Trail Running calendar near Etna 2026-2027

A hilly trail event in Loudonville, Ohio on April 11, 2026 offering 50K and 25K courses with over 4,800 feet of climb. The 50K includes a finisher buckle and fixed cutoffs; registration opens January 7, 2026.

Run a timed 5K trail race through the scenic Alum Creek State Park. Participants receive a souvenir medal and custom race bib while enjoying supported aid stations and a celebratory beverage at the finish line.

Test your endurance at Alum Creek State Park by completing as many five kilometer loops as possible in six hours. Navigate a mix of single track and gravel paths along Ohio's largest inland beach.

Experience the rugged beauty of Mohican State Park at Mo Spring. Choose between three trail distances featuring steep hills, scenic waterfalls, and the deep Clearfork Gorge for a memorable outdoor adventure in Ohio.

Trail races at Great Seal State Park near Chillicothe OH on a 20 mile loop offer 100 mile, 100k, 20 mile and 5k options. The loop is mostly single track with about 3100 to 3200 feet of elevation gain per circuit and multiple aid stations.

Experience a technical trail run through 600 acres of forested hills in Southeast Ohio. Choose between a rugged 10K or a scenic 5K course featuring a suspension bridge and primitive campsites.

This 10 km trail race is organized by the Ohio River Road Runners Club at George Rogers Clark State Park. Entry is free for club members and runners 14 and under, and just $10 for others. It's a chip-timed event with refreshments and age gr..

A trail event at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover Ohio offering 9ish, 25k and 50k courses on single track, bridle trails and short gravel sections, with well stocked aid stations, a cupless policy, and gnome themed finishers awards.

Hit the trails at John Bryan State Park on May 9 and 10, 2026, for scenic, challenging courses from 5K to a looping half marathon plus relays and a 6 hour challenge. Finish with a medal and aid stations; grab a Pack Pass for the season.

Thunderbunny Trail Races in Athens, Ohio on May 9, 2026 offers 50K, 25K and 11K routes at Strouds Run State Park. The courses use mostly singletrack and include a Dow Lake loop and an Athens Ridge overlook.

A six hour timed trail event at John Bryan State Park where runners complete as many 5K loops as they can; official completion requires at least four loops and results are by total loops completed.

Trail runs of 5K, 10K, and 15K at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio on May 9, 2026. Finishers receive medals and awards are given to overall winners and the best costume.

A community trail 5K and fun run in Zanesfield, Ohio on May 9, 2026 that welcomes runners and walkers. Registration opens April 9 and a race t shirt and swag are guaranteed for registrations by April 20.

Timed loop running options of 30 or 60 minutes plus a 0.25-mile Kids Dash at Leeds Farm in Ostrander on May 15, 2026. Hosted by the BVW PTO, proceeds support Buckeye Valley West school programs.

This cupless 50k ultramarathon features a scenic 3-loop course through the limestone gorge of John Bryan State Park. Runners face a 9-hour cutoff but can opt for an early start. Registration includes a tech shirt, and all finishers receive..

A free series of community trail runs in Franklin County Metro Parks featuring Hoka trail shoe demos, raffles, food and music, with short trail loop options and a badge and prize drawing for attendees of all three events.

A 5K trail run and walk through the Norma Johnson Center trails near Dover, Ohio with parking and race-day registration at the adjoining Yellowbrick on 39. Awards and a door-prize drawing follow the event.

Experience a Memorial Day trail run through the limestone cliffs and wooded paths of Oakes Quarry Park. Choose between 5k, 10k, and 15k distances and earn a finisher medal on this scenic Ohio course.

Trail races at Dillon State Park near Zanesville on May 29-30, 2026. Options include a 5.3 mile Yellow Loop and timed 6H and 24H ultras on shaded, varied trails with on-site camping and festival amenities.

A two-day team trail relay at Dillon State Park on May 29-30, 2026, with shaded forest trails, lake views, mixed terrain, and on-site camping at Ragnar Village. Teams can choose standard, ultra, or sprint formats.