ohio, on the grounds of French Ridge Vineyard and Winery. Participants can choose a 5K run or a 1.5-mile loop, with the course set among vineyard scenery. The event supports the West Holmes Cross Country team..

Raptor Run 5K takes place in Greenville, Ohio, on the trails of Shawnee Prairie Preserve near the Nature Center. The 5K course winds through prairies, beneath woodland canopies, and around wetlands, passing landmarks such as the Sugar Shack, Log House, and Blacksmith Shop before finishing at the Nat..

The aMAZing 5k Trail Run at Garber Nature Center takes place at Garber Nature Center in Lewisburg, Ohio. This is the 3rd annual 5-kilometer trail race, set in the beautiful surroundings of the nature center, with an awards structure that honors the top male and female finishers in each 10-year age g..

Dublin Coffman’s Band On The Run 5K is a scenic, community-running fundraiser held at Glacier Ridge Metro Park in Dublin, Ohio (9801 Hyland Croy Road). The event features a 5K run/walk through the park, plus a Kids Kazoo March and a Kazoo March for youth and families. All proceeds benefit the DCMB s..

The fifth annual entrepreneurship foundation run/walk in Cleveland, Ohio, is held at Stone Mad Pub (1306 West 65th Street). The event offers a 5K run/walk (chip-timed) and a 1-mile walk (not timed). The course is described as partly an out-and-back on a paved trail, promoting a community-friendly at..

The Holden Arboretum Trailblazer 5K is a dog-friendly trail race at the Holden Arboretum in Willoughby, Ohio. The 5K course winds through forested arboretum grounds, offering fresh air and scenic woodlands. The event features MyLaps chip timing with live results, a race T‑shirt, and post-race refres..

Crowell Hilaka Trail Run takes place at Richfield Heritage Preserve in Richfield, Ohio. The event offers 50K, half-marathon, and 10K distances on a mixed trail course of primitive single-track, bridle trails, open fields, and camp roads. Participants should expect mud, slippery rocks, roots, and occ..

The Oak Openings Stampede is a trail running event held at Oak Openings Metropark in Whitehouse, Ohio. Scheduled for September 14, 2025, it offers two race distances: a 25K run and a 5K run or walk. The courses traverse scenic wooded trails featuring hardwood and pine forests, open prairies, and str..

The Air Force Marathon is an annual endurance event held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, typically on the third Saturday of September. It offers a variety of race distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, a 3-person marathon relay, and a 1K kids' run called the..

Sprint for Survivors is a fundraising running and walking event in Marysville, Ohio, at Jim Simmons Trail. It offers a 1-mile walk, a 5k, and a 10k, inviting participants of all levels. The event raises awareness of human trafficking and supports She Dreams Again, a faith-based nonprofit aiding trau..

Climb Cleveland for Kidney Cancer is a stair-climb fundraiser held at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The event creates a celebratory atmosphere to honor individuals affected by kidney cancer, featuring a communal ascent of the arena stairs and a post-climb celebration. Attendees can learn f..

The Caesar Creek Trail Race, held at Caesar Creek State Park in Waynesville, Ohio, is a scenic trail running event featuring multiple race options over a weekend in September. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique "6 Hours of Power" endurance challenge. The c..

The 6 Hours of Power at Caesar Creek State Park in Waynesville, Ohio, is a unique endurance running event where participants complete as many 5K loops as possible within six hours. Runners must finish at least four loops to officially complete the race, with their official time recorded upon complet..

The Hocking Hills Trail Run, held at Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, Ohio, offers a variety of race distances including 60K (37.5 miles), 40K (25 miles), 20K (12.5 miles), 10K (6.2 miles), and 5K (3.1 miles). Starting at the Naturalist Cabin, the course traverses the scenic woodlands of Hocking H..