Trail Running calendar near Circleville 2026-2027

Trail races at Alum Creek State Park on October 3, 2026 include a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay and a six hour timed event. Entrants receive a custom medal, bib, on-course aid and recorded results.

Run with Heart in Urbana offers a 5K, a 1 mile fun run walk, or virtual participation along the Simon Kenton Bike Path. The 5K awards the top three male and female finishers in several age categories.

A two day trail event at John Bryan State Park on October 10 and 11, 2026 featuring half marathons, 10K and 5K races, a 20K relay, and a six hour timed event. A Pack Pass provides entry to all 2026 events.

A Halloween themed race day in Lewis Center with distances from a 50 m kids dash to a half marathon, plus a virtual option, chip timing, awards, free photos, and event swag for most distances.

A 5K trail race on the Grant Park trails in Centerville with free entry for current ORRRC members and a ten dollar fee for non members 15 and older; timing chips, chip check in, and age group awards are provided.

A third annual trail event in Chillicothe, OH that serves as the finale of the RunFluent Ohio Trail Series. It features a 12 hour solo, a 12 hour two person relay and a 7K on mostly hard packed trails with scenic overlooks.

Trail races at Germantown MetroPark offer multiple distances through old-growth forest, ravines, prairies and the Twin Creek corridor. The event includes marked courses, aid stations, timing, race items, and postrace refreshments.

The Finish Strong 5K Fun Run will take place in Groveport on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

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.

Trail races on the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park on November 1, 2026, offering 10K, 20K, and 50K distances with tiered registration fees and a no-refund, no-bib-transfer policy.

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.

Experience a scenic trail run through 500 acres of forest and meadows at Marmon Valley Farm. Choose between 5K, 10K, or 20K distances to support summer camp scholarships for children.

Trail marathon and half marathon in Burr Oak State Park featuring rolling hills, creek crossings, and sections of the Buckeye Trail.

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.

Timed ultrarunning event at Miller Ecological Park in Lebanon, Ohio offering 24 hour, 100 mile and a 6 hour option on a USTAF certified one mile loop. Central aid station and locally made awards are provided.

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.

Turkey Trails Columbus on 11/15/2026 at Ohio State at Newark offers distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon. The event includes a chip timed 5k and 10k, a virtual option, and event shirts and medals for most entries.

Alley Trail Classic in Lancaster, Ohio on November 15, 2026 features a one loop 5k and a five loop 28k trail race with cash prizes and awards and set registration dates.

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..