Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2025-2026

The Little Carolina Trail Race, held in Olmsted Falls, Ohio, is a unique summer evening event set in the scenic Cleveland Metroparks at the Lagoon Picnic Area. Participants run a 5K loop up to four times, earning special pins for each completed loop, with distances ranging from 5K to 20K. The race w..

The Heroes Day 5k Trail Walk / Run is a community-focused event taking place in Woodsfield, Ohio, on June 28, 2025. This wellness event features multiple activities, including a 5k competitive run, a 5k competitive walk, a non-competitive run/walk, and a kids' fun run, making it suitable for partici..

The Dawg Gone Long Run 50k/50 Miler is an exciting trail running event taking place at Caesar Creek State Park in Waynesville, Ohio. Scheduled for June 28, 2025, participants can choose between a 50-mile ultra and a 50k ultra distance. This race is notable for being a cupless event, meaning runners..

The Buckeye Trail 50k, taking place on June 29, 2025, in Brecksville, Ohio, is a celebrated ultramarathon recognized as the oldest trail 50k in the state. Established in 1994, the event began as an informal birthday run and has grown significantly in popularity. The course features an out-and-back r..

The Upper Grand River Trail Race is an annual running event taking place at the Upper Grand River Metropark in Austinburg, Ohio. Scheduled for July 12, 2025, this race features a 5K course designed for trail running enthusiasts. Participants can also join a Ruck Division, which allows competitors to..

The Akron Trail Marathon, held in Akron, Ohio, offers marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances. The course begins at Memorial Parkway trailhead downtown, featuring a scenic route through Summit Metro Parks and along the historic Towpath Trail, including views of locks, the Mustill Store, and water..

The Burning River 100 Mile Endurance Run & Relay is an annual ultramarathon event held in Northeast Ohio, featuring solo races of 100 miles, 50 miles, a marathon, and an 8-person 100-mile relay. The course traverses scenic areas including Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summit Metro Parks. The 100..

The Dirt Days Trail Series - East Fork SP Trail Run is a trail running event taking place at East Fork State Park in Bethel, Ohio. Scheduled for July 27, 2025, the event features a 5.6-mile course and a 10.8-mile course, both set on the scenic Backpack Trail, which offers a wooded experience reminis..

The Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra will take place in Glenmont on Saturday 2 August 2025.

The Buckeye Ultra 200 Mile Road Race is an adventurous ultra-running event taking place in Ashtabula, Ohio, featuring a challenging course that spans approximately 203 miles from Walnut Beach to Wellsville, Ohio. Participants will encounter diverse scenery, including mountain foothills and lakefront..

Run Baileys is a trail running event held in Chauncey, Ohio, at the scenic Baileys Trail System near Athens. The event features a variety of distances including a free 1.5-mile Kids Run, a 5K, and a Half Marathon, catering to runners of all levels from beginners to seasoned trail veterans. Taking pl..

The Down & Dirty 5 Mile & 10 Mile event takes place in the scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park, specifically at the Oak Hill Trail Head in Peninsula, Ohio. Participants can choose between a 5-mile or a 10-mile trail run, both featuring diverse terrain that includes fast descents and challenging cli..

The Last Buckeye Standing Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop on the scenic Alum Creek Hiking Trail, featuring grass ski paths and single-track trails with moderate elevation changes. The race..

The Buckeye Moon Trail Runs is a unique night trail running event held at Alum Creek State Park in Galena, Ohio. Scheduled for the evening of August 9, 2025, it offers multiple distance options: 7K, 13K, 20K, and 26K, corresponding to 1 to 4 laps of a 4.167-mile moderately rolling figure-8 loop trai..

The Steel City 12 Hour Run & Ruck is a unique endurance event taking place in Middletown, Ohio, designed to challenge participants to run or ruck for 12 hours. Scheduled for August 9-10, 2025, the event features a flat, 1.52-mile loop course around Smith Park. Participants can choose to compete in v..

The Bill Heideman Championships, organized by the Summit Athletic Running Club, is a running event held at Silver Creek Metro Park in Barberton, Ohio. This event features three races: a 5K, a 2-mile, and a 1-mile run, catering to various skill levels and ages. Participants can enjoy a festive atmosp..

The East Fork race event in Bethel, Ohio, offers challenging trail runs with distances of 100 miles, 100K, 50K, and 15 miles around William H. Harsha Lake in East Fork State Park. The course features a counterclockwise loop of about 33 miles, with runners completing multiple loops depending on their..

The Powder Keg Trail Run is a popular event scheduled for August 23, 2025, at Carter Park in Kings Mills, Ohio. This trail run is part of the Dirt Days Trail Series and features a scenic 3.5-mile course that includes various terrains, such as trails near the Little Miami River and an old dam. Partic..

Hell on Hogsback is an endurance challenge held in Cleveland, Ohio, designed to test both physical and mental strength. Participants tackle a 0.75-mile out-and-back course with significant elevation changes, aiming to complete as many laps as possible within their chosen time frame. The event featur..

The Flusslauf Trail Run & Hike is an exciting 12-kilometer (7-mile) trail event held at Bedford Reservation in Walton Hills, Ohio. Participants can run, ruck, or hike through scenic wooded trails featuring natural obstacles like tree roots and a river crossing that requires getting wet twice. The ev..