Trail Running calendar near Covington 2026-2027

Run under the stars at Night Owl Trail on January 10, 2026 at Caesar Creek State Park. Choose marathon, half marathon or 10K on scenic rolling single track around the lake and earn a glow in the dark owl medal.

Experience the Fantastic Frigid 5K Series in January at Stratford Ecological Center in Delaware Ohio, running scenic nature trails around the preserve. One race is sold out and spots are limited for January 24, so register soon.

Join the Chilly Chili Trail Run on February 7 at Ouabache State Park in Bluffton Indiana with scenic 3 and 5 mile trails. Registration includes a long sleeve shirt, hot chili and age group awards.

Join the Lake Of The Woods winter trail event on Sat Feb 7 2026 in Farmersville, offering 5k and 50k options for runners and ruckers rain or shine. Enjoy wooded lake loops, a finishers medal and warm camp comforts with soup and a bonfire.

Join the Frozen Trailfest at Franke Park on February 14, 2026 for 5K and 10K trail runs, a 20K mountain bike ride and a 10K wheelchair race. Enjoy wintry trails, mixed surfaces and on site packet pickup with awards after the races.

Take on the Frosty 14 at Caesar Creek State Park on Feb 21: a scenic, mostly single track 14 mile trail featuring creek crossings and rolling climbs. Warm up after with homemade chili and great volunteer support.

Take on scenic trails at Mounds State Park on March 7, 2026 with 5K and 15K options as part of the DINO Trail Run Series. Enjoy river views, ceremonial mounds, on course aid stations and heated facilities for a comfortable race day.

Enjoy a scenic 10 mile out and back on the Little Miami trail in Yellow Springs on March 7. Chip timing, refreshments and friendly age group awards make this a welcoming community run.

Run for the Green Trail Run on March 14 in Maineville at Landen Deerfield Park offers a scenic, about 3.5 mile wooded course with creek crossings. Walk and volunteer options make this an ideal kickoff to the Dirt Days Trail Series.

Celebrate St Patrick's Day with a friendly 5k along Dayton's scenic Iron Horse trail on March 15, 2026. Chip timing, refreshments and club awards make this volunteer run event a fun, affordable race for all ages.

Run the Scout Run on March 21, 2026 in Lebanon, Ohio, with an in person or virtual 5K on scenic trail loops. Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 186, the event supports local projects and offers shirts and medals for early registrants.

Run a chip timed 10 mile trail through Forest Field and Bill Yeck Parks, laid out as two scenic 5 mile loops over trails and prairie. Hosted by the volunteer Ohio River Road Runners Club, the community event offers refreshments and friendly..

Run or walk through scenic vineyards and a nearby bike trail at Valley Vineyards Winery & Brewery, then celebrate with a pour of wine. Chip timed 5k with a T shirt, collapsible wine glass and a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper.

Tackle the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek on April 4 with 6K, 10K, 20K or 50K options. Enjoy looped trail scenery, an event shirt and medal, plus Fleet Feet packet pickup for a muddy, memorable day.

Camp Hook 4 Hour Trail Runs welcomes solo runners and 2 or 3 person relays to tackle a scenic 1.85 mile loop around Lake George on a four hour clock. Expect rooty trails, on site camping, free aid and finisher awards.

Alum Creek Trail Races at Alum Creek State Park on April 18, 2026 offer 5K, 10K, half marathon, relay and 6 Hours of Power on scenic shale cliffs and an inland beach. All finishers get custom medals and Hammer Nutrition swag.

Run the Dirt Days Trail Series at Ault Park on April 19, 2026 a scenic 3.6 mile rolling trail that winds past an old railroad trestle and along an old pioneer road. Chip timing, refreshments and age graded awards make this a fun community r..

Tackle rolling trails around Caesar Creek Lake in this Wolf Pack series favorite, with race options from 5K to half marathon plus relay and a 6 hour challenge. Enjoy scenic meadows and woods, strong support, and a festive finish line vibe.

Run scenic trails around Caesar Creek State Park on April 25, 2026, with options from 5K to a half marathon, relays and a 6 hour endurance challenge. All runners receive a custom bib, medal, fueling and certified timed results.

Join a scenic 10k trail at George Rogers Clark State Park in Springfield on Tuesday May 5 2026. Hosted by the all volunteer Ohio River Road Runners Club, the event features chip timing, refreshments and a friendly community vibe.