Trail Running calendar near Akron 2026-2027

Experience the scenic hiking and bridle trails of Brecksville Reservation in this trail race featuring 10k and half marathon distances. Hikers are welcome to join the 10k event through Northeast Ohio's beautiful landscape.

A community 5k event around Rotary Lake in Barnesville on March 28, 2026 featuring a partly paved, partly natural trail course, a kids fun run, post-event food, and handcrafted nature trophies.

Celebrate the start of baseball season with a themed race through historic Tremont. Run the bases at Clark Field and enjoy a festive post race block party at Mosaic Brewing.

A women-only running and walking event supporting the New Life Serenity Center. Choose from a 5k run or a 1 mile walk at Clark Field along the Towpath in Cleveland. Registration includes a shirt, medal, and refreshments, with awards for top..

Tackle the hills of Loudonville, Ohio at the Forget the PR Mohican 50k. Choose between a challenging 50K or a 25K distance on a course with over 4,800 feet of climb. The entry fee includes a post-race gathering with food and drinks.

Test your endurance in Brecksville with a 13 mile weighted ruck across 978 feet of elevation. Choose between 10, 25, or 50 pound load categories to suit your physical goals.

The Dirty Dash offers a 10k or half marathon on the trails of South Chagrin Reservation. The course winds through quiet forests and past Sulphur Springs with its waterfalls. This event is part of the broader Dirty Trail Series.

Experience a point-to-point net-downhill race through Geauga and Lake Counties on a historic rail trail. Choose from 20, 15, or 10 miles and enjoy a post-race pancake breakfast at the finish line.

Experience 16 miles of wooded ridges and lakeside trails at Brady’s Run Park. This 25k loop features rolling hills and technical single track followed by a celebratory pancake breakfast with local maple syrup.

Experience the rugged beauty of Mohican State Park at Mo Spring. Choose between three trail distances featuring steep hills, scenic waterfalls, and the deep Clearfork Gorge for a memorable outdoor adventure in Ohio.

Run with the Gnomes at Camp Tuscazoar. Choose from 50K, 25K, or a 9-ish mile adventure on a scenic, non-flat trail loop. Search for hidden gnomes along the course and enjoy fully stocked aid stations.

The Glacier Ridge Trail event features four out-and-back ultramarathon and trail race distances on the scenic Glacier Ridge/North Country Trail system in Pennsylvania. Races start and finish at McDanels Boat Launch in Moraine State Park. Al..

Experience a variety of obstacle course races at Southington Off Road Park near Cleveland. Choose from distances ranging from 5K to 50K including a dedicated kids race and the opportunity to earn a Trifecta in one weekend.

This timed ultramarathon in Ohio's Richfield Heritage Preserve challenges runners on a scenic 2.92-mile loop course. Choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour events or tackle the 100-mile distance. The event features full aid station support and welco..

Experience a variety of trail terrains at Camp Manatoc with distances ranging from 10k to an 8 hour challenge. This event offers fully stocked aid stations and dedicated space to test your gear and pacing strategies.

A 5K trail run and walk through the Norma Johnson Center trails near Dover, Ohio with parking and race-day registration at the adjoining Yellowbrick on 39. Awards and a door-prize drawing follow the event.

Experience the diverse trails of Bradys Run Park with distances ranging from a 5K to a 100 mile ultra. Runners navigate scenic single track and gravel roads through hills and streams in this multi day event.

Experience a festival of trail running at Dillon State Park with single loop or ultra endurance challenges. Run through lush forests and along lakeside trails before relaxing with camping and bonfires at the village.

Experience one of the nation’s oldest ultra-marathons through the 5,000-acre Mohican Memorial State Forest. This event offers 100-mile, 50-mile, and marathon distances and serves as a qualifier for the Western States 100.

Experience a true cross country race through the wooded trails and rolling hills of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This event features a scenic 5K trail run and a flat 1 mile grass loop for children.