Trail Running calendar near Franklin 2026-2027

Trail run and ruck options at Lake Of The Woods Campgrounds in Farmersville on February 7, 2026, featuring a 5k looped course (one loop or ten loops), on-course aid, post-race food, and included event swag.

Take on the Frosty 14 at Caesar Creek State Park on Feb 21: a scenic, mostly single track 14 mile trail featuring creek crossings and rolling climbs. Warm up after with homemade chili and great volunteer support.

Enjoy a scenic 10 mile out and back on the Little Miami trail in Yellow Springs on March 7. Chip timing, refreshments and friendly age group awards make this a welcoming community run.

A trail run and walk at Landen-Deerfield Park on March 14, 2026 featuring about 3.5 miles of wooded, winding dirt trails with creek crossings. It is the opening event of the Dirt Days Trail Series with chip timing and age group awards.

Celebrate St Patrick's Day with a friendly 5k along Dayton's scenic Iron Horse trail on March 15, 2026. Chip timing, refreshments and club awards make this volunteer run event a fun, affordable race for all ages.

Scout Run in Lebanon, OH offers in person and virtual 5K events on March 21, 2026 along mixed surface trails using Colonial Park and French Run systems. Early registrants receive a commemorative t-shirt and a hand crafted finisher medal.

Valley Vineyards Wine Run 5k in Morrow, OH on March 28, 2026 is a timed 5k at the winery offering race swag, age group awards and a virtual participation option. Packet pickup is available the day before at the winery.

A 10 mile trail race at Forest Field Park in Centerville consisting of two five mile loops on trails, prairie and some paved and gravel paths. Entry is free for ORRRC members and youth, and $10 for non members ages 15 and up.

A weekend of 4 hour trail events at Camp Hook in Twin Creek MetroPark featuring Solo and 2 or 3 person Relay on a roughly 1.85 mile loop around Lake George. Mostly trail surface with a single creek crossing and limited field sizes.

A trail run at Ault Park in Cincinnati on April 19, 2026, featuring a rolling 3.6 mile route that passes an old railroad trestle and a pioneer road. The event offers age graded awards, prize drawings, tech shirts and a season pass.

Trail race day at Caesar Creek State Park on April 25, 2026 offering a 5K, 10K, half marathon, 20K relay, a six-hour endurance option, and a season Pack Pass; participants receive bibs, fueling, medals, and timed results.

Trail trail races at Caesar Creek State Park Campground in Waynesville on April 25, 2026 include a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a 6-hour event; participants receive bibs, nutrition supplies, medals, and certified timing.

Trail races at Mt. Airy Forest in Cincinnati on April 25, 2026 offering 5K, 10K, a half marathon and a 30K ITRA UTMB index race. Off road trails, themed medals for all finishers, and a five hour course time limit.

A trail event at Great Seal State Park offering 100 mile, 100k, 20 mile, and 5k distances on a 20 mile single-track loop with significant elevation and specific cutoffs and deferral rules.

Run the trails at General Butler State Park on May 2, 2026 for The Wildcat, a scenic trail race offering 5K, 10K, 1/2 marathon, 20K relay and a 6 Hours of Power event. Enjoy river overlook views, custom medals and on course aid.

Join a scenic 10k trail at George Rogers Clark State Park in Springfield on Tuesday May 5 2026. Hosted by the all volunteer Ohio River Road Runners Club, the event features chip timing, refreshments and a friendly community vibe.

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.

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.

Join the Mad Maple 50K weekend at Hueston Woods, offering distances from 5K up to the full 50K plus a 6 hour timed challenge. Scenic looped trails, aid stations, and custom finisher swag make for a memorable trail running weekend.

Weekend trail races at Hueston Woods State Park on May 16 and 17, 2026, featuring half marathon, 10K, 5K, a six hour timed event, a 20K relay, and a Pack Pass good for all 2026 events.