Trail Running calendar near Dayton 2025-2026

Join Empower Backyard Ultra in Lebanon, Ohio for a last person standing event with 12 Hour and 24 Hour fixed distance options. Run measured loops on scenic trails by day and a quiet bike path by night while enjoying swag and refreshments.

Run the scenic limestone gorge at John Bryan State Park in Yellow Springs, OH with distances from 5K to half marathon, a relay and a 6 hour challenge. Enjoy marked mixed terrain, rolling climbs, aid stations and finisher swag.

Join the Finish Strong 5K Trail Run or 1 Mile Fun Run hosted by Madison Christian School to support the Middle School Retreat. Enjoy off road trails, music, snacks, and campus spirit as runners of all ages chase medals, shirts, and fun priz..

Join Turkey Trails at Sawyer Point Park in Cincinnati on November 16 for fun runs for the whole family, from Kids Dash to 10k plus a virtual option. Enjoy race shirts, medals, and scenic riverfront routes with awards for 5k and 10k finisher..

The Run Empowered Series will take place in Cincinnati on Monday 1 December 2025.

Take on the Topo Trail Marathon at East Fork State Park on a scenic 6.55 mile singletrack loop, choosing Quarter, Half or Full distances. Chip timing, aid stations, a long sleeve race shirt and a finisher medal add extra race day perks.

Celebrate the season at the ORRRC Winter Solstice Trail Half in Yellow Springs, Ohio, a scenic trail run. Enjoy chip timed results, aid stations, a finisher award and post race refreshments on friendly trails.

Run under the stars at the Night Owl Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K around scenic Caesar Creek State Park. Expect wooded single track, rolling hills and fun aid stations for a challenging and memorable night trail experience.

Run the Scout Run in Lebanon OH on March 21, 2026: an in person 5K on scenic mixed surface trails or a virtual 5K from anywhere. Support Boy Scout Troop 186 and register early for a commemorative shirt and finisher medal.

Vernal Equinox multi hour trail run March 27 to 29 at Majestic Farm in Batavia, Ohio offers 8 to 48 hour races and a Ruckers 12. Scenic 2 mile loop, cupless aid stations with hot food and shared stalls.

Muddy Duck returns April 5, 2026 at Alum Creek State Park with 6K, 10K, 20K and 50K trail courses through rocks and roots. Expect rugged singletrack, a race shirt and finisher medal, and Ohio Challenge Series camaraderie so register early.

Run the scenic Alum Creek Marina trails with options for half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay and timed endurance events for runners of all levels. Expect color coded courses, finisher medals, race timing and samples from sponsors.

Find your distance at the Big Deal at Great Seal State Park on May 2, 2026. Options range from a youth 5k to a 100 mile ultra on a rugged single track 20 mile loop with big climbs and scenic views.

Metahqua 24 offers a scenic 2.0 mile trail loop near Chillicothe, OH with options from a youth 2 miler and 10k to 24 hour solo or relay and a new 100 mile solo. Tackle runnable single track, rolling climbs, and an endurance friendly vibe.

Run scenic single track loops at Caesar Creek State Park in the Dawg Gone Long Run, with 50 Mile and 50k options, generous cutoffs and volunteer aid stations. Expect rolling trails, technical footing and a friendly cupless race atmosphere.

The Last Buckeye Standing is a backyard ultra at Alum Creek State Park where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner remains. Expect scenic reservoir trails with rolling climbs and night loops so bring a headlamp.