Trail Running calendar near Akron 2026-2027

Pain in Moraine is a 24-hour loop challenge at Moraine State Park. Runners test themselves on a scenic 10K trail course with hot food and full support. See how many laps you can stack up in a full day of running.

Event Details The Best of the West is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Ravenna, Ohio, at West Branch State Park Beach. The event offers three distances: a marathon, a half marathon, and a 10k. The marathon has an eight-hour cu..

Join this community event on September 19, 2026 in Fairview Park's Rocky River Reservation. Choose from a timed 5K run/walk or a non competitive 1 mile walk. The event welcomes dogs and recognizes survivors with a special medal.

Join a community run in Cleveland supporting local entrepreneurs. Choose a timed 5k or a casual 1 mile walk starting from Stone Mad Pub. Registered participants receive a t-shirt, a taco box, and a post race beer.

Explore a different Cuyahoga Valley trail each Tuesday evening this fall. This five-week series features fun-themed runs with a secret twist revealed at the start. All levels are welcome, and dogs are allowed for the final event at Camp But..

Explore a cross-country route through pastures, woods, and fields at the Charm Field & Trail Challenge. This family friendly event coincides with the Charm Days festival, featuring food, a pony parade, and sales. Choose from a 5k or a Timed..

Choose a scenic 5K run or a 1.5-mile hike through the Forest Ridge Preserve in Moreland Hills. Your participation supports local park improvements and includes a custom tote bag and post-event refreshments. It's a family-friendly event with..

Overview The Mo Fall running event takes place on a Saturday in October at Mohican State Park in Perrysville, Ohio. The event offers three distances: marathon, half marathon, and 15k. All events share an 8-hour cutoff time. The races are op..

Run the flat, scenic Towpath Trail along the Ohio & Erie Canalway. Choose from a 100-mile or new 50-mile distance option. The event starts and finishes in downtown Akron, Ohio.

The Chippewa Creek Challenge is a trail half marathon in the Brecksville Reservation on October 24, 2026. It features a mixed-terrain course with steep inclines and is part of the Dirty Trail Series. Awards are given across multiple age gro..

Conquer the Castle is a trail race through the fall colors of Cleveland's North Chagrin Reservation. It offers distances from a 5k to a 100k ultramarathon, plus rucking options. Participants receive a shirt, medal, and timed run with aid st..

The Dirty Dirty 15k is the final race of the Dirty Trail Series, set in the scenic North Chagrin Reservation. This two-loop trail course passes landmarks like Squires Castle and finishes with a year-end party. It's a challenging trail run t..

Run through the scenic Bath Nature Preserve on a mixed-terrain loop course. Choose from a 50K, 25K, or 5 mile distance, with proceeds supporting the preserve. All finishers earn a distinctive medal.

Event Overview The Bigfoot trail running event takes place over two days. Saturday features the 50K, 20 Mile, and 10 Mile distances. Sunday features a separate 10 Mile event. Awards are given for all events. A discount of 50% is offered for..