Trail Running calendar near Cincinnati 2025-2026

The Air Force Marathon is an annual endurance event held the third Saturday of September at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. The 2025 race weekend is scheduled for September 18-20 and is listed as the 29th anniversary. Past event figures shown include about 8,500 total athletes, par..

The Caesar Creek Trail Race, held at Caesar Creek State Park in Waynesville, Ohio, is a scenic trail running event featuring multiple race options over a weekend in September. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique "6 Hours of Power" endurance challenge. The c..

A Day in The Park (ADITP) is a 24-hour ultramarathon held at Miller Ecological Park in Lebanon, Ohio. The event features a fast, flat 1-mile loop on crushed gravel that is USATF-certified (OH24030JHP). Runners can pursue either the traditional 24-hour finish or count a 100-mile effort within that wi..

The 6 Hours of Power at Caesar Creek State Park in Waynesville, Ohio, is a unique endurance running event where participants complete as many 5K loops as possible within six hours. Runners must finish at least four loops to officially complete the race, with their official time recorded upon complet..

Pride Run Lexington is a LGBTQ+-supporting running event produced by Frontrunners Lexington, held at Coldstream Park on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. The weekend event offers a 5K Run/Walk on scenic trails (chip-timed) and a 1 Mile Fun Walk, plus a volunteer option...

The Hueston Woods Trail Race takes place at Hueston Woods State Park in Ohio, offering a variety of trail running events over a weekend in late September. Participants can choose from distances including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique "6 Hours of Power" endurance challenge. The co..

The ORRRC Stillwater 7 Miler is a scenic trail running event held at Stillwater Prairie Reserve in Covington, Ohio. The course features two loops of 3.6 miles each, primarily on dirt or mulched trails (75%), with some gravel and meadow sections, including multiple mid-calf river crossings of the Sti..

Run Baby Run 5K Benefiting NICU Babies is Lexington, Kentucky’s race held at Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail. The in-person 5K Run/Walk, a Kid’s Dash (1/4 mile) for children 10 and under, and a 5K Virtual Participant option make up the events. The flat, fast course follows the Legacy Trail through Cold..

Yeti Trail Run in Cincinnati, Ohio offers three off-road distances — 5K, 10K, and a half-marathon — run on trails through Mount Airy Forest and French Park. The course features wooded single-track, meadows, and a fossil-filled creek, with French Park providing the greatest elevation gain at about 33..

6 Hours of Power at Hueston Woods State Park in College Corner, Ohio, is a trail running event by Wolf Pack Adventures. Runners complete as many 5K loops as possible within six hours; a minimum of four loops officially qualifies you, with the final time recorded as the completion time of your fourth..

The Raven 10K is an annual trail running event held at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary near Lexington, Kentucky. This scenic 10K race takes place on the sanctuary's 734-acre grounds, featuring trails through meadows, woodlands, and streams, with historic early 19th-century settler remnants along the rout..

The General Butler Trail Race, held at General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, Kentucky, 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 park's Recreation Center, fe..

The 2025 Outdoor X12 Endurance Run (OX12) takes place in Dayton, Ohio, at 1385 Harshman Road. The course is a flat 2.7+ mile loop with 4% bike path and 96% grass/trail double track. Produced with Five Rivers Metroparks and the Subaru Outdoor Experience, it is a time-based event awarding finisher med..

6 Hours of Power at General Butler State Park (Recreation Center) in Carrollton, Kentucky, is a Wolf Pack Adventures endurance event. Runners complete as many 5K loops as possible within a 6-hour window, with a minimum four-loop finish to officially complete the race. The course is a single 5K loop..

Doggie Dash Trail 5K at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience in Dayton, Ohio, is a dog-friendly running event held as part of the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience festival. The course is a unique off-road 5K around Eastwood MetroPark, weaving through grassy fields, tree-lined trails, and along the Mad R..

The Caesar Creek Trail Race, held in Waynesville, Ohio, offers a variety of trail running events over a weekend in October. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique "6 Hours of Power" endurance event. The races take place at Caesar Creek State Park, featuring sc..

The 6 Hours of Power at Caesar Creek State Park in Waynesville, Ohio, is a unique endurance running event where participants complete as many 5K loops as possible within six hours. The race requires a minimum of four loops to officially finish, with official times recorded upon completing the fourth..

West Side, Best Side 5K Trail Run at Shawnee Lookout is the final race in the Dirt Days Trail Series, held at Shawnee Lookout Hamilton County Park in North Bend, OH. The course begins and ends at Waterhole Meadow Shelter and combines the Blue Jacket (1.3 miles) and Little Turtle (2.0 miles) nature-t..

Mini Barnyard Ultra at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds and Park in Glencoe, Kentucky, is Ridge Runners Racing's event with the Little Rooster Run. The ultra uses a 2.083-mile loop raced on a last-runner-standing format: runners complete a loop at the half-hour mark and the field shrinks until one re..

Double Days 48 Hour Race is held on a private historic farm in West Alexandria, Ohio. The event offers endurance options including 12-, 24-, and 48-hour runs, with a loop under one mile that twists through pasture, crushed stone, and pavement. The course is flat and beginner-friendly, yet surprising..