Trail Running calendar near Cincinnati 2025-2026

Run or stroll a new 5K at Kentucky Horse Park, finishing inside a festive Holiday Village with lights, Santa photos and mini train rides. Choose chip timed competitive entry or a relaxed untimed stroll, family and dog friendly.

Hit the trails at the Harrods Creek Trail Bash with scenic 5K and 10K loop options through meadow and single track. Enjoy a community run that supports park upkeep and snag a long sleeve tee with early registration.

Run the Topo Trail Marathon at East Fork State Park on December 7, 2025 with quarter, half and full options on a 6.55 mile singletrack loop. Enjoy aid stations, a race tee and a finisher medal on a scenic course.

Run under the stars at the Night Owl Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K around scenic Caesar Creek State Park. Expect wooded single track, rolling hills and fun aid stations for a challenging and memorable night trail experience.

Run the Scout Run in Lebanon OH on March 21, 2026: an in person 5K on scenic mixed surface trails or a virtual 5K from anywhere. Support Boy Scout Troop 186 and register early for a commemorative shirt and finisher medal.

Run or walk the Valley Vineyards Wine Run 5k through scenic vineyard trails and a bike path on March 28, 2026 at Valley Vineyards Winery & Brewery. Finishers get race swag, a wine stopper medal and a post run wine pour.

Hit the trails at General Butler State Resort Park for The Wildcat, with 5K, 10K, half marathon, 20K relay and a 6 Hours of Power. Enjoy lake and river overlook views, custom swag and fully supported aid stations.

Explore scenic trails at John Bryan State Park over two days with distances from 5K to a half marathon, plus a 20K relay and the 6 Hours of Power. Expect marked mixed terrain, aid stations and medals while earning Wolf Pack season points.

Take on the Mad Maple 50K at Hueston Woods for a scenic, challenging multi loop race through College Corner, Ohio. Ten 5K loops with strict 50 minute lap windows, aid stations, a custom finisher medal and post race pizza.

Run the trails at Caesar Creek State Park on May 23 to 24, 2026 with the Wolf Pack series. Choose from a scenic half marathon, 10K, 5K, relay or a 6 hour endurance challenge on mixed terrain with aid stations and medals.

Run scenic single track loops at Caesar Creek State Park in the Dawg Gone Long Run, with 50 Mile and 50k options, generous cutoffs and volunteer aid stations. Expect rolling trails, technical footing and a friendly cupless race atmosphere.

Join the Run Baby Run 5K in Lexington for a flat, family friendly course through Coldstream Park that supports NICU families. Enjoy a kids dash, commemorative tee and virtual option while helping provide essentials for babies in need.

Experience the Raven 10K through scenic trails at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary in Lexington on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Limited to 170 runners, this 12th annual trail race features performance shirts and custom age group medals.

Run the NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K at Blue River Country Course in Shelbyville on November 7. This rain or shine tune up for NIRCA Nationals welcomes collegiate and open runners for crisp fall racing and event merch.