Trail Running calendar near Blue Creek 2026-2027

A 12 hour run and ruck on a 1.52 mile paved loop at Smith Park in Middletown, Ohio. Chip timing, a stocked aid station, weight rules for ruckers, and student crafted finisher awards for several distance milestones.

Women-only 5K obstacle mud run at East Fork Motocross Park on August 2, 2026, featuring 18+ obstacles and open to participants aged 7 and up.

Evening 2 mile grass cross country races at Corwin Nixon Park in Mason OH on 08/07/2026 with high school and open divisions and free spectator access.

A 10 km trail race at Battelle Darby Creek Metropark near Galloway, OH. ORRRC members run free; non-members pay $10 for ages 15 and up while ages 14 and under are free.

Powder Keg at Carter Park in Kings Mills, Ohio on August 22, 2026 features a roughly 3.5 mile trail loop along the Little Miami River with an old road, an old dam, and a stair climb. Online registration only, fee $23.50.

Trail races at Mt. Airy Forest in Cincinnati include 5K, 10K, a 13.1 Miles half marathon and 30K. Finishers get medals, half marathon and 30K include shirts, and the event awards series points across the ATR season.

GRC Cross Country Daniel Boone 5K is in Winchester, KY on September 5, 2026, with a down and back course from Lincoln and East Hickman to the country club. Entry fee is $30 and shirt registration is available until August 22.

Third-year trail ultrarun at East Fork State Park on September 12, 2026, using a roughly 33 mile loop for 50K, 100K and 100 mile, plus a 15 mile out and back. The course includes singletrack, creek crossings and lake views.

Five trail distances wind through Hocking Hills State Park around Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls and Ash Cave, mostly on trail with notable climbs; registration runs from Feb 1 to Sep 10, 2026 and the event has a 750 entrant capacity.

A farm based obstacle event with a 5K course and a 1 mile kids option, featuring over 20 obstacles, pumpkins, food trucks, and educational displays at South Plymouth Pumpkins in Washington Court House.

A Spartan style endurance race in Hocking Hills covering over 4 miles with 20 plus obstacles, mud and water. Individual, group and 5 person team entries are available and the event is recommended for ages 15 and up.

A 100K trail race and three-person relay at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane WV, run over six 10.3 mile single-track loops with a $10,000 solo prize purse.

A trail event in Laurelville with 50K, 25K, 10K (now 7.3 miles) and a youth 10K, featuring a mostly trail 25k course and participant awards.

An illuminated night run and walk at Glenwood Gardens with marked trails, a two-loop 3.26 mile run and a one-loop 2 mile walk; the run counts toward Dirt Days Trail Series points and online registration is required.

A 30K trail race in Cincinnati run as three laps of a 10K loop, featuring meadows, wooded trails and notable elevation gain. Finishers receive a medal and 30K entrants receive a finisher t-shirt; walkers are welcome.

Trail races at Caesar Creek State Park on September 26, 2026, including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a 6-hours event. Entries include a custom bib, fueling supplies, a medal, and timed results.

Experience eight weekends of trail running across Ohio and Kentucky this fall. With distances ranging from 5K to 50K and unique 6 hour challenges, there is an event for every trail enthusiast.

STADIUMTREK at Nippert Stadium on October 2, 2026 features an individual challenge to complete 14,000 steps within a three hour window for 14ER status, plus a relay for teams of 2 to 4. Registration opens June 17, 2026 and the fee is $49.99..

Experience a scenic trail run through the Red River Gorge on a private looping course. This cup less half marathon supports local search and rescue teams while offering a festive atmosphere with medals and post race meals.

Loop trail races in Shawnee State Forest on October 3, 2026, with 54 mile, 31 mile and 13.1 mile options, significant elevation gain, cupless aid stations and a remote wilderness section.