Trail Running calendar near Chauncey 2025-2026

The Heroes Day 5k Trail Walk / Run is a family-friendly wellness event held at Shadow Lake in Woodsfield, Ohio. This off-road trail event offers multiple options including a 5k competitive run, 5k competitive walk, non-competitive run/walk, kids fun run, and a special category for first responders i..

The Big Timber Trot 6K/10K is a trail running event held in Charleston, West Virginia, within the Kanawha State Forest. Scheduled for June 28, 2025, it offers two race distances: a 6K and a 10K trail run. Both races start and finish at Shelter #6 in the forest, providing a scenic and natural course..

The Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra will take place in Glenmont on Saturday 2 August 2025.

Run Baileys is a trail running event held in Chauncey, Ohio, at the scenic Baileys Trail System near Athens. The event features a variety of distances including a free 1.5-mile Kids Run, a 5K, and a Half Marathon, catering to runners of all levels from beginners to seasoned trail veterans. Taking pl..

The Buckeye Moon Trail Runs is a unique night trail running event held at Alum Creek State Park in Galena, Ohio. Scheduled for the evening of August 9, 2025, it offers four distance options: 7K, 13K, 20K, and 26K, run on a moderately rolling, wide-track loop trail alongside Alum Creek Reservoir. The..

The Last Buckeye Standing Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop on the scenic Alum Creek Hiking Trail, featuring grass ski paths and single-track trails with moderate elevation changes. The race..

The YOTE is an annual trail running event held in Laurelville, Ohio, offering distances of 50K, 25K, 10K, and a youth 10K. The courses feature single-loop routes primarily on single-track trails, with some sections on bridle trails and forest roads, presenting varied and sometimes technical terrain...

The Hurricane 100k is a challenging 62-mile trail race held on the Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, West Virginia. Participants can run solo or as part of a three-person relay team, with the course consisting of six 10.3-mile single-track loops. The event offers a $10,000 prize purse for solo run..

The Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival in Shawnee, Ohio, celebrates the Buckeye Trail with a variety of outdoor events on September 26-27, 2025. The festival features trail runs including a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K run/walk, all on challenging single-track trails with significant elevation changes..

The Shawnee Trail Runs, held in West Portsmouth, Ohio, offer challenging trail races through rugged and remote wilderness in Shawnee State Forest. The event features three distances: a 54-mile ultra marathon with 11,000 feet of climbing, a 50K with 6,500 feet of elevation gain, and a 13.1-mile half..

Rule the Roost is an annual trail running event held in Chillicothe, Ohio, featuring a 7K race, a 12-hour solo run, and a 12-hour two-person relay. The course is a figure-8 loop on 100% hard-packed trail, with wide sections and some technical areas, offering scenic overlooks and cliffs that showcase..

The Autumn Squatch 10K, 20K & 50K is a trail running event held at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio. Set on the scenic Rocks and Roots Trail, the race offers three distance options: 10K, 20K, and 50K. Participants run loops of the trail in alternating directions to complete their chosen d..

The Bobcat Trail Marathon in Glouster, Ohio, takes place at Burr Oak State Park and offers both a marathon and half marathon on November 8, 2025. The marathon features a single-loop course that is 90% trail and 10% asphalt, including rolling hills, creek crossings, and sections of the Buckeye Trail...

The Bigfoot 50K in Lore City, Ohio, is one of the largest trail races in the tri-state area, held at Salt Fork State Park Lodge. The event features multiple distances: a 50K, 20-mile, and 10-mile races on Saturday, plus a 10-mile race on Sunday. The course is a well-marked 10.4-mile loop with rollin..

The Muddy Duck is a trail running event held at the Rocks and Roots Trail in Alum Creek State Park, Lewis Center, Ohio. Scheduled for April 5, 2026, it offers multiple race distances: 6K, 10K, 20K, and 50K. The course features loops on a trail designed by runners, providing a unique experience each..