Trail Running calendar near Franklin 2026-2027

We have found 54 Trailruns within 80 miles of Franklin. See below where and when you can find the races.

Run the Stillwater Prairie trails with the Ohio River Road Runners Club. This 7-mile course features dirt paths, meadows, and river crossings. The event is chip-timed and free for ORRRC members.

Hit the trails at the Yeti Trail Run in Mount Airy Forest Cincinnati with 5K, 10K, half marathon and 30K options through meadows, woods and along a fossil creek. Finishers get medals, costumes are encouraged and walkers are welcome.

October 2026

A remote trail event at Shawnee State Park offering 54 mile, 50K and 13.1 mile loop courses through rugged forest with frequent steep hills, cupless aid stations, designated crew rules, and finisher awards for each distance.

Join Run with Heart in Urbana on Saturday October 10, 2026 for a scenic community 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run or Walk, or a virtual option along the Simon Kenton Bike Path. Register by September 22 to receive a T shirt and goodie bag.

This 5k trail run winds through the paths of Grant Park. It's free for ORRRC members and a low-cost opportunity for others to experience a community-focused, chip-timed event.

Event Overview The West Side, Best Side 5K Trail Run is a trail running event held at Shawnee Lookout Hamilton County Park in North Bend, Ohio. It is the final event of the Dirt Days Trail Series, offering participants a last opportunity to..

A 5.7-mile trail run in Xenia, Ohio, hosted by the volunteer-run Ohio River Road Runners Club. The event is free for club members and features a chip-timed finish on scenic trails.

A trail event at Mt. Airy Forest in Cincinnati on October 25, 2026, offering 50K and 27K loop courses on technical single-track trails with aid stations and electronic bib timing.

Hit the haunted trails at French Shelter Park on October 31 for a festive 5K or 10K with costume fun, family games and gift card giveaways. All finishers receive a custom T shirt and medal and live prizes include a best costume award.

November 2026

Event Details The NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K is an annual race that precedes the National Intercollegiate Running Club Association (NIRCA) National Championships. The event will be held on the Blue River Cross Country Course in Shelbyville..

Trail races and ruck divisions at Caesar Creek State Park near Wilmington, OH, run on a roughly 16-mile loop along wooded trails and lakefront; 25K runs one loop, 50K runs two, with four aid stations and a 9.5-hour cutoff.

Run or walk a 5K through the scenic trails of Shawnee Prairie Preserve. The event supports the local Raptor Ambassador program and features chip timing, age group awards, and a race shirt for early registrants. It's a community event for al..

December 2026

Trail races at East Fork State Park in Bethel, OH using a 6.55 mile singletrack loop to create Quarter, Half and Full marathon distances with on course aid stations and professional chip timing.

A trail half marathon in Yellow Springs presented by ORRRC, with chip timing, refreshments, generous 4.5 hour cutoffs, free entry for ORRRC members and youth 14 and under, and a commemorative finisher award for those who finish within the c..