Trail Running calendar near Downtown Akron 2025-2026

Tackle the Eagle Up Ultra at St Helena Park in Canal Fulton with a scenic five mile loop along the Ohio Erie Canal Towpath. Pick 24 hour, new 25K, or relays chasing 100 miles, with aid stations, camping and a post race beer.

Join Around the Beach on June 13 in Munroe Falls for a scenic 5K or 1.55 mile fun walk around the lake to support Running2bwell. Live music, treats, a tech shirt and medal, and a course friendly to dogs and strollers.

Tuscazoar Raw invites trail runners to tackle rugged, scenic loops at Camp Tuscazoar near Dover OH with 25K, 50K and a demanding 100K with 10,500 feet of climbing. Enjoy aid station support, a race shirt, beer ticket and finisher medal.

Join Little Carolina Trail Fest on June 20 for an evening at Rocky River where a scenic 5K loop can be repeated for longer distances. Finishers get a custom medal and pin, then celebrate with live bluegrass and a beer garden with a free fir..

Experience a unique blend of trail running and horseback riding at Hillman State Park near Pittsburgh. Teams can take on Ride and Tie or Equathon distances from 6 to 30 miles over flowy singletrack, grass and gravel in a scenic two day even..

Run Akron on July 11, 2026 with marathon, half and 10K routes along the scenic Towpath Trail through Summit Metro Parks, past waterfalls and historic locks. Finishers get medals and shirts and aid stations are provided.

Run the 20th Annual Burning River Runs and Relay in Cuyahoga Falls July 25 to 26 on scenic trails through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Options from 100 mile to marathon and team relays support park conservation.

Experience Steel City Human vs Horse at Hillman State Park in Burgettstown, where runners and riders race side by side on scenic single track, gravel and meadow trails. Choose 20k, 50k or 50 mile distances and enjoy a unique race day.

Run or hike scenic singletrack at Oak Hill with 5 mile or 10 mile options featuring a fast descent, long climb, and twisty rooted trails. Enjoy finisher swag and race day vibes while supporting the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National P..

Experience the Buckeye Ultra, a rugged 203 mile out and back road run from Lake Erie beach through rolling hills, small towns and Amish country. Opt for the 100 mile finish or tackle the full course for a distinctive buckle and epic challen..

Run the Minnehaha 15k or 5k at Camp Manatoc on September 5, 2026, through scenic private camp trails past Minnehaha Falls. Part of the Dirty Trail Series, it welcomes hikers and dogs by permission and supports Camp Manatoc.

Tuscazoar Endurance Race at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover OH on Sept 5, 2026 features a roughly 25 mile loop and options from 25 to 100 miles plus night 25 and 50 mile races. Expect rugged trail, supportive aid stations and onsite camping.

Leave No Trace at Camp Manatoc is a scenic trail event through white pine groves and past Minnehaha Falls, perfect for runners and hikers. Choose the half marathon or the new 15k and 5k, bring your dog, earn a finisher medal and support Cam..

Run through pasture, woods, crop fields and country roads at the Charm Field and Trail Challenge in Millersburg, OH. Timed 5k and a kids fun run take place alongside Charm Days with food, a pony parade and community activities.

Run the Chippewa Creek Challenge, a 13.1 mile trail race through steep, twisting trails in Brecksville Reservation on October 24, 2026. Grab a finisher medal and tee and help support Cleveland Metroparks trails.

Conquer the Castle is a scenic trail race at North Chagrin Reservation with distances from 5K to 100K and ruck divisions. Tackle looped terrain, climb behind Squire's Castle for a knighting token, and enjoy stocked aid stations and great fi..