Trail Running calendar near Cincinnati 2026-2027

A Trail Sisters approved summer trail ultra at Caesar Creek State Park offering 50 mile and 50k counterclockwise loops, cupless aid stations with food options, and 14.5 hour cutoffs. Expect single-track rollers and two manned aid stations.

Trail runs of 5 km and 15 km at Muscatatuck County Park on July 11, 2026, with camping, GPX course files, evening kayak shuttle trips, and weekend mountain bike events; age group and overall medals are awarded.

A 5K trail race on July 12, 2026 at Stillwater Prairie Reserve in Covington, OH, as part of the Miami County Park District Trail Run Challenge. Multiple pricing and series options are offered; no dogs are allowed.

Tiger Trail is a series of 5K events on July 18, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Trail in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. It is organized as SIRC 3, a fundraiser for the Lawrenceburg cross country team, with separate fees and registration dates.

Overnight running relays and ultramarathon events at Kroger Field in Lexington on July 18 to 19, 2026 raise funds for cancer patient support care. Options include marathon relays, a double marathon relay, a 12 hour ultra, and a survivors wa..

Stars and Strides Race on July 18, 2026 at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, OH offers trail races over four distances from 1.55 miles to 15K, with entry fees listed per distance, race shirts for early registrants, and finisher medals.

A timed 5K at Patricia Allyn Park on July 19, 2026, with online and day of registration. Current ORRRC members run free; non members 15 and up pay $10.

A cross-country 5k and 10k at Masterson Station Park on July 24, 2026, and the first race in a three-event series. Participants receive a race shirt, finisher award and a bourbon tasting ticket; under-21s do not receive tasting tickets.

A trail event at French Shelter Park in Cincinnati offering 5K, 10K and half marathon routes with notable elevation gain, themed 5K and 10K races, finisher medals, and a half marathon finisher t shirt.

A fundraising running event at Red Orchard Park in Shelbyville supporting The Dream Factory. Timed 3 hour, 6 hour and 12 hour events plus a 6 hour team relay take place on a two mile cross country course.

At John Bryan State Park Arboretum runners complete a 1.1 mile loop to reach distances from a 1.1 mile fun run up to a half marathon. Water stations and park restroom facilities are available along the looped course.

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.

Tough Mudder Indiana at CERAland Park on August 1, 2026 offers 15K and 5K obstacle courses across woodland and farmland, plus spectator, VIP, group, and volunteer options.

Indiana Spartan Hurricane Heat Weekend in Columbus, IN offers 4 hour and 12 hour Hurricane Heat formats at CERAland Park on August 1, 2026. The 12 hour format has 25 challenges and an age minimum of 18.

A 12 hour run and ruck on a 1.52 mile paved loop at Smith Park in Middletown, Ohio. Chip timing, a stocked aid station, weight rules for ruckers, and student crafted finisher awards for several distance milestones.

Test your endurance at this military inspired obstacle course featuring mud crawls and climbing walls. Supporting the Light Foundation, the event offers a 5k trail for adults and a dedicated race for children.

Support the Milan cross country team at the Indian Trails 5K in Indiana. This community fundraiser features both running and walking options for participants of all backgrounds.

Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn offer 1.55 mile, 5K, 10K and 15K distances over limestone cliffs and wooded trails. Overall winners receive awards and all finishers get a medal.

Indiana Hurricane Heat at CERAland Park in Columbus, IN on Aug 1, 2026 offers 12 hour and 4 hour Hurricane Heat formats. The 12 hour format includes 25 challenges and has an age minimum of 18; team options and discounts are available.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at East Fork Motocross Park in New Vienna, Ohio on August 2, 2026. The course features over 18 obstacles and welcomes female participants aged 7 and older to run, jog or walk together.