Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2026-2027

A cross country meet in Westerville, Ohio with youth races and an open adults two mile. Registration is free and individual registration is required; team tents and team uniforms are not permitted.

Evening 2 mile grass cross country races at Corwin Nixon Park in Mason OH on 08/07/2026 with high school and open divisions and free spectator access.

A Backyard Ultra at Alum Creek State Park where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one runner remains.

Trail event at Oak Hill Trail Head in Cuyahoga Valley National Park offering 5 and 10 mile run or hike with awards and Dirty Trail Series VIP options.

Multiple loop trail races in Lewis Center OH on August 8 2026, with 7K to 26K options, marked loops along Alum Creek Reservoir, finisher amenity and awards.

A cross country 5K and a 0.5 mile kids fun run at South Range High School in Canfield Ohio with finisher medals, event shirts, and awards for top overall and age group finishers.

Trail runs at Alum Creek State Park offering morning Sun and night Moon events with loop distances from 7K to 26K and chip timing.

A 5K trail race at Lost Creek Reserve in Troy Ohio on August 9 2026, part of the Miami County Park District Trail Run Challenge. Registration offers shirt and no shirt pricing and a Team Challenge is available.

An approximately 203 mile out-and-back road run from Walnut Beach to Wellsville with a six day cutoff, limited official support, and an optional 100 mile challenge.

Two short races at Boettler Park on August 13, 2026 organized by Summit Athletic Running Club. The 2 Mile is open to high school, middle school and open runners; awards and ribbons follow the races.

A 10 km trail race at Battelle Darby Creek Metropark near Galloway, OH. ORRRC members run free; non-members pay $10 for ages 15 and up while ages 14 and under are free.

A cross country style 5K run and 1 mile walk on the fairways of Fallen Timbers Golf Course in Waterville, Ohio. Proceeds support Nature's Nursery and another local Northwest Ohio charity.

Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn offering a 1.55 mile fun run plus 5K, 10K, and 15K lap formats through limestone cliffs and wooded trails.

A 5K cross country race at Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Willoughby on August 18, 2026. The course mixes grass fields and crushed limestone trails, with separate races for male and female competitors and open entry for kids and adults.

A 5k (3.1 miles) mud run in Oak Harbor with 20+ obstacles offering "challenge" and "Xtreme" lines, participant medals and T-shirts, and a 10% proceeds donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Powder Keg at Carter Park in Kings Mills, Ohio on August 22, 2026 features a roughly 3.5 mile trail loop along the Little Miami River with an old road, an old dam, and a stair climb. Online registration only, fee $23.50.

An evening running event in Westerville with a 5K, 1 Mile, and Family Fun Run that raises funds for Westerville Education Challenge and highlights mental health resources and remembrance.

Trail races at Mt. Airy Forest in Cincinnati include 5K, 10K, a 13.1 Miles half marathon and 30K. Finishers get medals, half marathon and 30K include shirts, and the event awards series points across the ATR season.

In-person and virtual 1 mile, 5K and 10K events at Lincoln Way Vineyards in Wooster OH on August 29 2026 with race items and a wine pour.

Endurance race on one of Cleveland's steepest hills where runners complete as many laps as possible within 1, 3, 6, or 12 hour limits. All registrations and donations go directly to cancer patients through the Nelson Family Foundation.