Trail Running calendar near Lewis Center 2026-2027

Join the Arch City XC Festival at Westerville North High School for a series of two mile cross country races ending inside the stadium. Categories are available for elementary, middle school, high school, and adult runners.

A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra on a family farm in Glenmont, OH with trails through old growth timber and prairie. Free camping and parking are available near the start and finish.

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.

A backyard ultra at Alum Creek State Park where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one runner completes an extra loop. The last person to finish a loop is declared the winner.

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 at Alum Creek Reservoir near Lewis Center, Ohio on August 8, 2026. Multiple lap distances from 7K to 26K, course marked with LED lights and headlamps are required.

A 5K trail race at Lost Creek Reserve in Troy Ohio on August 9 2026, part of the Miami County Park District Trail Run Challenge. Registration offers shirt and no shirt pricing and a Team Challenge is available.

Run through 7000 acres of prairies and forests at the Darby Creek Bison 10k Trail Race. Enjoy a chip timed course in Ohio largest Metro Park with awards for multiple age categories.

A farm-hosted obstacle course at South Plymouth Pumpkins with more than 20 obstacles. Offers 5 km competitive and noncompetitive options plus a 1 mile kids course, with registration open in April and closing July 31, 2026.

Traverse the scenic deep gorges and lush woodlands of Ohio at the Hocking Hills Trail Run. Participants can enjoy nearly total trail immersion through Old Mans Cave and Cedar Falls across distances ranging from 5K to 50K.

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 fundraising event in Reynoldsburg with a team or individual 5K obstacle course and a separate paved 5K through Civic Park, supporting Hope For The Warriors and awarding medals to finishers.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Air Force Marathon at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, a Boston qualifying course that finishes at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Choose from marathon, half, 10K, 5K..

YOTE on Sep 19, 2026 in Laurelville, OH offers 50K, 25K, 10K and a Youth 10K on a newly designed trail course where the 25K is mostly trail and the 50K repeats that route. Finishers receive a T and awards are given by gender and overall.

A 5K mud and obstacle run at Honda Hills in Thornville Ohio on September 19 2026. The all ages event requires a signed waiver and Photo ID for adults and lists separate pricing for adult and KIDZ family waves.

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.

Experience a unique multi terrain race through pastures and woods in Millersburg. Enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring a 5k and a kids fun run alongside the local Charm Days celebrations.

A last-person-standing backyard ultra at Findlay Reservoir where runners complete a 4.3 mile loop every hour until one runner finishes a loop alone. The race is self supported and features professional timing with live coverage.

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.