Trail Running calendar near Cleveland 2026-2027

Experience the peak of autumn foliage at the Chippewa Creek Challenge in the Brecksville Reservation. Run a half marathon trail course through the heart of the Cleveland Metroparks amidst vibrant fall colors.

Trail races at Ledge Lake Lodge in Hinckley Reservation featuring half, full and double marathon loop formats across rocky, rooty terrain; the double marathon has a 16 hour cutoff.

A five event Tuesday evening trail series in Cuyahoga Valley National Park with 3 to 5 mile courses at different park locations, a weekly surprise twist, series swag, and point based awards for overall and age group standings.

Test your endurance at the North Chagrin Reservation with races ranging from a 5k to a 100k ultramarathon. Discover scenic forest trails featuring creek crossings and a unique knighting ceremony for long distance finishers.

Timed individual and relay races at South Mastick in Rocky River Reservation on November 7, 2026, featuring 3 hour and 6 hour timed events plus 4 mile races on a 2 mile loop, chip timing, and awards across multiple divisions.

A two-loop trail running event at North Chagrin Reservation in Willoughby Hills, Ohio, the Dirty Dirty 15K is the final race of the Dirty Trail Series, passing Squires Castle, Buttermilk Falls and Oxbow Lagoon and ending with a series party..

A loop-format trail and road event in Akron with 50K, 25K and 5 mile options through Bath Nature Preserve. Mixed terrain, two aid stations per loop, an eight hour course limit, and proceeds supporting local conservation and a university fie..

A trail race in Glenmont, Ohio on Dec 12, 2026 offering 50k and 25k distances on the original Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra course. The events use a standard race format with a lightly stocked aid station and shirts guaranteed for orders..

Shake off the winter doldrums at the Cabin Fever Trail Race in Richfield. Run or ruck through the historic Richfield Heritage Preserve and enjoy a post race s'more station and beer garden.

Little Oregon Trail Run in Cleveland Metroparks on March 20, 2027 offers 13K and 5K trail races, ruck events with patches, and a kid's fun run, with packet pick up the day before and on race day.

A memorial 5K trail run through the wooded trails of Camp Manatoc in Peninsula, Ohio on April 18, 2027. Registration is open March 1 through December 31, 2026 with a $30 fee. Proceeds support camp financial assistance and participants recei..

A multi-distance trail event in Mohican Memorial State Forest featuring 100-mile, 50-mile and marathon races. The Mohican 100 is a qualifier for Western States and UTMB series, with aid stations, drop bag support, and marked looped courses.

Cleveland Spartan Trifecta Weekend at Southington Off-Road Park on October 30-31, 2027 offers multiple obstacle races through dense forest and rugged trails. Participants can contest Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra or a kids race and attempt a..