Trail Running calendar near Cleveland 2025-2026

The Dirty Dirty is a 15k trail race on Nov 22, 2025 at North Chagrin Reservation, two scenic loops through woodlands and past Squires Castle and Buttermilk Falls. Expect rugged trails, a finisher medal, and a lively community vibe.

Run 50K, 25K, or 5 mile loops from the Regal Beagle in Akron through Bath Nature Preserve and park, with rolling hills and mixed trail surfaces. All finishers get custom gifts including a Regal Beagle medal while supporting local conservati..

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the 57th Penton Memorial Turkey Trot at Lorain County Community College in Elyria with a true 10K cross country course or a 2 mile fun run for all levels. Enjoy friendly competition, age group awards and lively hol..

Join the Frosty Buck Trail Race in Glenmont, OH on December 13, 2025 for scenic, looped winter trail running with 25k and 50k options. Tackle multiple laps of the original BBTBU course with light aid at the loop start and finish.

Join the Cabin Fever Trail Race in Richfield on Feb 21 for scenic 5k and 5 mile trail runs and rucks, with in person and virtual options. Registration includes a long sleeve shirt, snacks, s'more station and a beer garden.

Get Lucky 50/50 on March 21, 2026 in Canal Fulton invites runners to tackle 25k, 50k or 50 miles along the scenic Ohio Erie Canal Towpath. Every finisher earns a medal and age group awards, and all registrations include a 50/50 drawing entr..

Run through the pine lined single track at Cleveland Metroparks with 13K and 5K trail options, ruck divisions, and a kid's fun run. Chip timing, hooded sweatshirts for participants, and age group awards make for a fun finish.

Choose a 25k or 50k trail challenge at scenic Mohican State Park, starting and finishing at Mohican Adventures. Friendly volunteers and post race refreshments make this a rewarding day of rugged trail fun that supports local programs.

Running with My Gnomies at Camp Tuscazoar offers scenic trail routes of 50K, 25K and a 9ish option through rolling camp hills. Enjoy single track trails, aid stations, a cupless policy and a playful gnome finisher medal.

Mohican Trail Run in late May offers 100 mile, 50 mile and marathon races through scenic single track and dirt roads in Mohican Memorial State Forest near Loudonville Ohio. Expect rugged trails, hearty aid stations and a classic ultramarath..

Run the Cuyahoga Valley 5K and family fun run at Old Trail School on June 6, 2026 in Akron. Enjoy a scenic 5K through wooded Cuyahoga Valley National Park trails or a flat one mile grass loop ideal for families and strollers.

Tackle the Eagle Up Ultra at St Helena Park in Canal Fulton with a scenic five mile loop along the Ohio Erie Canal Towpath. Pick 24 hour, new 25K, or relays chasing 100 miles, with aid stations, camping and a post race beer.

Tuscazoar Raw invites trail runners to tackle rugged, scenic loops at Camp Tuscazoar near Dover OH with 25K, 50K and a demanding 100K with 10,500 feet of climbing. Enjoy aid station support, a race shirt, beer ticket and finisher medal.

Join the 20th Burning River Endurance Runs July 25 to 26, 2026 for scenic trail running through Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summit Metro Parks. Solo and team entries welcome and proceeds benefit local park conservancies.

Run the Buckeye 200: a 203 mile out and back from Lake Erie to Wellsville through lakefront roads, small towns, Amish country and foothills, or choose the 100 mile option. Finishers earn a large buckle and unique award.

Run the Minnehaha 15k or 5k at Camp Manatoc on September 5, 2026, through scenic private camp trails past Minnehaha Falls. Part of the Dirty Trail Series, it welcomes hikers and dogs by permission and supports Camp Manatoc.

Tuscazoar Endurance Race near Dover Ohio centers on a rugged 25 mile loop with distances from 25 to 100 miles. Day and night options, staffed aid stations and drop bag support make it a true ultrarunning challenge.

Run through pasture, woods, crop fields and country roads at the Charm Field and Trail Challenge in Millersburg, OH. Timed 5k and a kids fun run take place alongside Charm Days with food, a pony parade and community activities.