Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2025-2026

The Dirty Dirty is a 15k trail race on Nov 22, 2025 at North Chagrin Reservation, two scenic loops through woodlands and past Squires Castle and Buttermilk Falls. Expect rugged trails, a finisher medal, and a lively community vibe.

Run 50K, 25K, or 5 mile loops from the Regal Beagle in Akron through Bath Nature Preserve and park, with rolling hills and mixed trail surfaces. All finishers get custom gifts including a Regal Beagle medal while supporting local conservati..

Join Turkey Trails Toledo on November 23 at Swan Creek Park for a family friendly Thanksgiving run with 1 mile, kids dash, chip timed 5k and 10k, plus a virtual option. Finishers get shirts and medals and age awards for 5k and 10k.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the 57th Penton Memorial Turkey Trot at Lorain County Community College in Elyria with a true 10K cross country course or a 2 mile fun run for all levels. Enjoy friendly competition, age group awards and lively hol..

Bigfoot at Salt Fork State Park in Kimbolton, Ohio on Dec 6 and 7 offers 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile courses on scenic rolling trails. Expect GPS tracking, clear markings, finisher swag and proceeds to local search and rescue.

Run the Topo Trail Marathon at East Fork State Park on December 7, 2025 with quarter, half and full options on a 6.55 mile singletrack loop. Enjoy aid stations, a race tee and a finisher medal on a scenic course.

Join the Frosty Buck Trail Race in Glenmont, OH on December 13, 2025 for scenic, looped winter trail running with 25k and 50k options. Tackle multiple laps of the original BBTBU course with light aid at the loop start and finish.

Join the Great Guernsey Trail 12Ks of Christmas in Lore City for a festive trail run with 12K, 5K and family fun options. Bring a new unwrapped toy to support Guernsey County Secret Santa and enjoy shirts, hot chocolate and medals.

Celebrate the season at the Candy Cane Course at University of Toledo on Dec 21, 2025 with in person and virtual options from a Kids Dash to a chip timed 12k. Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and enjoy shirts, medals, and holiday..

Run under the stars at the Night Owl Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K around scenic Caesar Creek State Park. Expect wooded single track, rolling hills and fun aid stations for a challenging and memorable night trail experience.

Join The Couple Shuffle in Toledo on Feb 1, 2026 for a fun, family friendly run with distances from 2 mile up to 15K plus a Kids Dash and virtual option. Enjoy designer shirts, finisher medals and age group awards for timed races.

Join the Cabin Fever Trail Race in Richfield on Feb 21 for scenic 5k and 5 mile trail runs and rucks, with in person and virtual options. Registration includes a long sleeve shirt, snacks, s'more station and a beer garden.

Celebrate St Patrick's spirit with Time to Paddy in Toledo on March 1 2026 offering 1 mile, 5k, 10k, half marathon, kids dash and virtual options. Runners enjoy custom shirts, medals, chip timing and a fun family vibe.

Get Lucky 50/50 on March 21, 2026 in Canal Fulton invites runners to tackle 25k, 50k or 50 miles along the scenic Ohio Erie Canal Towpath. Every finisher earns a medal and age group awards, and all registrations include a 50/50 drawing entr..

Run the Scout Run in Lebanon OH on March 21, 2026: an in person 5K on scenic mixed surface trails or a virtual 5K from anywhere. Support Boy Scout Troop 186 and register early for a commemorative shirt and finisher medal.

Run through the pine lined single track at Cleveland Metroparks with 13K and 5K trail options, ruck divisions, and a kid's fun run. Chip timing, hooded sweatshirts for participants, and age group awards make for a fun finish.

Run or walk the Valley Vineyards Wine Run 5k through scenic vineyard trails and a bike path on March 28, 2026 at Valley Vineyards Winery & Brewery. Finishers get race swag, a wine stopper medal and a post run wine pour.

Run the Iron Furnace Trail Runs at Lake Hope State Park on April 4, 2026, choosing a rugged 13.1 mile or a punchy 5 mile course through scenic singletrack. Limited to 250 runners, every finisher earns a wooden award.

Muddy Duck returns April 5, 2026 at Alum Creek State Park with 6K, 10K, 20K and 50K trail courses through rocks and roots. Expect rugged singletrack, a race shirt and finisher medal, and Ohio Challenge Series camaraderie so register early.

Join DoNot Stop Half Marathon in Toledo on April 5, 2026 with 1 Mile, Kid's Dash, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, virtual and Volunteer then Run options. Chip timing, designer shirts and finisher medals make every finish feel big.