Trail Running calendar near Downtown Akron 2026-2027

Trail run or hike on the bridle trails of North Chagrin Reservation with 8k and 15k options, a heated shelter and a hot chocolate bar. Part of the Dirty Trail Series, with awards and donations benefiting Cleveland Metroparks trails.

Shake off winter at the Cabin Fever Trail Race at Richfield Heritage Preserve on Feb 21 with 5k and 5 mile runs, ruck and virtual entries. Enjoy a s'more station, Masthead beer garden, swag and awards while supporting the park.

A trail half marathon and two, three, and four person relay options on February 28, 2026 in Concord Township, Ohio. Registration includes a finisher medal, a quarter zip, soup and a sandwich, with early and race day packet pick-up.

Trail running event in Hinckley, OH featuring marked 25k loops with climbs, roots and mud, multiple distances, weekend camping, and proceeds benefiting Run To Share.

Three out and back trail races on the Ohio Erie Canal Towpath Trail in Canal Fulton OH. Distances are 25K, 50K and 50 miles, with aid stations, a 50 50 entry drawing, one drop bag for the 50 mile race and a 14 hour cutoff.

Join the Little Oregon Trail Run on March 21 in Cleveland for scenic 13K and 5K courses plus ruck and kid friendly options. Enjoy pine lined single track, chip timing, finish snacks and a hooded sweatshirt for timely registrants.

Trail 10k and half marathon at Brecksville Reservation on March 28, 2026, starting from the Meadows Picnic Area. The course uses hiking and bridle trails; hikers are welcome for the 10k and finishers receive a medal plus a swag choice.

Join a scenic 5k run or walk at Rotary Lake in Barnesville on March 28, 2026, featuring mixed trails and roads and friendly competition. Bring the family for a free kids fun run, tasty post race treats and unique handcrafted nature trophies..

A baseball themed run through Tremont, Cleveland with 4 mile and 2 mile options, a midpoint run of the bases at Clark Field Park, and a post-race block party at Mosaic Brewing supporting Tremont West.

Join the inaugural RunHer Society 5k and 1 Mile Walk for women on April 4, 2026 at Clark Field along the Towpath in Cleveland. Run or walk to support the New Life Serenity Center and enjoy a t shirt, finisher medal, and post race celebratio..

A trail event at Mohican State Park offering 50K and 25K routes with significant climbing, marked aid stations, postrace showers and food, and on-site cabin lodging. Registration opens January 7, 2026 in Loudonville, OH.

Dirty Dash is a trail 10k and half marathon at Shelterhouse Picnic Area in South Chagrin Reservation on April 18, 2026. The race is part of the Dirty Trail Series and includes finisher swag, awards, and donations to Cleveland Metroparks.

Point to point races of 20, 15, and 10 miles follow a converted rail trail and finish at Lake Metroparks Environmental Learning Center in Painesville on April 19, 2026. Races are chip timed and include a medal, shirt, and post race pancakes..

A spring trail event at Brady's Run Park, the Tapped For Sap 25k+ follows an approx 16 mile loop with mixed single track and paved sections, about 2,300 feet of elevation, aid stations including maple syrup shots, and post race pancakes.

Challenge rugged, scenic trails at Mohican State Park Lodge with marathon, half marathon, or 15k options that pass Clearfork Gorge, a covered bridge, and Lyons Falls. Finishers receive a triblend tee and medal.

A 24-hour trail race at Lake Metroparks Chapin Forest Reservation near Kirtland, OH, run on a USATF certified 1.002445-mile loop with rolling terrain. Live chip timing, race swag, medals for under 100 miles and buckles for 100 miles or more..

A gnome themed trail race at Camp Tuscazoar with roughly 9 miles, 25k and 50k on single track and bridle trails. The course includes hidden gnomes to spot, staffed aid stations, cupless support, and a 10 hour cut off.

Trail event at Moraine State Park with four options: 20 mile run/endurance hike, 50K, 50 mile ultramarathon, and a five-person 50 mile relay. Courses are out-and-back on the Glacier Ridge section and all finishers receive medallions.

Fools on May 23, 2026 at Camp Manatoc in Peninsula OH offers trail formats from a 10k to an 8 hour format with fully stocked aid stations and age group awards. The course is nearly all trail with singletrack and hills.

Run or walk the TuscParks Norma Johnson Center 5K Follow the Flock on May 25, 2026 in Dover for a scenic trail through grassy paths and rolling hills. Awards, door prizes and a guaranteed shirt if you register by May 3 make it fun for all l..