Trail Running calendar near Lake Darby 2026-2027

The Dublin Coffman's Band On The Run will take place in Dublin on Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

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 trail races at Freedom Hills Ministries on September 25, 2026 include 10K and 5K distances with chip timing and a 1 mile kids run. Medals for all finishers, age-group prizes, food and drinks; a 12-run challenge follows on September 26..

A 7 mile trail race at Stillwater Prairie Reserve near Covington, Ohio, run as two 3.6 mile loops with dirt, gravel and meadow sections and river crossings. ORRRC members pay no fee while non-members ages 15 and up pay ten dollars.

Trail races at Caesar Creek State Park on September 26, 2026, including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a 6-hours event. Entries include a custom bib, fueling supplies, a medal, and timed results.

Experience eight weekends of trail running across Ohio and Kentucky this fall. With distances ranging from 5K to 50K and unique 6 hour challenges, there is an event for every trail enthusiast.

Backyard Ultra at Findlay Reservoir on October 3, 2026. Runners repeat a 4.3 mile loop each hour until one person finishes alone; the event is self supported and includes professional timing, ankle and bib tags, live results and a live stre..

Test your stamina in Dayton at this 12 hour endurance event. Run or ruck across a flat 2.7 mile loop consisting of grass and trail double track to earn your finisher medal.

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 multi-distance endurance event in Middletown Ohio on a flat one-mile loop through field, woods, and pavement, supporting local charities with aid station service, cooked meals, camping, and awards.

Run with Heart in Urbana offers a 5K, a 1 mile fun run walk, or virtual participation along the Simon Kenton Bike Path. The 5K awards the top three male and female finishers in several age categories.

Experience the vibrant autumn foliage of Mohican State Park through a variety of trail races. Runners and hikers can enjoy rugged paths and forest scenery alongside their leashed dogs in Perrysville Ohio.

A two day trail event at John Bryan State Park on October 10 and 11, 2026 featuring half marathons, 10K and 5K races, a 20K relay, and a six hour timed event. A Pack Pass provides entry to all 2026 events.

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 5K trail race on the Grant Park trails in Centerville with free entry for current ORRRC members and a ten dollar fee for non members 15 and older; timing chips, chip check in, and age group awards are provided.

A limited access trail event in Chillicothe, OH on October 17, 2026 offering 12 hour solo, 12 hour 2 person relay and 7K options. The course is entirely trail with aid each loop and a mid loop hydration station.

Test your endurance at Malabar Farm State Park with a twelve hour night run. Participate solo or as a relay team on a scenic loop featuring pavement, gravel, and grass while supporting historical preservation.

Trail races at Germantown MetroPark offer multiple distances through old-growth forest, ravines, prairies and the Twin Creek corridor. The event includes marked courses, aid stations, timing, race items, and postrace refreshments.

A 5.7 mile trail race at the Nature Center in Xenia, Ohio with parking at the nearby Russ Research Center. Registration is available online before the race; ORRRC members run free and youth 14 and under do not pay.

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.