Trail Running calendar near Cincinnati 2026-2027

A 5.7 mile trail race at the Nature Center in Xenia, Ohio with parking at the nearby Russ Research Center. Registration is available online before the race; ORRRC members run free and youth 14 and under do not pay.

Experience Cincinnati longest running ultramarathon at the Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run. Take on the wooded paths of Mt. Airy Forest in this historic event held just miles from downtown.

Experience a themed trail run through Cincinnati's French Shelter Park with options for a 5k or 10k distance. Participants enjoy costume contests and holiday activities while earning points toward a global series award.

Trail races at Caesar Creek State Park on November 1, 2026 offer multiple formats from a half marathon to a six hour timed event and a 20K relay. All races start near the Cedar Point group camp in the Fifty Springs area.

A public 6K community race at Blue River Cross Country Course in Shelbyville, IN on November 7, 2026, held as a prelude to the NIRCA National Championships. Online registration details and a $30 fee are listed; late registration is availabl..

Experience a scenic trail event at Caesar Creek State Park featuring wooded loops and lakefront views. Choose between 50K and 25K distances in traditional trail running or weighted rucking categories.

A Day in the Park is a timed event at Miller Ecological Park with a USTAF certified one mile loop, a 24 hour format with a 100 mile option, and a 6 hour choice introduced in 2025.

The Super Hero Challenge 15K is a trail race at Oakes Quarry Park, Fairborn, Ohio on 11/07/2026, featuring limestone cliffs and wooded trails. The 15K entry fee is $45; finishers receive a medal and overall winners receive awards.

Trail races at General Butler State Resort Park on 11/07/2026 include 5K, 10K, 13.1 mile, 20K relay and a 6 Hours of Power loop event with park facilities and river overlook.

A 5K run or walk on the trails of Shawnee Prairie Preserve in Greenville, Ohio on November 14, 2026. The event features age group divisions, chip timing, shirts for early registrants, and proceeds support the Raptor Ambassador program.

Turkey Trails Cincinnati presents in-person and virtual running options on 11/14/2026 in Hamilton OH, from a 50 m kids dash up to a half marathon. Event features include chip timing, shirts, custom bibs, medals, free photos, and finish-line..

A *4 miles* trail run and walk at Veterans Park in Lexington on November 14, 2026, over mostly hard-packed dirt trails with grassy and short paved sections. The race is chip timed, offers awards, hydration stops, and a virtual option with m..

An evening 5K at the Kentucky Horse Park on November 21, 2026 offers a chip-timed competitive race and an untimed stroll through the Southern Lights Holiday Village. The event includes awards, family activities, and limited event shirts.

Experience a scenic trail race through the limestone cliffs and wooded paths of Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn. Choose between distances ranging from a fun run to a 15k trail adventure.

Trail races at East Fork State Park on December 6, 2026, using a 6.55 mile singletrack loop with Quarter, Half, and Full options, on-course aid stations, chip timing, race shirt if registered by 11/14, and a finisher medal for all finishers..

A trail race at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio on December 12, 2026, offering a 1.55 mile fun run plus 5K, 10K, and 15K courses through limestone cliffs and wooded trails.

A trail half marathon of about 13.5 miles at John Bryan State Park in Yellow Springs, Ohio. ORRRC members run free; non-members ages 15+ pay $10. The race uses timing chips, aid stations, and relies on volunteer support.

Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn on December 26, 2026 offer a 1.55 mile fun run plus 5K, 10K and 15K distances, with awards for overall winners and finisher medals for all participants.

A multi-duration timed trail event at Majestic Farm in Batavia, OH on a 2 mile loop offering 48 hour, 24 hour, 12 hour, 12 hour ruck, and 8 hour options. Reusable cups, free horse stalls, an AWD division, and cash prizes for course records.

A team 10K adventure race across a 575 acre Kentucky farm with 18 challenge checkpoints and a two hour time limit. A separate 1 mile community event offers food trucks, activities, and six open checkpoints.