Trail Running calendar near Mahoning County 2026-2027

A 25K trail race on August 15, 2026 in Cook Forest State Park featuring a 17 plus mile loop across 13 trails, a climb to the Cook Forest Fire Tower, riverside sections, and three aid stations staffed by local high school teams.

A 5K cross country race at Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Willoughby on August 18, 2026. The course mixes grass fields and crushed limestone trails, with separate races for male and female competitors and open entry for kids and adults.

A point-to-point 50-mile ultramarathon on the Baker Trail Northern section near Brookville, PA, featuring 6,200 feet of climbing, individual and relay options, a three-piece finisher medal series, and free training runs before the race.

Endurance race on one of Cleveland's steepest hills where runners complete as many laps as possible within 1, 3, 6, or 12 hour limits. All registrations and donations go directly to cancer patients through the Nelson Family Foundation.

A festival-style trail event at Hemlock Creek Picnic Area with run, ruck and 1-mile options, a river crossing on the longer route, live German music and a biergarten. A portion of proceeds benefits Bike Cleveland.

An ultramarathon on a mostly trail 25 mile loop at Camp Tuscazoar offering 25, 50, 75 and 100 mile options with day and night starts, cupless aid stations, drop bag support, pacer rules for the longest distances, and awards for all finisher..

Muddy Dash Pittsburgh on September 5, 2026 is a 5K mud run at Switchback MX featuring obstacles, mud pits and slides, plus pre- and post-race music and food. Family friendly with standard and VIP registration options and a buy one give one..

Experience a unique trail race at Camp Manatoc featuring technical single track paths normally closed to the public. Run the half marathon 15k or 5k distances through wooded terrain with special permission to bring your dog along.

Trail races in Montour Woods offer a Half Marathon, 20 Mile and 50K across three connected loops with aid stations and specified vertical gain for each distance.

A 24-hour loop challenge at Moraine State Park using almost perfect 10 km loops on Pleasant Valley, Hilltop and Sunken Garden trails. Main aid station offers hot food and a halfway mini station provides water and Gatorade.

Experience a scenic single track race through Mill Creek Park featuring waterfalls and historic landmarks. Choose between a 25K or 50K distance on a well marked course with an enthusiastic finish line celebration.

A 5K run and a 5K walk along the Gap Trail in West Newton, PA on 09/12/2026, held as part of the town's river festival with food, crafts, games, live music and fireworks.

The Green Mile Loop Challenge on September 12, 2026 returns for its 10th edition. Runners have six hours to complete as many roughly 2 mile shaded singletrack loops as they want, each with about 300 feet of climb.

A trail run at Richfield Heritage Preserve with 50K, half marathon and 10K on a six-mile loop. The course mixes single-track, bridle trails, fields and camp roads with natural trail obstacles and early autumn scenery.

Run through the forested trails of West Branch State Park on the newly designated Buckeye State Trail section. Choose between a full marathon half marathon or 10k while exploring oak forests and lakefront views in Ohio.

A community run/walk on September 19, 2026 at Stone Mad Pub in Cleveland featuring a chip timed 5K and a 1 mile walk, with age group awards, event T shirts, food, and a post race beer for those 21 and over.

A Hawaiian themed 5K obstacle race at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall that raises funds for The Stanley M. Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund and Lending Hearts. Teams carry a pineapple through the course and a luau follows with live m..

A five-event trail series in Cuyahoga Valley National Park with weekly themed Tuesday evening races from late September through October. Distances are 3 to 5 miles and the final event at Camp Butler is dog friendly.

A 104 mile out and back ultramarathon in Export, Pennsylvania, following the Westmoreland Heritage and West Penn trails through October colors. The route gains 7,392 feet, features staffed aid stations, and gives all profits to the trail co..

A field and trail running event in Millersburg, Ohio on 10/03/2026 featuring a 5k and a 0.5 mile timed kids run, held the same day as Charm Days with food, a pony parade, auctions and local sales.