Trail Running calendar near Loudonville 2025-2026

The Buckeye Trail is a trail running event held in Brecksville, Ohio, featuring two distances: a 50k and a new 25k point-to-point race. The 50k, Ohio's oldest trail 50k since 1994, starts at Oak Grove Picnic Area in Brecksville Reservation and follows a historic out-and-back course. The 25k begins a..

The Akron Trail Marathon, held in Akron, Ohio, offers marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances. The course begins at Memorial Parkway trailhead downtown, featuring a scenic route through Summit Metro Parks and along the historic Towpath Trail, including views of locks, the Mustill Store, and water..

The Burning River 100 Mile Endurance Run & Relay is an annual ultramarathon event held in Northeast Ohio, featuring solo races of 100 miles, 50 miles, a back half 50 miles, a marathon, and an 8-person 100-mile relay. The course traverses scenic areas including Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summi..

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

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 Down & Dirty 10 Mile is a trail running event held at Oak Hill Trail Head in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Peninsula, Ohio. Part of the Dirty Trail Series, the course features a challenging mix of terrain, starting with a fast descent into the valley, followed by a long uphill climb, and windin..

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 Corny 5k & Family Trail Run/Hike, presented by the Richfield Civic Organization, takes place in Richfield, Ohio, at the scenic Richfield Heritage Preserve on Oviatt Road. This event features a chip-timed 5k trail run/walk and a 1-mile trail run/walk, both suitable for competitive runners or leis..

The Bill Heideman Championships, hosted by the Summit Athletic Running Club, take place at Silver Creek Metro Park's cross country course in Barberton, Ohio. This event features three races: a 5K, a 2-mile, and a 1-mile run, designed to kick off the cross country season. Participants can register on..

Hell on Hogsback is an endurance challenge held in Cleveland, Ohio, designed to test both physical and mental strength. Participants tackle a 0.75-mile out-and-back course with significant elevation changes, aiming to complete as many laps as possible within their chosen time frame. The event featur..

The Flusslauf Trail Run & Hike is an exciting 12-kilometer (7-mile) trail event held at Bedford Reservation in Walton Hills, Ohio. Participants can run, ruck, or hike through scenic wooded trails featuring natural obstacles like tree roots and a river crossing that requires getting wet twice. The ev..

The Tuscazoar Endurance Race, held at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover, Ohio, features challenging trail running through the scenic hills of Tuscarawas County. The event offers multiple distances including 100, 75, 50, and 25-mile races, with options for both daytime and night starts on select distances. The..

The Leave No Trace Trail Half Marathon, held at Camp Manatoc in Peninsula, Ohio, offers runners and hikers a challenging and scenic experience on private trails usually closed to the public. The event includes a half marathon, a 15k, and a 5k, with courses featuring mostly single-track paths through..

The Crowell Hilaka Trail Run, held at Richfield Heritage Preserve in Richfield, Ohio, offers runners a scenic experience through woods, bridle trails, open fields, and camp roads. Participants can choose from a 50K, half marathon, or 10K distance, all run on a 6-mile loop repeated accordingly. The c..

The Best of the West Marathon and Half Marathon take place at West Branch State Park Beach in Ravenna, Ohio. This event celebrates the newly designated Buckeye Trail section within the park, known for its oak-hickory forest and diverse wildlife. The marathon is an out-and-back course circling the ea..

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,..

NEO24 is a 24-hour and 12-hour ultrarunning event held in Brunswick, Ohio, established in 2024 as a successor to the popular NorthCoast 24 race. The race features a USATF-certified 0.996-mile loop course with minimal elevation gain, set around the scenic Brunswick Lake. Designed to be inclusive, it..

Nuthatch Nonsense is a challenging 15K trail race held at Sand Run Metro Park in Akron, Ohio. The course features over 1,000 feet of elevation gain, including primitive single-track trails like Dogwood and Nuthatch Loops, plus an out-and-back section on a jogging trail for faster running. The race s..