Trail Running calendar near Laurelville 2026-2027

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at East Fork Motocross Park on August 2, 2026, focused on fun rather than competition, with spectator access, Bag Drop for a fee, and age and waiver requirements for young participants.

An hourly backyard ultra at Alum Creek State Park where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop until only one completes an extra lap. Singletrack and grass ski paths include moderate climbs and may require headlamps for night loops.

Trail loops beside Alum Creek Reservoir in Lewis Center, Ohio on August 8. Options are 7K, 13K, 20K and 26K on a marked 4.1 mile loop with race shirts and finisher amenities.

A night trail running event in Lewis Center, OH along Alum Creek Reservoir with looped laps from 7K to 26K. Headlamps are required and the course is marked with LED lights.

A 10 km trail race at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park through prairies, fields and riparian forest. ORRRC members run free while non-members pay a modest fee; check-in with a timing chip is required and service dogs only are permitted.

The Guantlet 15K is a 9.3 mile trail race at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio, running through limestone cliffs and wooded trails. Entry includes a finisher medal and a race shirt if registered by August 5.

A trail race at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio on August 29, 2026. The 15K covers 9.3 Miles, has a $45 entry fee, offers awards for overall winners, and includes a finisher medal for all participants.

Trail races in Hocking Hills State Park on September 12 2026 feature five distances from 5K to 50K, mostly on trail through Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls and Ash Cave, with GPX files and mapped distances provided.

Sprint For Survivors is the 8th annual run in Marysville on September 12, 2026. Distances include a 1 Mile, a 5k and a 10k and proceeds support She Dreams Again and its transitional home for trauma survivors.

A farm based obstacle event with a 5K course and a 1 mile kids option, featuring over 20 obstacles, pumpkins, food trucks, and educational displays at South Plymouth Pumpkins in Washington Court House.

Support service members and their families at Reynoldsburg Civic Park. Choose between a 5k obstacle course with mud and walls or a stroller friendly paved 5k run through the park grounds.

YOTE in Laurelville, Ohio on September 19, 2026 features trail-based 50K, 25K and 10K options; the 25K is mostly trail and the 50K repeats that loop. Participants receive a finisher T and awards for top finishers.

Experience the trails of Mountwood Park in Waverly West Virginia. Participants can choose between a half marathon or 5K distance through scenic forest terrain with awards for top finishers across multiple age categories.

Mud Factor OHIO is a 5K mud and obstacle run at Honda Hills in Thornville, OH on September 19, 2026. The all-ages event includes a KIDZ Family Wave; waivers and photo ID are required and there are spectator and photo fees.

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.

A September 2026 trail race at Freedom Hills Ministries featuring a 1 Mile kids run, 5K and 10K with age-group prizes and finisher medals, plus an Ultimate Challenger that consists of a 5K every hour for 12 hours.

Trail races in Shawnee State Forest on October 3, 2026 offering 54 mile, 50K and 13.1 mile options across remote singletrack with significant elevation gain and marked aid stations. The 50 Mile route includes a wilderness section called The..

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.

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.

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.