Trail Running calendar near Lewis Center 2025-2026

The Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra will take place in Glenmont on Saturday 2 August 2025.

Run Baileys is a trail running event held in Chauncey, Ohio, at the scenic Baileys Trail System near Athens. The event features a variety of distances including a free 1.5-mile Kids Run, a 5K, and a Half Marathon, catering to runners of all levels from beginners to seasoned trail veterans. Taking pl..

The Buckeye Moon Trail Runs is a unique night trail running event held at Alum Creek State Park in Galena, Ohio. Scheduled for the evening of August 9, 2025, it offers four distance options: 7K, 13K, 20K, and 26K, run on a moderately rolling, wide-track loop trail alongside Alum Creek Reservoir. The..

The Last Buckeye Standing Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop on the scenic Alum Creek Hiking Trail, featuring grass ski paths and single-track trails with moderate elevation changes. The race..

The YOTE is an annual trail running event held in Laurelville, Ohio, offering distances of 50K, 25K, 10K, and a youth 10K. The courses feature single-loop routes primarily on single-track trails, with some sections on bridle trails and forest roads, presenting varied and sometimes technical terrain...

The Air Force Marathon is an annual endurance event held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, typically on the third Saturday of September. It offers a variety of race distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, a 3-person marathon relay, and a 1K kids’ run called the..

The Alum Creek Trail Race, held at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio, is a two-day trail running event featuring a variety of distances including 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, sho..

The Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival in Shawnee, Ohio, celebrates the Buckeye Trail with a variety of outdoor events on September 26-27, 2025. The festival features trail runs including a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K run/walk, all on challenging single-track trails with significant elevation changes..

The Flag City Backyard Ultra is a unique, free last-man-standing running event held at Findlay Reservoir in Findlay, Ohio. Participants run a 4.3-mile loop around the reservoir every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The course is flat with no elevation gain, mud, or roots,..

The 2025 Outdoor X12 Endurance Run, held in Dayton, Ohio, is a 12-hour timed endurance event featuring a flat, 2.7+ mile loop course composed of 4% bike path and 96% grass/trail double track. Produced in collaboration with Five Rivers Metroparks and Subaru Outdoor Experience, participants aim to cov..

The Caesar Creek Trail Race, held in Waynesville, Ohio, offers a variety of trail running events over a weekend in October. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique "6 Hours of Power" endurance event. The races take place at Caesar Creek State Park, featuring sc..

Rule the Roost is an annual trail running event held in Chillicothe, Ohio, featuring a 7K race, a 12-hour solo run, and a 12-hour two-person relay. The course is a figure-8 loop on 100% hard-packed trail, with wide sections and some technical areas, offering scenic overlooks and cliffs that showcase..

The John Bryan Trail Race, held in Yellow Springs, Ohio, is a scenic trail running event set in John Bryan State Park, known for its stunning limestone gorge and views along the Little Miami State and National Scenic River. The race weekend features multiple distances including a half marathon (two..

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 feature mixed terrain with elevation gains ranging from 100 to 400 fe..

The ORRRC Broken Toe 50K & 25K & Ruck is a trail running event held at Caesar Creek State Park Campground in Wilmington, Ohio. Set in a scenic wooded area with rolling hills, gullies, creek crossings, and views along Caesar Creek Lake, the course features a roughly 16.5-mile loop with a mix of paved..

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..

The Bobcat Trail Marathon in Glouster, Ohio, takes place at Burr Oak State Park and offers both a marathon and half marathon on November 8, 2025. The marathon features a single-loop course that is 90% trail and 10% asphalt, including rolling hills, creek crossings, and sections of the Buckeye Trail...

The Bigfoot 50K in Lore City, Ohio, is one of the largest trail races in the tri-state area, held at Salt Fork State Park Lodge. The event features multiple distances: a 50K, 20-mile, and 10-mile races on Saturday, plus a 10-mile race on Sunday. The course is a well-marked 10.4-mile loop with rollin..

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 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..