Trail Running calendar near Chillicothe 2026-2027

Join the Arch City XC Festival at Westerville North High School for a series of two mile cross country races ending inside the stadium. Categories are available for elementary, middle school, high school, and adult runners.

Experience the original event of the Dirt Days Trail Series at East Fork State Park. Run through densely wooded trails on a 5.6 mile or 10.8 mile course with options for early starts and various participation categories.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run on August 2, 2026 at East Fork Motocross Park featuring 18+ obstacles, an emphasis on fun and teamwork, and open to participants ages 7 and up.

Join this women only 5k mud run at East Fork Motocross Park for a day of obstacles and fun. Gather your team to crawl and climb through the mud in a supportive non competitive environment.

This summer cross-country series in Mason features a 2-mile grass race. Compete individually or with a team in high school or open categories. Spectators are welcome free of charge.

The Last Buckeye Standing is a unique backyard ultra where runners complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one remains. Set on the scenic trails of Alum Creek State Park, the event tests endurance and strategy through day and night..

Experience a scenic trail run along the Alum Creek Reservoir in Lewis Center, Ohio. Choose from four distances featuring a rolling loop course through the woods with a vibrant atmosphere at every lap completion.

The Buckeye Moon Trail Runs offer a unique night race experience on looped trails alongside Alum Creek Reservoir. Runners can choose from four distances, from 7K to 26K, each requiring headlamps for the illuminated course. All finishers rec..

A 5K trail race at Lost Creek Reserve in Troy Ohio on August 9 2026, part of the Miami County Park District Trail Run Challenge. Registration offers shirt and no shirt pricing and a Team Challenge is available.

Run through 7000 acres of prairies and forests at the Darby Creek Bison 10k Trail Race. Enjoy a chip timed course in Ohio largest Metro Park with awards for multiple age categories.

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.

Trail ultraruns around William H. Harsha Lake in East Fork State Park offering 100 mi, 100K, 50K and 15 mi courses with loop formats, multiple aid stations, a cupless policy, and enforced time cutoffs.

Experience the natural beauty of Ohio at the Hocking Hills Trail Run. Navigate deep gorges and stream crossings on a variety of distances ranging from a 5K to a 50K ultra marathon.

Participate in a meaningful run through Marysville to support trauma survivors. Choose between mile, 5k, or 10k distances to help fund safe transitional housing and restoration programs for those affected by human trafficking.

Experience an ultra trail race through the scenic forests and prairies of Germantown MetroPark. Runners can tackle the full 50k distance individually or join a two person relay team to navigate the hilly four loop course.

Support service members and their families at Reynoldsburg Civic Park. Choose between a 5k obstacle course with mud and walls or a stroller friendly paved 5k run through the park grounds.

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..

The second annual YOTE trail event in Laurelville offers a new course for 2026, with 50K, 25K, 10K, and a Youth 10K. The route is 95% trail, and all finishers receive a shirt and award.

Celebrate Ohio's Buckeye Trail with a selection of trail runs and guided hikes through the Wayne National Forest. Explore single track trails and historic Shawnee during this multi day outdoor festival.

The Shawnee Trail Runs offer rugged wilderness adventures in Ohio's Shawnee State Forest. Choose from three distances, including a challenging 54-mile ultra with 11,000 feet of climbing. Experience remote, hand-maintained trails for a true..