Trail Running calendar near Dayton 2026-2027

Trail runs at Mt. Airy Forest offering one lap of 5.4 miles or two laps of 10.6 miles, plus Trekker categories that allow extra time and a recorded finish. This is a scored leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series with chip timing.

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..

The Hargus Lake Trail Race offers trail running through the scenic woodlands and along the lake shore at A.W. Marion State Park. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a timed 6-hour event. All races take place on May 30,..

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 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..

Join a community event in Greensburg supporting individuals with special needs. Features a 5K trail run and 400m dashes for all abilities set within 264 acres of scenic woods and hills.

Run a 13.5-mile trail course starting from John Bryan State Park in Yellow Springs. This club event is free for ORRRC members and just $10 for others, offering chip timing and refreshments. The first 200 finishers get an award.

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.

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.

A trail race at East Fork State Park on July 26, 2026, offering 5.6 and 10.8 mile laps plus Trekker categories for extra time. The course runs on the Backpack Trail through dense woods and reverses direction for 2026.

Event Overview The Indian Trails 5K is a 5K running and walking event scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Milan, Indiana. The event is the fourth race in the Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit (SIRC), a summer series of five 5K race..

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..