Trail Running calendar near Cincinnati 2026-2027

A two-day trail event at John Bryan State Park near Yellow Springs, Ohio, featuring half marathons, 10K, 5K, 20K relay and a six-hour timed event. A Pack Pass offers entry into all 2026 events.

Timed trail event at John Bryan State Park where runners complete repeated 5K loops over six hours; official finish requires at least four loops and results record total loops completed.

Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio with 5K, 10K, 15K and a 1.55 mile fun run using 1.55 mile out-and-back laps; overall awards, a costume award, and finisher medals are provided.

A team event on May 16, 2026 featuring a two-hour *10K* course across a 575-acre Versailles farm with 18 checkpoints including mountain biking, ziplining, archery and canoeing. Teams compete in male, female and mixed divisions.

Trail races at Hueston Woods State Park on May 16–17, 2026 offer multiple distances from 5K to a looped 50K that requires completing ten loops. Aid stations, finisher medals, a shirt order code, and drinks and pizza at the finish are provid..

Experience a diverse trail race at Hueston Woods State Park. Choose from several distances including a half marathon and explore unique terrain filled with ancient fossils.

A three loop 50 kilometer race through John Bryan State Park in Yellow Springs, Ohio on May 16, 2026. The event is cupless with fully manned aid stations, a nine hour cutoff, and finishing awards plus top three awards by gender.

Experience the ridges and meadows of Mt. Airy Forest in this multi distance trail race. Choose between 5.4 or 10.6 miles with early start options for those needing extra time on the scenic counter clockwise loop.

Experience the diverse landscapes of Caesar Creek State Park with a range of trail races including 5K, 10K, half marathon, and relay options through scenic woods and meadows.

Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn offer 5K, 10K, and 15K options on limestone cliffs and wooded trails, with finisher medals and awards for overall winners.

Approximate 5K adventure race at East Fork State Park near Cincinnati with 15+ natural and man-made obstacles, from mud crawls and wall climbs to cargo nets and a sandy beach finish.

A 13.1 mile trail race at French Shelter Park in Cincinnati on May 30, 2026, run as four 5K loops plus a 1K loop. The route passes meadows, wooded trails and a creek and includes about 331 ft of total ascent.

A weekend of obstacle races at Perfect North Slopes near Cincinnati, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids races across hilly, muddy terrain with onsite parking and a base-lodge festival area.

An adaptive trail event at Russ Nature Reserve offering 1 mile, 2 mile, and 5K options; rolling starts accommodate walkers, runners, and wheelchair participants, with member fee waivers and on-site registration options.

Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio offer 5K, 10K, and 15K courses on limestone cliffs and wooded trails. Overall winners receive awards and all finishers receive a medal.

A community event in Lawrenceburg combining an Oxbow 5K run/walk and an untimed Adventure Trek through the Guard Archaeological Preserve. Single registration covers both activities and includes a T-shirt plus festival access.

Experience a friendly introduction to trail running at the ORRRC Possum Creek 5K Trail Race. Navigate a low elevation course through meadows and woods in Dayton with accessible terrain for all participants.

A night trail event at Caesar Creek State Park offering full marathon, half marathon and 10K on single track loops around the lake. The cupless race has four aid stations, required headlamp gear, glow in the dark medals and equal podium spo..

A 5K trail race on June 14, 2026 at Garbry Big Woods Reserve in Piqua, part of the Miami County Park District Trail Run Challenge. Multiple registration tiers include shirt and no shirt options; basic health checks and age group awards are..

An obstacle course event on June 20, 2026 at the IU East cross country course in Richmond IN with a 3 mile route and more than a dozen challenges, race shirts, medals, snacks, and a fan zone. Proceeds support Reid Health athletic training s..