Trail Running calendar near Cleveland 2026-2027

Experience the natural beauty of Findley State Park on a scenic trail course around the lake. Choose from various running and hiking distances to support local park conservation and enjoy handcrafted medals.

The Flock of Flamingos will take place in Parma on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run 5 miles.

A community cross country event at Seven Hills Recreation Center featuring a grass-and-trail 5K and a 1-mile family walk, with entertainment, food trucks, and finisher medals.

Event Overview The Clipper XC Series is a four-week cross-country race series held on Wednesday evenings in the summer. The series consists of two distances run on alternating weeks. Race Details The events take place at the Ward Athletic C..

Experience a scenic trail journey through Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summit Metro Parks. Choose from 100 mile, 50 mile, marathon, or relay distances in this historic Northeast Ohio endurance event.

An inaugural 4 mile event on July 31, 2026 at Iron Horse Trail in Alliance, Ohio, with in-person and virtual 4 mile options. Registration runs March 28 to July 24 with a $35 fee and includes a bib, shirt, and medal.

A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra on a family farm in Glenmont, OH with trails through old growth timber and prairie. Free camping and parking are available near the start and finish.

A 5K Run and Walk held on airfield grounds in Malvern, Ohio, routed on hard packed dirt beside a grass private runway. Registration opens April 1 and the fee is $25.

Experience the natural beauty of Cuyahoga Valley National Park with a 5 or 10 mile trail race. Explore the scenic paths of the Oak Hill Trail Head during this Saturday morning event in Peninsula.

Support the South Range Cross Country program at this school based event in Canfield featuring a cross country 5K and a half mile kids fun run.

A roughly 203 mile out and back road run along Ohio route 45 from Walnut Beach to Wellsville, with an optional 100 mile point to point. Course support is minimal so runners typically rely on crew or self support.

This cross-country 5K takes runners through the scenic Penitentiary Glen Reservation on a course of grass and limestone trails. Separate male and female races are offered, welcoming participants of all ages and experience levels.

A 5k mud run in Oak Harbor with more than 20 obstacles and two difficulty options per obstacle. Medals are awarded to all participants and 10% of proceeds go to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

An endurance challenge on a 1.1 mile loop with 140 ft elevation per lap in Cleveland's Rocky River Reservation. Entry is donation based and proceeds are intended to help cancer patients.

An evening trail event at Hemlock Creek Picnic Area in Bedford Reservation, Walton Hills OH, with a 7 mile route, a 1 mile option, a shallow river crossing, live German music, a biergarten, and proceeds benefiting Bike Cleveland.

A multi-distance ultrarun on a 25 mile loop at Camp Tuscazoar near Dover, Ohio, featuring daylight and night options, cupless aid, drop-bag support, pacer rules for longer distances, and distance-based cutoff times.

Trail races at Camp Manatoc on mostly single track, technical trails with hills and quick turns. Distances include Half Marathon, 15k, and 5k; dogs are allowed and donations benefit Camp Manatoc.

Experience a scenic single track race through Mill Creek Park featuring waterfalls and historic landmarks. Choose between a 25K or 50K distance on a well marked course with an enthusiastic finish line celebration.

Trail races at Richfield Heritage Preserve offering 50K, 1/2 Marathon and 10K on repeated 6 mile loops through single track, bridle trails, fields and camp roads. Aid stations provide water, gels and snacks with larger options for the 50K.

Run through the forested trails of West Branch State Park on the newly designated Buckeye State Trail section. Choose between a full marathon half marathon or 10k while exploring oak forests and lakefront views in Ohio.