Ohio
Ohio Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Ohio for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 127 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Ohio below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
An evening trail event at Hemlock Nature Preserve on September 4, 2026 offering a 7-mile (about 11 km) run, ruck, or hike plus a 1-mile option, a twice crossed stream, live German music, biergarten, chip timing, awards, and post-race food.
A trail endurance event at Camp Tuscazoar on September 5, 2026 offering 25 mile loops and multiple distances including night options and series pricing.
Trail events at Camp Manatoc in Peninsula, Ohio featuring a half marathon, 15k and 5k on mostly single-track technical trails with dogs allowed.
A free night run at Defiance Reservoir on September 5, 2026, covering about 3.8 miles over two laps on the lower nature trail.
Trail half marathon and 10K at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio, with tiered entry fees, packet pickup, and a course on the Rocks and Roots Trail.
A community Memorial 5K Run/Walk through Dover City Park, starting and finishing at the softball field by Dover Middle School, with proceeds supporting a local scholarship fund.
A Conquer the Castle preview run at AB Williams Memorial Woods on an unmarked 10+ mile loop with no aid stations and bathrooms at about 3.75 and 5 miles, registration required.
An adventure race at East Fork State Park where solo competitors or teams trek, bike, and paddle to collect checkpoints using map and compass. Timed 6 hour and 12 hour formats are USARA sanctioned and include boat rental options.
A multi-distance trail race in Hocking Hills State Park on September 12, 2026 with options from 5K to 50K through Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls and Ash Cave.
Single-track ultramarathon in Mill Creek Park, Youngstown, with one-loop 25K and two-loop 50K courses over rocky, rooted trails.
Experience the fourth annual aMAZing 5k trail run at the Garber Nature Center. This event supports the Preble County Park District and offers awards for top finishers across multiple age categories.
Sprint For Survivors is the 8th annual run in Marysville on September 12, 2026. Distances include a 1 Mile, a 5k and a 10k and proceeds support She Dreams Again and its transitional home for trauma survivors.
A four-loop trail 50K at Germantown MetroPark with an individual race and two-person relay, about 3,000 gain, manned aid stations, a cupless policy, and a flood-course alternative; registration runs from 2026-03-01 to 2026-09-10.
A community 5K at Cardinal Aggregates Quarry in Perrysburg on September 12, 2026, offering a run, a walk, and a kids run or walk over 3.1 Miles. Registration opens June 1 and includes a race T shirt and post race refreshments.
A farm based obstacle event with a 5K course and a 1 mile kids option, featuring over 20 obstacles, pumpkins, food trucks, and educational displays at South Plymouth Pumpkins in Washington Court House.
A benefit trail event at Sharon Woods Metro Park on September 12, 2026, raising funds so middle and high school students from Dwell Community Church can attend week long summer camps. Distances include a 5K, a one mile, and a free kids run.
A Spartan style endurance race in Hocking Hills covering over 4 miles with 20 plus obstacles, mud and water. Individual, group and 5 person team entries are available and the event is recommended for ages 15 and up.
A 5K and 1.5 mile run/walk at French Ridge Vineyard in Killbuck, OH supporting West Holmes Cross Country with meal, t-shirt, and a glass of wine included.
Support service members and their families at Reynoldsburg Civic Park. Choose between a 5k obstacle course with mud and walls or a stroller friendly paved 5k run through the park grounds.
Trail races at Oak Openings Metropark with a 25K loop and a 5K course through forests, prairie and streams, chip timed with reusable cup support.