Trail Running calendar near Lake Darby 2026-2027

Celebrate Ohio's Buckeye Trail with a selection of trail runs and guided hikes through the Wayne National Forest. Explore single track trails and historic Shawnee during this multi day outdoor festival.

This 7-mile trail run at Stillwater Prairie Reserve features a two-loop course with river crossings. Organized by the volunteer-run ORRRC, it's free for members and offers a finisher's award for all. A low-cost, community-focused event.

A backyard ultra at Findlay Reservoir where runners complete a 4.3 mile loop each hour until one person finishes alone. The race is self-supported, includes a technical shirt, and features live timing and streaming.

Join the Run with Heart in Urbana for a 5K or 1 mile fun run along the Simon Kenton Bike Path starting at the Depot Coffeehouse.

Trail races at Mohican State Park on October 10, 2026, featuring a marathon, half marathon, and 15k through forested trails and park landmarks. Part of the Ohio Endurance Series with race swag and age group awards.

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..

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 third annual finale of the RunFluent Ohio Trail Series, featuring a 100 percent trail course. Options include 7K, youth 7K, 12 hour solo and 12 hour two person relay, with full aid each loop.

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.

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 the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park with a multi loop race through the woods. Choose between 10K, 20K, and 50K distances this autumn in Lewis Center.

Experience the rugged beauty of Burr Oak State Park on a course that is 90 percent trail. Choose between a full marathon loop or a point to point half marathon featuring creek crossings and rolling hills.

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 ultrarunning event at Miller Ecological Park in Lebanon, Ohio offering 6 hour, 24 hour, and 100 mile options on a USTAF certified one mile loop with a central aid station and event swag.

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.

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.

Experience the only trail in Ohio built by runners at Alum Creek State Park. Choose from multiple distances across two winter race dates and earn unique medals or even a belt buckle for completing the double 50K challenge.