Trail Running calendar near Defiance 2025-2026

Test your endurance at the Heritage Challenge, a 3 or 6 hour timed loop event on mixed trails and paths at Heritage Park in Adrian, Michigan. This year's race is postponed and participants will be notified if a new date is scheduled.

Join the 17th annual After the PKs 5K Road and 10K Trail Run on November 9, 2025 in Van Buren Ohio for road and scenic trail options plus a kids fun run. All proceeds benefit Van Buren High School soccer and scholarships.

Take part in the Scarecrow Sprint 5K in Fremont, Ohio on November 15, 2025, a spirited cross country run around Walsh Park. All levels welcome, with finisher medals and race day registration available.

Join the 31st Annual Turkey Trot 5K in Fort Wayne on November 22, 2025 for a friendly trail run and walk at Homestead Environmental Center. Kids 10 and under can race free in the Turkey Toddlers event.

Join the Crooked Canter on Nov 22, 2025 in Dexter MI at Crooked Lake Campground for a friendly group trail run with a low $5 entry. Pick one or many loops on hilly, rooty trails, then enjoy a bonfire, food, and prizes for fastest and most l..

Join Turkey Trails Toledo on November 23 at Swan Creek Park for a family friendly Thanksgiving run with 1 mile, kids dash, chip timed 5k and 10k, plus a virtual option. Finishers get shirts and medals and age awards for 5k and 10k.

Join Thighs B4 Pies on Thanksgiving Day at Pokagon State Park for a relaxed, untimed 3.9 mile trail run starting and finishing at the CCC shelter. Warm drinks, donuts and good company make this a fun pre pie workout for all abilities.

Run scenic trails at Chain O'Lakes State Park on December 13, 2025, choosing a 13.1 mile loop or run it twice for the full marathon. Aid stations staffed by local teams and an eight hour cutoff create a friendly, supported race day.

Celebrate the season at the Candy Cane Course at University of Toledo on Dec 21, 2025 with in person and virtual options from a Kids Dash to a chip timed 12k. Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and enjoy shirts, medals, and holiday..

Join The Couple Shuffle in Toledo on Feb 1, 2026 for a fun, family friendly run with distances from 2 mile up to 15K plus a Kids Dash and virtual option. Enjoy designer shirts, finisher medals and age group awards for timed races.

Warm up this February at the Chilly Chili Trail Run in Bluffton's Ouabache State Park, offering scenic 3 and 5 mile trail options. Enjoy a long sleeve event shirt and celebratory hot chili in the heated lakeside lodge after your run.

Celebrate winter on frozen singletrack at Franke Park Feb 14 2026 with Frozen Trailfest featuring trail running and mountain biking. Pick a 10K run or 20K ride, bring cold weather gear, and enjoy trophies and friendly community energy.

Celebrate St Patrick's spirit with Time to Paddy in Toledo on March 1 2026 offering 1 mile, 5k, 10k, half marathon, kids dash and virtual options. Runners enjoy custom shirts, medals, chip timing and a fun family vibe.

Join DoNot Stop Half Marathon in Toledo on April 5, 2026 with 1 Mile, Kid's Dash, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, virtual and Volunteer then Run options. Chip timing, designer shirts and finisher medals make every finish feel big.

Take on the Glacial Esker trail for 6, 12 day and night, or 24 hour timed challenges on a 3.55 mile loop near Albion IN. Enjoy a single aid station at the start and finish and chase distance under the stars with the Ignite Trail Series.

Join the Armed Forces Endurance Run, a timed endurance event honoring the Air Force with special swag and finisher medals. Choose 6, 12 or 24 hour solo formats or a 24 hour team relay around scenic Bixler Lake with live music and camping.

Run the Hometown Half Marathon and 5k/10k in Toledo on May 23, 2026 with distances from a Kid's Dash and 1 Mile to a half marathon and a virtual option. Timed races feature chip timing, a designer shirt and finisher medal.

Treat Trot Toledo on June 14, 2026 offers races for all ages from a kids dash and untimed mile to 5K, 10K and half marathon with a virtual option. Enjoy chip timing, finisher medals and shirts plus on site packet pickup and post race awards..

Run or walk the Butterflies & Bouquets 5K in Wauseon, Ohio July 11, 2026, weaving through wooded trails and sunny grassy paths. Stay after the finish for food trucks, prizes and a hands on workshop for pollinator friendly gardens.

Beat the summer heat at the Heatwave Half Marathon in Toledo on July 12, 2026, offering distances for all abilities from kids dashes to a half marathon and relay. Enjoy race swag, medals, chip timing, post race treats, and a virtual option.