Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2026-2027

Cabin Fever Trail Race on February 21, 2026 offers trail 5k and 5 mile events at Richfield Heritage Preserve with ruck and virtual options. The event includes on course signage, post race snacks, a s'more station and awards.

Run a challenging and scenic 14-mile trail race through Caesar Creek State Park in Ohio. Enjoy post-race homemade chili at this affordable, community-focused event organized by the Ohio River Road Runners Club. The February weather adds an..

A trail half marathon and two, three, and four person relay options on February 28, 2026 in Concord Township, Ohio. Registration includes a finisher medal, a quarter zip, soup and a sandwich, with early and race day packet pick-up.

This 10-mile race follows an out-and-back course on the scenic Little Miami recreation path. It's a classic "small race" from the Ohio River Road Runners Club, featuring chip timing and a simple, affordable entry.

Trail running event in Hinckley, OH featuring marked 25k loops with climbs, roots and mud, multiple distances, weekend camping, and proceeds benefiting Run To Share.

A trail run and walk at Landen-Deerfield Park on March 14, 2026 featuring about 3.5 miles of wooded, winding dirt trails with creek crossings. It is the opening event of the Dirt Days Trail Series with chip timing and age group awards.

This St. Patrick's Day trail run at John Bryan State Park offers a 3.3-mile or 6.6-mile looped course on the wooded Arboretum Trail. All finishers get a medal, and an early-registration T-shirt is guaranteed. The event takes place on March..

This 5k event in Dayton combines a route on the Iron Horse Bike trail with neighborhood streets. Organized by a local running club, it's free for members and offers chip timing. All finishers get a refreshment at the end.

Out-and-back trail races of 25K, 50K and 50 miles from St. Helena Park along the Ohio Erie Canal Towpath Trail. The event features regular aid stations, a cupless policy, a 14 hour cutoff, awards and finisher medals.

Scout Run in Lebanon, OH offers in person and virtual 5K events on March 21, 2026 along mixed surface trails using Colonial Park and French Run systems. Early registrants receive a commemorative t-shirt and a hand crafted finisher medal.

A trail event at South Mastick Picnic Area on March 21, 2026 offering 13K and 5K options, ruck categories with patches, and a free kids fun run with sticker and cookie.

This 5k run/walk starts at Valley Vineyards Winery & Brewery in Morrow. Registration includes race swag, a wine pour, and chip timing. It's open to all ages, and strollers and dogs are welcome on the course.

Trail 10k and half marathon at Brecksville Reservation on March 28, 2026, starting from the Meadows Picnic Area. The course uses hiking and bridle trails; hikers are welcome for the 10k and finishers receive a medal plus a swag choice.

A community 5k event around Rotary Lake in Barnesville on March 28, 2026 featuring a partly paved, partly natural trail course, a kids fun run, post-event food, and handcrafted nature trophies.

A baseball themed run through Tremont, Cleveland with 4 mile and 2 mile options, a midpoint run of the bases at Clark Field Park, and a post-race block party at Mosaic Brewing supporting Tremont West.

A trail race at the Rocks and Roots Trail in Alum Creek State Park on April 4, 2026 offering 6K, 10K, 20K and 50K options on alternating loops, with pre-event pickup at Fleet Feet Columbus and race day pickup at the park.

A trail event at Lake Hope State Park and Zaleski State Forest offering a 13.1 mile and a 5 mile singletrack course with substantial elevation gain, wooden finisher awards, a race shirt, and limited-field registration.

A 10 mile trail race at Forest Field Park in Centerville consisting of two five mile loops on trails, prairie and some paved and gravel paths. Entry is free for ORRRC members and youth, and $10 for non members ages 15 and up.

A trail event at Mohican State Park offering 50K and 25K routes with significant climbing, marked aid stations, postrace showers and food, and on-site cabin lodging. Registration opens January 7, 2026 in Loudonville, OH.

A weekend of 4 hour trail events at Camp Hook in Twin Creek MetroPark featuring Solo and 2 or 3 person Relay on a roughly 1.85 mile loop around Lake George. Mostly trail surface with a single creek crossing and limited field sizes.