Trail Running calendar near Galena 2025-2026

Spooky Sprint- Columbus in Lewis Center, Ohio, is a Halloween-themed running festival slated for October 25, 2025, at Highland Banks Metro Park (9466 Columbus Pike). The event offers multiple distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, and a Half Marathon, plus a Kids Dash, Volunteer-then-Run option, and a Virtual..

ORRRC Narrows Rabbit Hunt Trail Run, staged by the Ohio River Road Runners Club, is a 5.7-mile trail race in Xenia, Ohio. The volunteer-driven event emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere for runners and walkers of all abilities. The course runs entirely on trails, offering a compact, community-focused r..

The Alum Creek Trail Race, held at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio, offers a variety of trail running events including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique 6 Hours of Power endurance challenge. The courses start and finish at the Alum Creek Marina, featuring mixed terrain wi..

6 Hours of Power at Alum Creek State Park takes place at the Marina (4000 Hollenback Rd) in Lewis Center, Ohio. Runners attempt to complete as many 5K loops as possible in six hours; finishing four loops officially completes the race, with results based on total loops completed. The course is a trai..

The ORRRC Broken Toe 50K & 25K & Ruck is a trail running event held at Caesar Creek State Park Campground in Wilmington, Ohio. Featuring distances of 25K and 50K, runners traverse a scenic loop through wooded areas with rolling hills, gullies, creek crossings, and lakefront views. The 25K runners co..

The Autumn Squatch 10K, 20K & 50K is a trail running event held at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio. Set on the scenic Rocks and Roots Trail, the race offers three distance options: 10K, 20K, and 50K. Participants run loops of the trail in alternating directions to complete their chosen d..

Vinberige Vineyards Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k is held at Vinberige Vineyards in Thornville, Ohio (5400 State Route 204). The Thanksgiving-themed cross-country 5k invites both runners and walkers to traverse a scenic winery course with uneven footing and two hills, starting and finishing at the winery...

The Bobcat Trail Marathon in Glouster, Ohio, takes place at Burr Oak State Park, offering a rugged and scenic trail running experience. Scheduled for November 8, 2025, the event features a marathon and a half marathon. The marathon is a single-loop course that is 90% trail and 10% asphalt, including..

Turkey Trails- Columbus, held in Newark, Ohio, is a Thanksgiving-themed running event offering 5k and 10k distances, plus a 1-mile fun option and a Kids Dash, plus a Volunteer then Run and Virtual Race. Set at Ohio State at Newark (1179 University Dr, Newark, OH 43055), the event features chip-timed..

The Bigfoot 50K in Lore City, OH takes place at Salt Fork State Park Lodge in Kimbolton, near Lore City. The weekend event offers 50K, 20‑mile, and 10‑mile races on Saturday, with a final 10‑mile option on Sunday. The well‑marked course is a 10.4‑mile loop entirely inside Salt Fork State Park, with..

The Frosty Buck Trail Race takes place in Glenmont, Ohio, and offers 50k and 25k trail distances built on the original BBTBU loop. In this revival, the event returns to a standard format rather than the Backyard Ultra style. The 50k consists of a 2-mile opening segment followed by seven loops of the..

The Muddy Duck is a trail running event held at the Rocks and Roots Trail in Alum Creek State Park, Lewis Center, Ohio. Scheduled for April 5, 2026, it offers multiple race distances: 6K, 10K, 20K, and 50K. The course features loops on a trail designed by runners, providing a unique experience each..

The Big Deal at Great Seal in Chillicothe, Ohio at Great Seal State Park unveils an expanded endurance festival for May 2, 2026. New this year is the Big Deal 100 Miler, 100k, 20 Miler, plus Adult 5k and Youth 5k. The centerpiece is a 20-mile loop run entirely on single-track trails with just two ro..

The Mohican Trail Run, held annually in Ohio's Mohican Memorial State Forest, is a premier ultra-marathon event with a 35-year history. It features three race distances: a challenging 100-mile ultra, a 50-mile race, and a marathon, all winding through scenic forest trails, dirt roads, and single-tra..

Metahqua 24 is a trail running event held in Chillicothe, Ohio, featuring a scenic 2-mile course with a mix of single track and grass trails, including a 0.7-mile uphill segment with 200 feet of elevation gain, a 0.7-mile downhill, and a 0.6-mile flat section. The race offers multiple distances: a 2..