Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2025-2026

The Air Force Marathon is an annual endurance event held the third Saturday of September at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. The 2025 race weekend is scheduled for September 18-20 and is listed as the 29th anniversary. Past event figures shown include about 8,500 total athletes, par..

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..

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..

A Day in The Park (ADITP) is a 24-hour ultramarathon held at Miller Ecological Park in Lebanon, Ohio. The event features a fast, flat 1-mile loop on crushed gravel that is USATF-certified (OH24030JHP). Runners can pursue either the traditional 24-hour finish or count a 100-mile effort within that wi..

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..

Best of the West takes place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at West Branch State Park Beach, Marina Drive, Ravenna, OH 44266 (GPS 41.1369617881758, -81.103947576689). The event is part of the Ohio Endurance Series. Donations from the race benefit the Crooked River Chapter of the Buckeye Trail Ass..

The Cardinal Quarry Trail Run 5k is a community-focused event held at Cardinal Aggregates in Perrysburg, Ohio. This unique 5K race takes participants through a scenic stone quarry, offering a trail run and walk experience. The event supports Perrysburg Township First Responders, emphasizing communit..

The Cleveland Clinic Brain Aneurysm Awareness 5K/1 Mile is a charity running event held at South Mastick Picnic Area in the Rocky River Reservation, Cleveland Metroparks, Fairview Park, Ohio. It offers a 5K Run or Walk (chip-timed) and a 1 Mile Walk (non-timed), set on an out-and-back trail course t..

The Sandusky River Trail Fun Run/Walk is held at Steyer Nature Preserve in Tiffin, Ohio. This event features two distances: a 5K and a 1-mile race, both taking participants along scenic, winding wooded trails adjacent to the Sandusky River. The 5K course includes natural terrain with stairs, narrow..

6 Hours of Power at Hueston Woods State Park in College Corner, Ohio, is a trail running event by Wolf Pack Adventures. Runners complete as many 5K loops as possible within six hours; a minimum of four loops officially qualifies you, with the final time recorded as the completion time of your fourth..

The ORRRC Stillwater 7 Miler is a scenic trail running event held at Stillwater Prairie Reserve in Covington, Ohio. The course features two loops of 3.6 miles each, primarily on dirt or mulched trails (75%), with some gravel and meadow sections, including multiple mid-calf river crossings of the Sti..

The Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival in Shawnee, Ohio, celebrates the Buckeye Trail within the Wayne National Forest and the Village of Shawnee. The festival offers five trail experiences: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run/Walk, a 10 Mile Hike, and an overnight Backpacking trek, all on the Buckeye Trail...

Raiders Run in Bay Village, Ohio, is a community fundraiser hosted by St. Raphael School. The event offers multiple distances: a 5K, a 5K for SRS students, a 1-Mile option, and a 1-Mile for SRS students, plus a 5K/1-Mile Virtual option.The course map is available, with the race benefiting the school..

Yeti Trail Run in Cincinnati, Ohio offers three off-road distances — 5K, 10K, and a half-marathon — run on trails through Mount Airy Forest and French Park. The course features wooded single-track, meadows, and a fossil-filled creek, with French Park providing the greatest elevation gain at about 33..

The Hueston Woods Trail Race takes place at Hueston Woods State Park in Ohio, offering a variety of trail running events over a weekend in late September. Participants can choose from distances including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique "6 Hours of Power" endurance challenge. The co..

NEO24 is a 24-hour and 12-hour ultrarunning event held in Brunswick, Ohio, established in 2024 as the successor to the popular NorthCoast 24 race. The race features a USATF-certified 0.996-mile loop course with minimal elevation gain, set around the scenic Brunswick Lake. Designed to be inclusive, i..

The New London Dan Olien XC Invite is a cross country meet held in New London, Ohio, at 2495 Euclid Road. Scheduled for October 4, 2025, the event features multiple races for middle school and high school athletes, including boys and girls divisions. Distances include 2-mile races for high school pa..

The 2025 Outdoor X12 Endurance Run (OX12) takes place in Dayton, Ohio, at 1385 Harshman Road. The course is a flat 2.7+ mile loop with 4% bike path and 96% grass/trail double track. Produced with Five Rivers Metroparks and the Subaru Outdoor Experience, it is a time-based event awarding finisher med..