Trail Running calendar near Chauncey 2025-2026

YOTE, RunFluent LLC’s second annual endurance event, takes place in Laurelville, Ohio (50874 Clark Hollow Rd, Londonderry, OH 45647). Distances offered include 50K, 25K, and 10K, plus a youth 10K. Courses are single-loop, predominantly single-track trails with bridal trails and forest roads connecti..

The Hurricane 100k is a challenging trail running event held in Hurricane, West Virginia, featuring a 62-mile course on the scenic Meeks Mountain Trails. Participants can compete solo or as part of a three-person relay team, with the race consisting of six 10.3-mile single-track loops. The event off..

French Ridge Vineyards 5k is a fundraiser-style running and walking event held in Killbuck, Ohio, on the grounds of French Ridge Vineyard and Winery. Participants can choose a 5K run or a 1.5-mile loop, with the course set among vineyard scenery. The event supports the West Holmes Cross Country team..

Dublin Coffman’s Band On The Run 5K is a scenic, community-running fundraiser held at Glacier Ridge Metro Park in Dublin, Ohio (9801 Hyland Croy Road). The event features a 5K run/walk through the park, plus a Kids Kazoo March and a Kazoo March for youth and families. All proceeds benefit the DCMB s..

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 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 CAMC Foundation WeCANClimb 5k Trail Run and 2.5 Mile Trail Hike is held at Kanawha State Forest, located seven miles south of Charleston, West Virginia. This event offers participants a scenic outdoor experience through one of the state's popular hiking and biking trail networks. The 5k trail ru..

Shawnee Trail Runs takes place in West Portsmouth, Ohio, and is billed as Ohio’s most challenging ultramarathon. The event offers three distances: a 54-mile main course with about 11,000 feet of climbing (the route includes four bonus miles, for a total of 54), a 50K with 6,500 feet of gain, and a 1..

Rule the Roost returns to Chillicothe, Ohio, as the finale of the RunFluent Ohio Trail Series. The event offers three distances: a 7K, a 12-hour solo, and a 12-hour two-person relay. The course is a figure-8, 100% trail layout with hard-packed sections, some technical bits, and scenic overlooks and..

Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon/7K is a fall trail-running event held in Kanawha State Forest near Charleston, West Virginia. It offers two distances: a Half Marathon Trail Run and a 7K Trail Run. The Half Marathon starts and finishes near the Gift Shop and follows a forest route that weaves alon..

Spooky Sprint- Columbus in Lewis Center, Ohio, is a Halloween-themed running festival slated for October 25, 2025, at Highland Banks Metro Park (9466 Columbus Pike). The event offers multiple distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, and a Half Marathon, plus a Kids Dash, Volunteer-then-Run option, and a Virtual..

All of the Colors Trail Race or Hike is held in Charleston, West Virginia, at Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum. The 5-mile trail race or hike invites participants to run or walk through green lanes and single-track woodland borders, with open ridge tops that offer sweeping views of the Kanawh..

The Alum Creek Trail Race, held at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio, offers a variety of trail running events including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique 6 Hours of Power endurance challenge. The courses start and finish at the Alum Creek Marina, featuring mixed terrain wi..

6 Hours of Power at Alum Creek State Park takes place at the Marina (4000 Hollenback Rd) in Lewis Center, Ohio. Runners attempt to complete as many 5K loops as possible in six hours; finishing four loops officially completes the race, with results based on total loops completed. The course is a trai..

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 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..

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...

The Bobcat Trail Marathon in Glouster, Ohio, takes place at Burr Oak State Park, offering a rugged and scenic trail running experience. Scheduled for November 8, 2025, the event features a marathon and a half marathon. The marathon is a single-loop course that is 90% trail and 10% asphalt, including..

Turkey Trails- Columbus, held in Newark, Ohio, is a Thanksgiving-themed running event offering 5k and 10k distances, plus a 1-mile fun option and a Kids Dash, plus a Volunteer then Run and Virtual Race. Set at Ohio State at Newark (1179 University Dr, Newark, OH 43055), the event features chip-timed..