Trail Running calendar near Cincinnati 2026-2027

A women only 5K obstacle mud run in Glencoe, Kentucky on August 16, 2026, featuring 18 plus obstacles and open to participants aged 7 and older. The event is non competitive and allows running, jogging, or walking.

Powder Keg at Carter Park in Kings Mills, Ohio on August 22, 2026 features a roughly 3.5 mile trail loop along the Little Miami River with an old road, an old dam, and a stair climb. Online registration only, fee $23.50.

Experience a cross country race through the scenic grounds of Talon Winery in Lexington. Enjoy a finisher award plus a glass of wine and live music at the post race celebration.

Trail races at Mt. Airy Forest in Cincinnati include 5K, 10K, a 13.1 Miles half marathon and 30K. Finishers get medals, half marathon and 30K include shirts, and the event awards series points across the ATR season.

A trail race at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio on August 29, 2026. The 15K covers 9.3 Miles, has a $45 entry fee, offers awards for overall winners, and includes a finisher medal for all participants.

GRC Cross Country Daniel Boone 5K is in Winchester, KY on September 5, 2026, with a down and back course from Lincoln and East Hickman to the country club. Entry fee is $30 and shirt registration is available until August 22.

An adventure race at East Fork State Park where solo competitors or teams trek, bike, and paddle to collect checkpoints using map and compass. Timed 6 hour and 12 hour formats are USARA sanctioned and include boat rental options.

Experience the fourth annual aMAZing 5k trail run at the Garber Nature Center. This event supports the Preble County Park District and offers awards for top finishers across multiple age categories.

A four-loop trail 50K at Germantown MetroPark with an individual race and two-person relay, about 3,000 gain, manned aid stations, a cupless policy, and a flood-course alternative; registration runs from 2026-03-01 to 2026-09-10.

A farm based obstacle event with a 5K course and a 1 mile kids option, featuring over 20 obstacles, pumpkins, food trucks, and educational displays at South Plymouth Pumpkins in Washington Court House.

A multi-distance running event held each September at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, with in-person and virtual race options, an expo, a pasta dinner and a finish line festival.

A community Pride Run at Coldstream Park on September 19, 2026 featuring a chip timed 5K with awards and a 1 mile fun walk. Proceeds support local LGBTQ+ school programs and related resources.

A charity 5K at Coldstream Park/Legacy Trail in Lexington on September 26, 2026 benefits NICU babies, with an in-person chip timed 5K, a kids 1/4 mile dash, and a virtual 5K option with mailed shirts.

A 7 mile trail race at Stillwater Prairie Reserve near Covington, Ohio, run as two 3.6 mile loops with dirt, gravel and meadow sections and river crossings. ORRRC members pay no fee while non-members ages 15 and up pay ten dollars.

A 30K trail race in Cincinnati run as three laps of a 10K loop, featuring meadows, wooded trails and notable elevation gain. Finishers receive a medal and 30K entrants receive a finisher t-shirt; walkers are welcome.

Experience the natural beauty of Lexington at the Raven 10K Trail Run. Run or walk through grassy fields and primitive trails at the Raven Run Nature Sanctuary or join the event virtually from any location.

Trail races in Shawnee State Forest on October 3, 2026 offering 54 mile, 50K and 13.1 mile options across remote singletrack with significant elevation gain and marked aid stations. The 50 Mile route includes a wilderness section called The..

Test your stamina in Dayton at this 12 hour endurance event. Run or ruck across a flat 2.7 mile loop consisting of grass and trail double track to earn your finisher medal.

Honor history at the Mogadishu Mile, a four person team obstacle course and one mile ruck run in Georgetown. Work together to complete 500 total reps and a weighted run without leaving any team member behind.

A 50K trail race at Hueston Woods made of alternating 5K and 10K loops, with aid stations, a custom finisher medal, and postrace drinks and pizza.