Trail Running calendar near Athens 2026-2027

Experience the diverse terrain of Barboursville Park on wooded single track and flat paths along the Guyandotte River. Choose between 4 and 10 mile distances featuring scenic valley overlooks and technical trail sections.

Test your stamina in this last person standing race in Zanesville. Complete a 1 mile segment every 15 minutes on a paved trail to stay in the competition and support local school soccer teams.

Experience the scenic Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park with a family friendly 5k trail walk or a demanding 10k run featuring a famous stair climb finish. Join a community event supporting a healthy cancer preventative lifestyle.

This trail race takes place at the McDonough Wildlife Refuge in West Virginia. Participants can choose between an 8-mile run or a 4-mile walk on a scenic forest and marsh loop. It's part of a six-race series offering a commemorative jacket.

Join the Arch City XC Festival at Westerville North High School for a series of two mile cross country races ending inside the stadium. Categories are available for elementary, middle school, high school, and adult runners.

The Last Buckeye Standing is a unique backyard ultra where runners complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one remains. Set on the scenic trails of Alum Creek State Park, the event tests endurance and strategy through day and night..

Experience a scenic trail run along the Alum Creek Reservoir in Lewis Center, Ohio. Choose from four distances featuring a rolling loop course through the woods with a vibrant atmosphere at every lap completion.

The Buckeye Moon Trail Runs offer a unique night race experience on looped trails alongside Alum Creek Reservoir. Runners can choose from four distances, from 7K to 26K, each requiring headlamps for the illuminated course. All finishers rec..

Run through 7000 acres of prairies and forests at the Darby Creek Bison 10k Trail Race. Enjoy a chip timed course in Ohio largest Metro Park with awards for multiple age categories.

Experience the natural beauty of Ohio at the Hocking Hills Trail Run. Navigate deep gorges and stream crossings on a variety of distances ranging from a 5K to a 50K ultra marathon.

Support service members and their families at Reynoldsburg Civic Park. Choose between a 5k obstacle course with mud and walls or a stroller friendly paved 5k run through the park grounds.

The Hurricane 100k offers a challenging 62-mile solo or three-person relay on the single-track trails of Meeks Mountain. With a $10,000 prize purse and a Trail Sisters approved format, it's a major event for dedicated trail runners. All fin..

The second annual YOTE trail event in Laurelville offers a new course for 2026, with 50K, 25K, 10K, and a Youth 10K. The route is 95% trail, and all finishers receive a shirt and award.

Experience the trails of Mountwood Park in Waverly West Virginia. Participants can choose between a half marathon or 5K distance through scenic forest terrain with awards for top finishers across multiple age categories.

Celebrate Ohio's Buckeye Trail with a selection of trail runs and guided hikes through the Wayne National Forest. Explore single track trails and historic Shawnee during this multi day outdoor festival.

The Shawnee Trail Runs offer rugged wilderness adventures in Ohio's Shawnee State Forest. Choose from three distances, including a challenging 54-mile ultra with 11,000 feet of climbing. Experience remote, hand-maintained trails for a true..

This Halloween-themed run at Highland Banks Metro Park offers a spooky good time for all ages. Choose from a 1 Mile fun run, a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, all with custom shirts and medals. Enjoy chip timing, an after-party with a costume co..

Rule the Roost in Chillicothe, Ohio is the third annual finale of the RunFluent Ohio Trail Series, featuring a 100 percent trail course. Options include 7K, youth 7K, 12 hour solo and 12 hour two person relay, with full aid each loop.

Experience a trail run through the rolling hills of Kanawha State Forest with 13.1 mile and 7K options. This event features forest roads and wooded routes as part of the unique Cryptid Race Series.

Experience the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park with a multi loop race through the woods. Choose between 10K, 20K, and 50K distances this autumn in Lewis Center.