Trail Running calendar near Franklin 2026-2027

This Halloween-themed run at Highland Banks Metro Park offers a spooky good time for all ages. Choose from a 1 Mile fun run, a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, all with custom shirts and medals. Enjoy chip timing, an after-party with a costume co..

The Little Rooster Run offers a weekend of trail events in Glencoe, Kentucky, from a kids' fun run to a 5K and the unique Mini Barnyard Ultra. This "last runner standing" format challenges participants on a 2-mile loop every half hour. Proc..

Take on the ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k on the trails of Grant Park. This affordable event is free for ORRRC members and features chip timing, refreshments, and age group awards.

Rule the Roost in Chillicothe, Ohio, is the finale of the RunFluent Ohio Trail Series. Runners can tackle a 7K or a 12-hour challenge, solo or as a two-person relay, on a scenic 100% trail course perfect for fall. All finishers receive an a..

Experience the season finale of the Dirt Days Trail Series at Shawnee Lookout Park. This 5.54 km trail run features two scenic loops with spectacular views of the Ohio and Great Miami River valleys.

This 5.7-mile trail run in Xenia is a community-focused event organized by the Ohio River Road Runners Club. Entry is free for members and youth, with a low fee for others. It features chip timing and awards across multiple age categories.

Experience Cincinnati's longest running ultra marathon through the scenic single track trails of Mt. Airy Forest. Choose between a 50K or 27K loop course featuring technical terrain and significant elevation changes.

Experience a themed trail run through Cincinnati's French Shelter Park with options for a 5k or 10k distance. Participants enjoy costume contests and holiday activities while earning points toward a global series award.

Experience the excitement of collegiate club running at the NIRCA Cross Country Open 6K in Shelbyville. This public event offers a 6km race on a dedicated cross country course for runners of all backgrounds.

Experience a scenic trail event at Caesar Creek State Park featuring wooded loops and lakefront views. Choose between 50K and 25K distances in traditional trail running or weighted rucking categories.

A Day in The Park is a timed event on a flat, certified 1-mile loop in Miller Ecological Park. Choose the 24-hour challenge, aim for 100 miles, or try the new 6-hour option. It's organized by the women-led team at Empower Ultras.

Run or walk through the scenic prairies and woodlands of Shawnee Prairie Preserve at the Raptor Run 5K. Complete the course to meet live birds of prey ambassadors and support local wildlife programs.

Celebrate the season at Turkey Trails in Cincinnati with races ranging from a kids dash to a half marathon. Enjoy chip timed results finish line treats and custom medals for all participants at this family themed event.

Experience 100 percent singletrack trail racing at East Fork State Park. These loop based races offer distances from a quarter marathon to a full marathon with full course support and finisher awards for all participants.

Join the Ohio River Road Runners Club for a trail half marathon at John Bryan State Park. Enjoy a community atmosphere with chip timing and finisher awards for all who complete the course within the generous time limit.