Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2026-2027

A Trail Sisters approved summer trail ultra at Caesar Creek State Park offering 50 mile and 50k counterclockwise loops, cupless aid stations with food options, and 14.5 hour cutoffs. Expect single-track rollers and two manned aid stations.

A community 5K at Homecoming Park in Wauseon on July 11, 2026 that combines a scenic run through wooded trails and grassy areas with workshops on butterflies, garden care, post-race refreshments, prizes, and food trucks.

A trail event in Akron on July 11, 2026 with marathon, half marathon and 10K options along the Towpath and Summit Metro Parks. The full marathon features over 2,000 feet of elevation gain and medals for all finishers.

Trail runs at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park offering 5k and 10k distances and supporting FLIP's cancer prevention work. The 5k is relatively flat and family friendly while the 10k finishes with a stair climb noted by local runners.

Experience the natural beauty of Findley State Park on a scenic trail course around the lake. Choose from various running and hiking distances to support local park conservation and enjoy handcrafted medals.

The Flock of Flamingos will take place in Parma on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run 5 miles.

A 5K trail race on July 12, 2026 at Stillwater Prairie Reserve in Covington, OH, as part of the Miami County Park District Trail Run Challenge. Multiple pricing and series options are offered; no dogs are allowed.

A two lap trail event at McDonough Wildlife Refuge in Vienna WV on July 18, 2026. The course is a 4 mile loop through forest and duck marshes with up to 430 feet elevation gain per loop and at least two aid stations.

A 100-minute looped running event at Williams Park in Gibsonburg where laps are recorded on a 0.9 mile loop. Entry is $25 and proceeds support a local foundation; all finishers receive awards and post-run food is provided.

Stars and Strides Race on July 18, 2026 at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, OH offers trail races over four distances from 1.55 miles to 15K, with entry fees listed per distance, race shirts for early registrants, and finisher medals.

A second annual cross country event at Seven Hills Recreation Center with a 5K and a 1-mile family walk. The course includes grass, gravel and a short wooded trail, with entertainment and midday food trucks during the Home Days Event.

A timed 5K at Patricia Allyn Park on July 19, 2026, with online and day of registration. Current ORRRC members run free; non members 15 and up pay $10.

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.

July 25–26, 2026 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. The Burning River Endurance Runs and Relay features 100 mile, 50 mile, marathon, and a 100 mile eight person relay on routes through Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summit Metro Parks.

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.

Arch City XC Festival at Westerville North High School on July 25, 2026 features multiple 2 mile races for elementary, middle and high school runners plus an open race. Teams of three in middle and high school races are eligible for team sc..

A certified 5K trail run and walk at Riverbend Park in Findlay, Ohio, along the tree lined Blanchard River. Entry fees vary by age and a Competitive Division fee adds official timing and ranking eligibility.

At John Bryan State Park Arboretum runners complete a 1.1 mile loop to reach distances from a 1.1 mile fun run up to a half marathon. Water stations and park restroom facilities are available along the looped course.

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.