Trail Running calendar near Downtown Akron 2026-2027

Trail races at Salt Fork State Park offering 50k, 20 Mile and 10 Mile looped courses on hiking and bridle trails; awards, a triblend tee and finisher medal, and donations benefit local mounted search and rescue.

A trail 15K at Sand Run Metro Park in Akron, Ohio with over 1,000 feet of climbing and loops on primitive single track. Registration closes June 5 and no race day entries are allowed.

Enjoy a hilly run or walk around the lake at Munroe Falls Metro Park. This community event features a 5k run, a 1.55 mile fun walk, and live music at a stroller and pet friendly finish line.

Dylan's Dash 5K is a cross-country run/walk fundraiser for Type 1 Diabetes awareness in Orrville. It's part of a larger Family Fun Day at Caskeys Campground, featuring a free kids run and post-race activities like swimming and food trucks.

Trail races of 5k, 5 mile and 10 mile take place around Kendall Lake in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The event offers finisher swag, supports the Humane Society of Summit County, and welcomes hikers.

Experience a rugged trail race at Camp Tuscazoar featuring a challenging figure eight course with significant elevation gain. Choose between three distances and enjoy a well supported event with a finishers medal and post race rewards.

Celebrate summer on the Cleveland trails at the Little Carolina Trail Fest. Run, hike, or ruck a 5K loop course for distances from 5K to 20K, followed by live bluegrass music and a beer garden. This chip-timed evening event welcomes all pac..

A community trail event in Steubenville, OH featuring a 5k trail run and walk, a Tot Trot for ages 3 to 6, and a race shirt option. The course follows the Purple and Red trails at Historic Beatty Park with wooded paths and creek crossings.

Celebrate a piece of Ohio running history with the Buckeye Trail. This point-to-point race offers a 50k and a 25k on scenic trails in the Brecksville Reservation. It's the state's oldest trail 50k, featuring classic courses and supporting t..

A trail race in Akron, Ohio on July 11, 2026 that runs from Memorial Parkway into Summit Metro Parks. Distances include marathon, half marathon and 10K with water stations and medals for all finishers.

Experience the natural beauty of Findley State Park on a scenic trail course around the lake. Choose from various running and hiking distances to support local park conservation and enjoy handcrafted medals.

The Flock of Flamingos will take place in Parma on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run 5 miles.

Second annual cross country event at Seven Hills Recreation Center on July 19, 2026, featuring a 5K and a 1-mile family walk. The varied course runs over grass, gravel and a short wooded trail, with entertainment and midday food trucks.

Event Overview The Clipper XC Series is a four-week cross-country race series held on Wednesday evenings in the summer. The series consists of two distances run on alternating weeks. Race Details The events take place at the Ward Athletic C..

Experience a scenic trail journey through Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summit Metro Parks. Choose from 100 mile, 50 mile, marathon, or relay distances in this historic Northeast Ohio endurance event.

Run S'more 4-Miler is a July 31, 2026 running event on the Iron Horse Trail in Alliance, Ohio, featuring a 4-mile out and back course with both in person and virtual options; the race starts and finishes at First Christian Church.

Event Overview The Steel City Human vs Horse is a simultaneous trail running and horseback endurance race. It is modeled after similar race formats in the UK and Arizona. Runners on foot and riders on horseback start together to see who can..

The Hillman Ride and Fly will take place in Frankfort Springs on Saturday 1 August 2026. You can run between 21 and 50 miles.

A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra on a family farm in Glenmont, OH with trails through old growth timber and prairie. Free camping and parking are available near the start and finish.

A 5K Run and Walk held on airfield grounds in Malvern, Ohio, routed on hard packed dirt beside a grass private runway. Registration opens April 1 and the fee is $25.