Trail Running calendar near Covington 2026-2027

Events The Caesar Creek Trail Race is a three-day trail running event in late May. It offers multiple distance events on Saturday and Sunday, plus a 10K and 5K on Monday. The available race distances are: Saturday 1/2 Marathon Sunday 1/2 M..

Trail races at French Park in Cincinnati include 5K, 10K and a half marathon on off road trails with notable elevation gain. Events award series points and finisher medals and have a three hour course limit.

Join a family-friendly trail run supporting local Bible education. Choose from a timed 5K or a kids' 1-mile fun run on the Liberty-Benton campus, where pets are welcome. Awards include age-group prizes and ice cream coupons for young runner..

Join the pack for a trail race at Alum Creek State Park in Ohio. Choose from distances including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, a 20K relay, or a six-hour timed event. The scenic course features shale cliffs and runs along the state's largest in..

This adaptive trail race at Russ Nature Reserve welcomes all abilities with a choice of 1-mile, 2-mile, or 5K distances. It's free for ORRRC members and youth 14 & under, or $10 for others. A rolling start allows flexible arrival times.

This 5K trail race takes place at Possum Creek Metropark on a course with varied surfaces and minimal elevation change. It's a low-cost, community-focused event organized by the all-volunteer Ohio River Road Runners Club. Registration is fr..

Run through the woods at night on the single-track trails of Caesar Creek State Park. Choose from marathon, half marathon, or 10K distances in this cupless, gear-mandatory race. Finishers earn a glowing owl medal, with awards for top perfor..

This trail run near Dayton covers approximately 13.5 miles through John Bryan State Park. It's free for club members and kids under 14, with a low fee for others, and features chip timing and refreshments.

A 3.6 mile trail through French Park in Cincinnati featuring meadow and interior trails with multiple creek crossings using stepping stones, log bridges or water routes. This is the fourth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series on Father’s Day 2..

A trail race at Mount Airy Forest in Cincinnati on June 27, 2026 offering 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and a 30K run made of three 10K loops. The event includes themed medals, costume awards, and series points within the ATRS program.

Looped trail ultras at Caesar Creek State Park with 50k and 50 mile options on single-track trails. The cupless event has two manned aid stations, drop bag support at the visitor center, and a 14.5 hour cutoff.

Experience the scenic Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park with a family friendly 5k trail walk or a demanding 10k run featuring a famous stair climb finish. Join a community event supporting a healthy cancer preventative lifestyle.

Join the Tiger Trail 5K in Lawrenceburg, part of the summer SIRC series supporting local school running programs. Choose from a run, walk, or cross-country member event, with special pricing for team members. Complete the circuit for a chan..

Experience the natural beauty of French Park in Cincinnati with this trail race featuring wooded paths and creek crossings. Finishers receive themed medals and can compete for points in a season-long trail running series.

Kick off the cross country season at Westerville North High School with 2 mile races for elementary, middle school, and adult runners finishing inside the stadium.

This summer cross-country series in Mason features a 2-mile grass race. Compete individually or with a team in high school or open categories. Spectators are welcome free of charge.

The Buckeye Sun Trail Runs offer a scenic loop course along Alum Creek Reservoir. Runners can choose from four distances, each based on laps of the rolling 4.1-mile trail. The event features a finisher's amenity for all and awards for top p..

The Buckeye Moon Trail Runs offer a unique night race experience on looped trails alongside Alum Creek Reservoir. Runners can choose from four distances, from 7K to 26K, each requiring headlamps for the illuminated course. All finishers rec..

Run through 7000 acres of prairies and forests at the Darby Creek Bison 10k Trail Race. Enjoy a chip timed course in Ohio largest Metro Park with awards for multiple age categories.

Run or walk along the Pennsy Trail in Greenfield to support international cultural exchange programs. This community event features 5K and 1 Mile distances on a flat down and back course.