Trail Running calendar near Dayton 2026-2027

A two-day trail event at John Bryan State Park near Yellow Springs, Ohio, featuring half marathons, 10K, 5K, 20K relay and a six-hour timed event. A Pack Pass offers entry into all 2026 events.

Timed trail event at John Bryan State Park where runners complete repeated 5K loops over six hours; official finish requires at least four loops and results record total loops completed.

Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio with 5K, 10K, 15K and a 1.55 mile fun run using 1.55 mile out-and-back laps; overall awards, a costume award, and finisher medals are provided.

A community trail 5K and fun run in Zanesfield, Ohio on May 9, 2026 that welcomes runners and walkers. Registration opens April 9 and a race t shirt and swag are guaranteed for registrations by April 20.

Trail races at Hueston Woods State Park on May 16–17, 2026 offer multiple distances from 5K to a looped 50K that requires completing ten loops. Aid stations, finisher medals, a shirt order code, and drinks and pizza at the finish are provid..

Experience a diverse trail race at Hueston Woods State Park. Choose from several distances including a half marathon and explore unique terrain filled with ancient fossils.

A three loop 50 kilometer race through John Bryan State Park in Yellow Springs, Ohio on May 16, 2026. The event is cupless with fully manned aid stations, a nine hour cutoff, and finishing awards plus top three awards by gender.

Experience the ridges and meadows of Mt. Airy Forest in this multi distance trail race. Choose between 5.4 or 10.6 miles with early start options for those needing extra time on the scenic counter clockwise loop.

A series of three free community trail runs in Franklin County Metro Parks on May 21, May 30 and June 3, 2026. Events feature Hoka trail shoe demos, raffles, food and music, and attending all three earns a badge and entry for Hoka shoes.

Experience the diverse landscapes of Caesar Creek State Park with a range of trail races including 5K, 10K, half marathon, and relay options through scenic woods and meadows.

Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn offer 5K, 10K, and 15K options on limestone cliffs and wooded trails, with finisher medals and awards for overall winners.

Trail running events at A.W. Marion State Park along Hargus Lake shoreline, featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 6 Hours of Power and a 20K relay across 310 acres of woodlands and native landscapes.

Approximate 5K adventure race at East Fork State Park near Cincinnati with 15+ natural and man-made obstacles, from mud crawls and wall climbs to cargo nets and a sandy beach finish.

A 13.1 mile trail race at French Shelter Park in Cincinnati on May 30, 2026, run as four 5K loops plus a 1K loop. The route passes meadows, wooded trails and a creek and includes about 331 ft of total ascent.

A weekend of obstacle races at Perfect North Slopes near Cincinnati, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, Ultra and kids races across hilly, muddy terrain with onsite parking and a base-lodge festival area.

Metahqua 24 in Chillicothe Ohio runs on a two mile loop with mixed single track and grass and offers youth 2 mile, 10k, 24 hour solo and relay, and a new 100 mile option with a 32 hour limit.

Experience a trail race along the largest inland beach in Ohio at Alum Creek State Park. Choose from distances ranging from 5K to a half marathon or join a relay team to run through scenic shale cliffs.

An adaptive trail event at Russ Nature Reserve offering 1 mile, 2 mile, and 5K options; rolling starts accommodate walkers, runners, and wheelchair participants, with member fee waivers and on-site registration options.

Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio offer 5K, 10K, and 15K courses on limestone cliffs and wooded trails. Overall winners receive awards and all finishers receive a medal.

A community event in Lawrenceburg combining an Oxbow 5K run/walk and an untimed Adventure Trek through the Guard Archaeological Preserve. Single registration covers both activities and includes a T-shirt plus festival access.