Trail Running calendar near Cincinnati 2026-2027

Hit the trails at Caesar Creek State Park May 23 to 24, 2026 with 5K, 10K, half marathon, 20K relay and the timed 6 Hours of Power. Snag a Pack Pass for entry to all Wolf Pack events plus custom gear and perks.

Join the ORRRC Challenging Perceptions Adaptive Trail Race at Russ Nature Reserve for an inclusive event for runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes. Pick 1 mile, 2 mile or 5K with staggered starts, chip timed results and refreshments.

Join the ORRRC Possum Creek 5k Trail Race on June 9, 2026 at Possum Creek Metropark in Dayton for a friendly, mostly flat multi surface trail run with chip timing and on course refreshments. Volunteer run and welcoming to all abilities.

Celebrate the solstice with the ORRRC Summer Solstice Trail Run in Yellow Springs on June 20, 2026, featuring a scenic 13.5 mile course at John Bryan State Park. Chip timing, refreshments and volunteer opportunities promise a fun summer tra..

A 3.6 mile trail through French Park in Cincinnati featuring meadow and interior trails with multiple creek crossings using stepping stones, log bridges or water routes. This is the fourth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series on Father’s Day 2..

Join the Dawg Gone Long Run on June 27 at Caesar Creek State Park for 50k and 50 mile trail ultras on scenic looped single track with rolling hills. This cupless race has a 15 hour cutoff and friendly aid stations.

The Dino Trail Run will take place in North Vernon on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run between 5 and 15 kilometers.

Run the Dirt Days Trail Series at East Fork Lake State Park in Bethel OH, with 5.6 and 10.8 mile options. Tackle the scenic, densely wooded Backpack Trail, enjoy friendly competition, and pick a Trekker option for a more relaxed finish.

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.

Run through scenic trails at Talon Winery with 5K and 10K cross country courses, then celebrate with live music and a tasting. All finishers get an award and adults receive a drink ticket for one glass of Talon wine.

Choose from 15 mile to 100 mile distances on a scenic looped course around William H. Harsha Lake, featuring singletrack, waterfall views and creek crossings. A challenging and rewarding ultra trail experience for adventurous runners.

The aMAZing Trail Run will take place in Lewisburg on Saturday 12 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

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..

Run Baby Run 5K returns to Lexington's Coldstream Park and Legacy Trail with a flat, fast course and a Kid's Dash for young runners. All proceeds support the Snow Bunny Baby Project to buy diapers and wipes for NICU families.

Enjoy the scenic ORRRC Stillwater 7 Miler in Covington, Ohio, a two loop trail run with river crossings and varied prairie terrain. Friendly nonprofit event with chip timing and finisher awards for a relaxed fall challenge.

Hit the trails at the Yeti Trail Run in Mount Airy Forest Cincinnati with 5K, 10K, half marathon and 30K options through meadows, woods and along a fossil creek. Finishers get medals, costumes are encouraged and walkers are welcome.

Join the Raven 10K on Sunday, September 27, 2026 for a scenic trail run through Raven Run Nature Sanctuary near Lexington, KY. Choose in person or virtual entry and tackle a challenging 10K in a beautiful park setting with limited field.

Explore Shawnee State Forest on rugged trails at the Shawnee Trail Runs in West Portsmouth, Ohio. Choose from a challenging 54 mile ultra, a tough 50K, or a hilly 13.1 mile through remote wilderness and scenic backpack trail sections.

Tackle scenic trails through Grant Park at the ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k in Centerville on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Friendly, volunteer run event with chip timing, awards, and free entry for ORRRC members and youth.

Join the first Running Pumpkin 5K in Lexington on October 17 at Coldstream Park and Legacy Trail, a fun autumn run hosted by Gleanings Housing to support affordable housing. Bring or wear a pumpkin and enjoy snacks and community spirit.