Trail Running calendar near Chillicothe 2026-2027

Hit the trails at Caesar Creek State Park May 23 to 24, 2026 with 5K, 10K, half marathon, 20K relay and the timed 6 Hours of Power. Snag a Pack Pass for entry to all Wolf Pack events plus custom gear and perks.

Run scenic trails around Hargus Lake at A.W. Marion State Park on May 30, 2026, with options from 5K to a half marathon plus a 20K relay and a 6 Hours of Power timed challenge. Enjoy rolling woods, shoreline views, a marked course and finis..

A trail race at Alum Creek State Park on June 6, 2026 offering a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, a six hour event and a Pack Pass for all 2026 events. Courses start and finish at the marina and use marked mixed terrain routes.

Join the ORRRC Challenging Perceptions Adaptive Trail Race at Russ Nature Reserve for an inclusive event for runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes. Pick 1 mile, 2 mile or 5K with staggered starts, chip timed results and refreshments.

Join the ORRRC Possum Creek 5k Trail Race on June 9, 2026 at Possum Creek Metropark in Dayton for a friendly, mostly flat multi surface trail run with chip timing and on course refreshments. Volunteer run and welcoming to all abilities.

Celebrate the solstice with the ORRRC Summer Solstice Trail Run in Yellow Springs on June 20, 2026, featuring a scenic 13.5 mile course at John Bryan State Park. Chip timing, refreshments and volunteer opportunities promise a fun summer tra..

Join the Dawg Gone Long Run on June 27 at Caesar Creek State Park for 50k and 50 mile trail ultras on scenic looped single track with rolling hills. This cupless race has a 15 hour cutoff and friendly aid stations.

Run the Dirt Days Trail Series at East Fork Lake State Park in Bethel OH, with 5.6 and 10.8 mile options. Tackle the scenic, densely wooded Backpack Trail, enjoy friendly competition, and pick a Trekker option for a more relaxed finish.

Marked loop trail runs near Alum Creek Reservoir in Lewis Center, OH on August 8, 2026, using a 4.1-mile loop with 1-4 laps to create distances from 7K to 26K. Headlamps or running lights are required.

Enjoy a scenic 10k trail run through Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park's prairies, forests and riparian corridors. Hosted by the volunteer Ohio River Road Runners Club, this friendly race offers chip timing, refreshments and age group awards.

Join the Powder Keg Trail Run at Carter Park in Kings Mills on August 22 for a scenic 3.5 mile Run or Walk suited to all paces. Enjoy river views, the Stairway to Heaven ascent, and support The Arts Alliance.

Choose from 15 mile to 100 mile distances on a scenic looped course around William H. Harsha Lake, featuring singletrack, waterfall views and creek crossings. A challenging and rewarding ultra trail experience for adventurous runners.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Air Force Marathon at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, a Boston qualifying course that finishes at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Choose from marathon, half, 10K, 5K..

Hit the trails at Tar Hollow for YOTE on Sep 19 2026, with 50K, 25K, 10K and a youth 10K on a fresh new course. Expect technical singletrack, finisher shirts and competitive awards for top finishers.

Explore Shawnee State Forest on rugged trails at the Shawnee Trail Runs in West Portsmouth, Ohio. Choose from a challenging 54 mile ultra, a tough 50K, or a hilly 13.1 mile through remote wilderness and scenic backpack trail sections.

Join Run with Heart in Urbana on Saturday October 10, 2026 for a scenic community 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run or Walk, or a virtual option along the Simon Kenton Bike Path. Register by September 22 to receive a T shirt and goodie bag.

Tackle scenic trails through Grant Park at the ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k in Centerville on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Friendly, volunteer run event with chip timing, awards, and free entry for ORRRC members and youth.

The ORRRC Narrows Rabbit Hunt Trail Run will take place in Xenia on Sunday 25 October 2026. You can run 6 miles.

Run Autumn Squatch at Alum Creek State Park on Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, with 10K, 20K and 50K on the scenic Rocks and Roots Trail. Earn a finisher medal and shirt while tackling twisty loops in this Ohio Challenge Series race.

Enjoy scenic trail running at Burr Oak Lodge with marathon and half marathon courses featuring rolling hills, creek crossings and Buckeye Trail sections. Part of the Ohio Endurance Series with proceeds supporting Burr Oak Alive.