Trail Running calendar near Glouster 2026-2027

A 5K through Glacier Ridge Metro Park featuring performances by the Dublin Coffman Marching Band, with proceeds supporting the band. Registration opens July 3 and shirts can be ordered until August 19.

A two day festival in Shawnee Ohio on the Buckeye Trail featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, a 10 Mile Hike and a backpacking workshop. Events occur on mostly single track trail within the Wayne National Forest.

Trail races at Freedom Hills in Sugarcreek on September 25 feature a 10K, 5K and Kid's Run with on-site food and a packet pickup the day before. A separate Ultimate Challenger endurance event follows the next day.

A field and trail running event in Millersburg, Ohio on 10/03/2026 featuring a 5k and a 0.5 mile timed kids run, held the same day as Charm Days with food, a pony parade, auctions and local sales.

Trail races at Alum Creek State Park on October 3, 2026 include a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay and a six hour timed event. Entrants receive a custom medal, bib, on-course aid and recorded results.

A Halloween themed race day in Lewis Center with distances from a 50 m kids dash to a half marathon, plus a virtual option, chip timing, awards, free photos, and event swag for most distances.

A third annual trail event in Chillicothe, OH that serves as the finale of the RunFluent Ohio Trail Series. It features a 12 hour solo, a 12 hour two person relay and a 7K on mostly hard packed trails with scenic overlooks.

The Finish Strong 5K Fun Run will take place in Groveport on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Trail races on the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park on November 1, 2026, offering 10K, 20K, and 50K distances with tiered registration fees and a no-refund, no-bib-transfer policy.

Trail marathon and half marathon in Burr Oak State Park featuring rolling hills, creek crossings, and sections of the Buckeye Trail.

Turkey Trails Columbus on 11/15/2026 at Ohio State at Newark offers distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon. The event includes a chip timed 5k and 10k, a virtual option, and event shirts and medals for most entries.

Alley Trail Classic in Lancaster, Ohio on November 15, 2026 features a one loop 5k and a five loop 28k trail race with cash prizes and awards and set registration dates.

Trail races at Salt Fork Lodge in Kimbolton OH on 12/05/2026 and 12/06/2026 offering 50K, 20 Mile and two 10 Mile races; registration opens 12/14/2025.

50k and 25k trail races on December 12, 2026 in Glenmont, OH, run on the original Bob's Big Timber course with a lightly stocked aid station.

Two trail races at Alum Creek State Park in January and February offer looped 10K-based courses with five distance options from 10K to 50K, aid stations, drop bag access, and a limited trail package for series registrants.

The Ohio's Backyard Ultra will take place in Lucasville on Monday 15 March 2027. You can run 4 miles.

Trail races on the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park with 6K, 10K, 20K and 50K options and expected muddy spring conditions.

A team relay in Chillicothe, Ohio on April 16 and 17, 2027 featuring trail miles with hills and varied terrain. Race profits support local Drug Free Clubs of America chapters and registration is capped at 150 teams.

Multi-distance ultrarunning at Great Seal State Park near Chillicothe, OH, featuring a 20 mile single-track loop with about 3100 to 3200 feet of climb per loop.

A multi-distance trail event in Mohican Memorial State Forest with 100 mile, 50 mile and marathon options, aid stations about every five miles, and awards including a 100 mile finishers buckle for those within the 32 hour limit.