Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2026-2027

A four-week Wednesday evening cross-country series at Ward Athletic Complex in Columbiana with chip-timed 3K and 5K races, weekly registration of $10 or $40 for all four weeks, and awards across multiple age divisions.

A multi-distance endurance event in Cuyahoga Falls on July 25-26, 2026, featuring 100M, 50M, a marathon and an 8-person 100M relay on courses through Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

A trail event at French Shelter Park in Cincinnati offering 5K, 10K and half marathon routes with notable elevation gain, themed 5K and 10K races, finisher medals, and a half marathon finisher t shirt.

A community cross-country meet at Westerville North High School on July 25, 2026 featuring three combined-gender two-mile races, team scoring for middle and high schoolers, $5 entry fees, and proceeds benefiting Westerville North programs.

A certified trail 5K at Riverbend Park in Findlay that follows dirt and grass trails along the tree-lined Blanchard River. Entry fees are $20 for ages 9 and under and $30 for ages 10 and up; registration adjusts by age.

Loop-format event at John Bryan State Park in Yellow Springs offering distances from 1.1 miles to 13.2 miles with aid stations each loop.

Experience the original event of the Dirt Days Trail Series at East Fork State Park. Run through densely wooded trails on a 5.6 mile or 10.8 mile course with options for early starts and various participation categories.

The NDA XC Alumnae Race is the fifth annual 2 mile cross country event on the NDA campus in Toledo, Ohio. The looped course is almost entirely on grass and the event focuses on reuniting alumnae, current runners and family members.

An orienteering event at Lost Creek Reserve on July 26 hosted by the Miami Valley Orienteering Club, with courses for multiple skill levels, loaner compasses, chip timing, and an $8 entry fee.

An inaugural 4 mile event on July 31, 2026 at Iron Horse Trail in Alliance, Ohio, with in-person and virtual 4 mile options. Registration runs March 28 to July 24 with a $35 fee and includes a bib, shirt, and medal.

A 12 hour run and ruck on a 1.52 mile paved loop at Smith Park in Middletown, Ohio. Chip timing, a stocked aid station, weight rules for ruckers, and student crafted finisher awards for several distance milestones.

Test your endurance at this military inspired obstacle course featuring mud crawls and climbing walls. Supporting the Light Foundation, the event offers a 5k trail for adults and a dedicated race for children.

A Last Runner Standing trail event on a family farm in Glenmont, OH with loops through old growth timber and prairie. Free camping and parking are available and registration closes July 31, 2026.

A 5K Run and Walk on a private airfield runway in Malvern, Ohio. The course uses hard packed grass, is managed by Run to You Racing, and has registration April 1 to June 15 with a $25 fee.

Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn offer 1.55 mile, 5K, 10K and 15K distances over limestone cliffs and wooded trails. Overall winners receive awards and all finishers get a medal.

The Fearless 5K in Mechanicsburg features a cross-country 5K, a 1 mile run/walk and a kids 1/4 mile on cinder track, with on-site entertainment and vendors while raising funds for youth 20 and under with serious or life threatening illness.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at East Fork Motocross Park in New Vienna, Ohio on August 2, 2026. The course features over 18 obstacles and welcomes female participants aged 7 and older to run, jog or walk together.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at East Fork Motocross Park on August 2, 2026, focused on fun rather than competition, with spectator access, Bag Drop for a fee, and age and waiver requirements for young participants.

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.

A grass course cross country meet in Mason, Ohio on August 7, 2026 featuring two mile races for high school girls, high school boys, and an open men and women division with individual and team entries.