Trail Running calendar near Blue Creek 2026-2027

Run under the stars at Night Owl Trail on January 10, 2026 at Caesar Creek State Park. Choose marathon, half marathon or 10K on scenic rolling single track around the lake and earn a glow in the dark owl medal.

Hit the hand built single track of Meeks Mountain Trails at the MMTA Crush Run in Hurricane WV on Feb 7 2026, with 10 mile and 5k trail courses plus a kids' fun run. All proceeds support the Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance.

Take on the Frosty 14 at Caesar Creek State Park on Feb 21: a scenic, mostly single track 14 mile trail featuring creek crossings and rolling climbs. Warm up after with homemade chili and great volunteer support.

Enjoy a scenic 10 mile out and back on the Little Miami trail in Yellow Springs on March 7. Chip timing, refreshments and friendly age group awards make this a welcoming community run.

Run for the Green Trail Run on March 14 in Maineville at Landen Deerfield Park offers a scenic, about 3.5 mile wooded course with creek crossings. Walk and volunteer options make this an ideal kickoff to the Dirt Days Trail Series.

Run the Scout Run on March 21, 2026 in Lebanon, Ohio, with an in person or virtual 5K on scenic trail loops. Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 186, the event supports local projects and offers shirts and medals for early registrants.

Run or walk through scenic vineyards and a nearby bike trail at Valley Vineyards Winery & Brewery, then celebrate with a pour of wine. Chip timed 5k with a T shirt, collapsible wine glass and a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper.

Run the Kanawha Trace Trail, a point to point course through ridges, creeks, tunnels and a scenic waterfall, finishing at Camp Arrowhead in Ona, West Virginia. Choose 10K, 25K or 50K on classic single track terrain.

Experience scenic singletrack at Lake Hope State Park with the Iron Furnace Trail Runs, offering 13.1 and 5 mile options and a capped field of 250 for a relaxed, wild race day. Finishers get a wooden award and a short sleeve shirt.

Camp Hook 4 Hour Trail Runs welcomes solo runners and 2 or 3 person relays to tackle a scenic 1.85 mile loop around Lake George on a four hour clock. Expect rooty trails, on site camping, free aid and finisher awards.

Run the inaugural Howlin' Wolfe 25k and 50k through scenic Red River Gorge on April 11, 2026, starting and finishing at Natural Bridge State Resort Park. Trails mix road, single track and fire road with staffed aid stations.

Run the Dirt Days Trail Series at Ault Park on April 19, 2026 a scenic 3.6 mile rolling trail that winds past an old railroad trestle and along an old pioneer road. Chip timing, refreshments and age graded awards make this a fun community r..

Tackle rolling trails around Caesar Creek Lake in this Wolf Pack series favorite, with race options from 5K to half marathon plus relay and a 6 hour challenge. Enjoy scenic meadows and woods, strong support, and a festive finish line vibe.

Run scenic trails around Caesar Creek State Park on April 25, 2026, with options from 5K to a half marathon, relays and a 6 hour endurance challenge. All runners receive a custom bib, medal, fueling and certified timed results.

Join The Big Deal at Great Seal State Park in Chillicothe, Ohio on May 2, 2026. Races range from youth 5k to 100 mile and take runners on rugged 20 mile single track loops with about 3000 feet of climb each.

Challenge scenic trails at John Bryan State Park on May 9 and 10, 2026 with races from 5K to a half marathon on two loops, plus a 20K relay and 6 Hours of Power. Enjoy marked mixed terrain, aid stations, medals and a 2026 Pack Pass.

Run mostly singletrack at Strouds Run State Park in the Thunderbunny Trail Races, with 50K, 25K and 11K options on May 9, 2026. Limited to 400 runners, the event includes a technical race shirt and scenic climbs around Dow Lake.

Take on the 6 Hours of Power at John Bryan State Park on May 9, 2026. Run as many 5K loops as you can in six hours on scenic trail and mixed terrain, with aid at the start finish for a fun, competitive endurance challenge.

Join the Cpl. Fulks Memorial Trail Race at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane City Park on May 9, 2026, with 5K, 10K, 5K walk and 5K ruck options for all abilities. Proceeds fund a scholarship in honor of Cpl William B. Fulks and support lo..

Run the scenic Mt. Airy Forest trails on May 17, 2026 with 5.4 Mile and 10.6 Mile loop options through hills, ridges, streams and meadows. A casual Trekker entry gives recorded time and extra finish time for a relaxed trail experience.