Trail Running calendar near Barberton 2026-2027

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.

A multi-distance endurance event in Cuyahoga Falls on July 25-26, 2026, featuring 100M, 50M, a marathon and an 8-person 100M relay on courses through Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Two days at Brady's Run Park offering a 5K trail, a 4-hour multi-lap challenge, and both open and competitive 2-mile obstacle course formats with wooden finisher medals and prize awards.

An inaugural 4 mile event on July 31, 2026 at Iron Horse Trail in Alliance, Ohio, with in-person and virtual 4 mile options. Registration runs March 28 to July 24 with a $35 fee and includes a bib, shirt, and medal.

A simultaneous trail running and horseback endurance event in Burgettstown, PA on August 1, 2026, offering distances from a 10k fun run to a 50 mile ride. Course terrain includes single track, gravel and grassy meadow, with a required safet..

A Backyard Ultra on a multi generation tree farm in Glenmont, Ohio with separate day and night loops through old growth timber and historic farm buildings.

A 5K Run and Walk on a private airfield runway in Malvern, Ohio. The course uses hard packed grass, is managed by Run to You Racing, and has registration April 1 to June 15 with a $25 fee.

A timed *5K* at Moraine State Park that runs from Pleasant Valley Beach onto the Sunken Garden Trail. Part of the Moraine Regatta, the day includes vendors, water sports, a commemorative shirt, and age-group awards.

Trail races of 5 or 10 mile distances at Oak Hill Trail Head in Cuyahoga Valley National Park on August 8, 2026.

A cross country 5K and a 0.5 mile kids fun run at South Range High School in Canfield Ohio with finisher medals, event shirts, and awards for top overall and age group finishers.

The Ultimate Zelie Challenge will take place in Zelienople from Monday 10 August 2026 to Sunday 23 August 2026. You can run 1 hours.

A roughly 203 mile out and back road run from Walnut Beach at Lake Erie to Wellsville Ohio with a six day cutoff and no official aid. Crews are allowed and a 100 mile option has a 72 hour cutoff.

Two short races at Boettler Park on August 13, 2026 organized by Summit Athletic Running Club. The 2 Mile is open to high school, middle school and open runners; awards and ribbons follow the races.

A 5K cross country race at Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Willoughby on August 18, 2026. The course mixes grass fields and crushed limestone trails, with separate races for male and female competitors and open entry for kids and adults.

Endurance race on one of Cleveland's steepest hills where runners complete as many laps as possible within 1, 3, 6, or 12 hour limits. All registrations and donations go directly to cancer patients through the Nelson Family Foundation.

An evening trail event at Hemlock Nature Preserve on September 4, 2026 offering a 7-mile (about 11 km) run, ruck, or hike plus a 1-mile option, a twice crossed stream, live German music, biergarten, chip timing, awards, and post-race food.

A trail-based endurance event at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover, Ohio, run on a 25 mile loop with multiple distances including night options. The race features cupless aid stations, drop bag service, pacer rules, and finish awards.

Trail races at Camp Manatoc on September 5, 2026 include a half marathon plus new 15K and 5K options on mostly single track technical trails; dogs are allowed.

A community Memorial 5K Run/Walk through Dover City Park, starting and finishing at the softball field by Dover Middle School, with proceeds supporting a local scholarship fund.

A 24 hour 10K loops challenge at Moraine State Park near Portersville PA on September 11 to 12, 2026, where runners stack as many almost 10K laps as they can on a loop with about 723 feet of vertical gain.