Trail Running calendar near Blue Creek 2026-2027

Experience the rugged beauty of Lake Hope State Park and Zaleski State Forest. Choose between a 5 mile or 13.1 mile singletrack trail run featuring deep gorges and rocky outcroppings in the heart of Ohio.

Test your endurance at Camp Hook with four hour solo and relay trail races on a scenic wooded loop. Enjoy a community atmosphere with on site primitive camping and team awards in the heart of Twin Creek MetroPark.

Experience the inaugural Howlin' Wolfe 25k or 50k at Natural Bridge State Resort Park. Run through Red River Gorge on a mix of single track trails and fire roads while supporting local search and rescue teams.

Experience a historical trail run through Ault Park in Cincinnati. Navigate three miles of winding paths and old pioneer roads with snacks and age graded awards waiting at the finish.

Trail race day at Caesar Creek State Park on April 25, 2026 offering a 5K, 10K, half marathon, 20K relay, a six-hour endurance option, and a season Pack Pass; participants receive bibs, fueling, medals, and timed results.

Experience diverse terrain through meadows and wooded ravines at Caesar Creek State Park. Choose from a half marathon, relay, or timed event with full aid station support and custom medals.

Experience the trails of Cincinnati at the Big Foot Trail Run in Mt. Airy Forest. Choose from four distances including an ITRA indexed 30K and enjoy a community atmosphere with themed medals and costume awards.

A multi-distance trail event at Great Seal State Park near Chillicothe, Ohio, built around a 20 mile loop with about 3100 to 3200 feet of climb per loop; aid stations, crew rules, cutoffs, mandatory gear, and packet pickup are specified.

Conquer a hilly road course or a family trail run at Wayne National Forest to support local cross country teams. This scenic event offers medals for top finishers and all participating children.

Hit the trails at John Bryan State Park on May 9 and 10, 2026, for scenic, challenging courses from 5K to a looping half marathon plus relays and a 6 hour challenge. Finish with a medal and aid stations; grab a Pack Pass for the season.

Thunderbunny Trail Races in Strouds Run State Park near Athens, OH feature a 50K ultramarathon plus 25K and 11K options on mostly singletrack trails. The course includes a loop around Dow Lake and an Athens Ridge overlook.

A six hour timed trail event at John Bryan State Park where runners complete as many 5K loops as they can; official completion requires at least four loops and results are by total loops completed.

A trail event at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, WV supporting a scholarship fund and the local Marine Corps League. Features 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk, and a 5K ruck with participant shirts and medals.

This cupless 50k ultramarathon features a scenic 3-loop course through the limestone gorge of John Bryan State Park. Runners face a 9-hour cutoff but can opt for an early start. Registration includes a tech shirt, and all finishers receive..

Experience the ridges and meadows of Mt. Airy Forest in this multi distance trail race. Choose between 5.4 or 10.6 miles with early start options for those needing extra time on the scenic counter clockwise loop.

Experience the diverse landscapes of Caesar Creek State Park with a range of trail races including 5K, 10K, half marathon, and relay options through scenic woods and meadows.

The Hargus Lake Trail Race offers trail running through the scenic woodlands and along the lake shore at A.W. Marion State Park. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a timed 6-hour event. All races take place on May 30,..

Test your limits at East Fork State Park with a 5K mud run featuring over 15 natural and man-made obstacles. This adventure race offers a challenging course for solo athletes and a dedicated version for families.

Experience the wooded trails and meadows of Cincinnati at French Park. Choose from 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon distances featuring significant elevation and themed costumes in a community trail race atmosphere.

Compete in the State Games of West Virginia at Heritage Farm with 11K and 5K trail races. This official qualifier offers runners the chance to earn a spot at the State Games of America while enjoying Appalachian scenery.