Ohio
Ohio Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Ohio for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 107 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
Free group trail run and hike at Rocks and Roots Trail, Alum Creek State Park with Altra shoe demos, giveaways, and on site refuel.
Annual September running event at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and the National Museum of the United States Air Force with marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and virtual options.
Experience the technical trails of Laurelville at the Yote, featuring 50K, 25K, and 10K distances with a new course design consisting of 95 percent trail.
An illuminated night run and walk at Glenwood Gardens with marked trails, a two-loop 3.26 mile run and a one-loop 2 mile walk; the run counts toward Dirt Days Trail Series points and online registration is required.
Run through the forested trails of West Branch State Park on the newly designated Buckeye State Trail section. Choose between a full marathon half marathon or 10k while exploring oak forests and lakefront views in Ohio.
A community 5K and 3K at Summit Park supporting ovarian cancer awareness with in-person and virtual participation options.
A community run/walk on September 19, 2026 at Stone Mad Pub in Cleveland featuring a chip timed 5K and a 1 mile walk, with age group awards, event T shirts, food, and a post race beer for those 21 and over.
Mud Factor Seriously Fun 5K mud and obstacle run at Honda Hills in Thornville, OH on September 19, 2026; all ages, waiver and photo ID required.
The 12th annual Dublin Coffman Band On The Run is a 5K at Glacier Ridge Metro Park on September 19, 2026, with proceeds supporting the Dublin Coffman Marching Band students.
A community trail event at Freedom Hills Ministries in Sugarcreek offering a 10K, 5K and Kid's Run on September 25, 2026 with packet pick up and onsite amenities.
A 7 mile trail race at Stillwater Prairie Reserve near Covington, Ohio, run as two 3.6 mile loops with dirt, gravel and meadow sections and river crossings. ORRRC members pay no fee while non-members ages 15 and up pay ten dollars.
A 30K trail race in Cincinnati run as three laps of a 10K loop, featuring meadows, wooded trails and notable elevation gain. Finishers receive a medal and 30K entrants receive a finisher t-shirt; walkers are welcome.
A Shawnee festival celebrating the Buckeye Trail with a half marathon, 10K, 5K, a 10-mile hike and backpacking activities in Wayne National Forest.
Trail trail races at Caesar Creek State Park include 13.1 miles, 15K, 10K, 5K, 20K relay and a six hour event with timed results and participant perks.
Experience eight weekends of trail running across Ohio and Kentucky this fall. With distances ranging from 5K to 50K and unique 6 hour challenges, there is an event for every trail enthusiast.
A 5K and an 800 m kids run through the Orange City Schools campus on September 27, 2026, with proceeds benefiting the OHS Cross Country team.
A five-event trail series in Cuyahoga Valley National Park with weekly themed Tuesday evening races from late September through October. Distances are 3 to 5 miles and the final event at Camp Butler is dog friendly.
October 2026
STADIUMTREK at Nippert Stadium on October 2, 2026 features an individual challenge to complete 14,000 steps within a three hour window for 14ER status, plus a relay for teams of 2 to 4. Registration opens June 17, 2026 and the fee is $49.99.
A field and trail running event in Millersburg, OH on 10/03/2026 with a 5k and a 0.5 mile timed kids run held alongside Charm Days activities.