Trail Running calendar near Barnesville 2025-2026

The 2025 FAAP Fall Classic, held at North Park near Pittsburgh, PA, is a classic cross-country Race/Walk run on scenic park trails, with portions along the Rachel Carson Trail during early fall foliage. It offers three distances: 20K, 10K, and 5K, with starts and finishes at the North Harmar Pavilio..

The Mountwood Challenge Trail Race takes place in Mountwood Park near Waverly, West Virginia, about 15 miles east of Parkersburg on U.S. Route 50. This event features a 10-mile trail race and 5K trail races, including a run and a walk.The 10-mile race has a 4-hour time limit, with participants excee..

The Hocking Hills Trail Run, held at Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, Ohio, offers a variety of race distances including 60K (37.5 miles), 40K (25 miles), 20K (12.5 miles), 10K (6.2 miles), and 5K (3.1 miles). Starting at the Naturalist Cabin, the course traverses the scenic woodlands of Hocking H..

The BattleAxe 5K Trail/Obstacles/Team event takes place in Nineveh, Pennsylvania, featuring a unique 5K wooded trail run with multiple race options. Participants can choose a standard trail run, an obstacle run with over 27 challenging obstacles testing strength and agility, or a four-person team ob..

The Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival in Shawnee, Ohio, celebrates the Buckeye Trail within the Wayne National Forest and the Village of Shawnee. The festival offers five trail experiences: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run/Walk, a 10 Mile Hike, and an overnight Backpacking trek, all on the Buckeye Trail...

The Green Mile Loop Challenge will take place in Allison Park on Sunday 28 September 2025.

The 7th Annual WQMX 5KAY is a running and walking event held at Rufener Hilltop Farms, located at 1022 State Route 43 in Mogadore, Ohio. Participants can choose between a 3.1-mile run or a one-mile walk on a scenic, unpaved course featuring beautiful views of the property. The event offers medals fo..

Bald Eagle XC 5K (OPEN) is held at Beautiful White Oak Park in McKeesport, PA. As part of the Bald Eagle Invitational day at the park, the event features junior and senior high XC races and an OPEN 5K open to anyone who wants to compete. The atmosphere welcomes former XC runners, coaches, kids, fans..

Charm Field & Trail Challenge takes place in Millersburg, Ohio. The event offers a 5K and a Kids Fun Run on Saturday, October 4, 2025. It’s described as not your average road race, with a mixed course that winds through pasture fields, wooded areas, crop fields, and rural roads, creating a rustic, t..

The Fineview Step Challenge is the 30th annual urban step and trail race organized by the Fineview Citizens Council in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It offers two courses: a 5-mile and a 2-mile route through Fineview’s hills, streets, and 12 public staircases, totaling over 1,600 steps. Participants asc..

Nuthatch Nonsense is a challenging 15K trail race held at Sand Run Metro Park in Akron, Ohio. The course features over 1,000 feet of elevation gain, including primitive single-track trails like Dogwood and Nuthatch Loops, plus an out-and-back section on a jogging trail for faster running. The race s..

Scouting the Moon is a trail-running event in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, hosted by Scouts BSA Troop 198. The third annual races offer two distances: a 5K Run/Walk through Moon Park and a 10K Trail Run through Montour Woods. The event emphasizes Scout values such as leadership, service, and character,..

Greene River Trail 5k, held in Rices Landing, Pennsylvania, offers two event options: a 5k Run and a 5k Walk, organized by Greene County Parks & Recreation. The course follows the scenic Greene River Trail, delivering views of the Monongahela River along a well-maintained, picturesque route suitable..

Located in Northeast Ohio, the Canal Corridor 100 Mile Endurance Run is a 100-mile ultramarathon along the Towpath Trail of the Ohio & Erie Canalway, starting and finishing in Akron with an out-and-back to Canal Basin Park in Cleveland. The 9th edition runs on a flat, fast course of crushed limeston..

Mo Fall is a fall trail running event in Perrysville, Ohio, at Mohican State Park Lodge. It offers the Mo Fall Marathon, Half Marathon, and 15k. The course is a 13.1-mile loop starting and finishing at Mohican Lodge, winding past Lyons Falls and the park’s covered bridge, with elevation gains of 1,2..

HalloWin 5K Race & 1 Mile Fun Run takes place at Boettler Park in North Canton, Ohio. The event features a 5K trail race and a 1-mile fun run, with finisher medals and long-sleeve shirts for all participants. The friendly, festive atmosphere includes costumes, decorations, and plenty of candy stops,..

Dirt Monster Trail Race is a 5-mile cross-country trail race in North Park, McCandless, PA, starting and finishing near the Grant Pavilion on Wildwood Road. The rugged course traverses hilly dirt roads and unpaved single-track trails, featuring a steep hill around half a mile and winding woodland se..

The RCRWC Broughton Trail Race is a true trail event held at Broughton Nature Park in Marietta, Ohio. It offers two 5-mile options: The Broughton’s 5 Mile Trail Run and The Broughton’s 5 Mile Trail Walk. The course takes runners through wooded Orange and Red Loop trails, starting near the Broughton..

The North Ridge Nightmare is a Halloween-themed trail race hosted by North Park Trail Runners in North Park, Allison Park, PA. The 2025 edition is scheduled for November 1, 2025 and is based at the Rose Barn in North Park. The event includes themed elements such as costumed characters on the course..

Vinberige Vineyards Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k is held at Vinberige Vineyards in Thornville, Ohio (5400 State Route 204). The Thanksgiving-themed cross-country 5k invites both runners and walkers to traverse a scenic winery course with uneven footing and two hills, starting and finishing at the winery...