Trail Running calendar near Marietta 2024-2025

The Mountwood Challenge Trail Race features a 10-mile and a 5K run/walk, set in the scenic Mountwood Park, located 15 miles east of Parkersburg, WV. Participants in the 10-mile race must be at least 15 years old and will have a 4-hour time limit, with specific routing for those exceeding 2 hours at ..

The BattleAxe 5K Trail/Obstacles/Team event, taking place in Nineveh, PA, features a variety of running challenges designed for participants of all ages. The event includes a 5K Trail Run, a 5K Obstacle Run with over 27 obstacles, and a Four Person Team Obstacle Run, promoting teamwork and camarader..

The Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival features a variety of outdoor events, including a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K run/walk, an 8-mile hike, and an overnight backpacking trek. Set in the scenic Wayne National Forest, participants can enjoy challenging terrain while celebrating the beauty of the Buckeye ..

The Green Door Race Ohio, scheduled for October 19, 2024, at Infirmary Mound Park in Granville, features a 5K and a 1-Mile Fun Run, along with a virtual race option. This event aims to raise awareness and funds for Children’s Relief International's Green Door Housing program, which supports orphans,..

The KSF Fall Classic Trail Half Marathon is an exciting running event that is part of the Kanawha State Forest Race Series. Set in the scenic Kanawha State Forest in Charleston, WV, this half marathon features a diverse trail course that includes various terrains and beautiful natural landscapes. Re..

The Broughton Trail Race, hosted by the River City Runners & Walkers Club, is an annual 5-mile trail running event held at Broughton Nature Park in Marietta, OH. Participants will navigate scenic wooded trails, starting with an uphill section on the Orange Loop before merging with the Red Loop for a..

The Bobcat Trail Marathon and Half Marathon, held at Burr Oak State Park in Glouster, Ohio, invites trail running enthusiasts and hikers to explore the park's stunning natural beauty. The marathon features a single-loop course that is 90% trail, while the half marathon offers a point-to-point experi..

The 5Katie event is a charitable running event held annually to raise awareness and support for pediatric cancer, honoring the memory of Katie Cobb. This year's event features a 10K and 5K trail run, as well as a 2K untimed walk, taking place at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, West Virginia. All..

The Bigfoot 50K in Lore City, OH, is one of the largest trail races in the tri-state area, attracting over 800 participants. Set in Salt Fork State Park, the event features a well-marked 10.4-mile loop course with rolling hills, where runners can choose from distances of 50K, 20 miles, and 10 miles ..

The Frozen Sasquatch Trail 50k/25k is an annual trail running event held in Kanawha State Forest, Charleston, WV. Celebrating its 15th edition, the race features two distances: a 25k and a 50k, with the latter consisting of two loops of a 15.8-mile course. Participants can enjoy the scenic trails wh..

The Iron Furnace Trail Run, hosted at Lake Hope State Park and Zaleski State Forest, is one of Ohio's most challenging half marathons, featuring a 13.1-mile course that includes rugged terrain, scenic views, and significant elevation gain. Participants can also opt for a 4.5-mile course that runs al..

The Redbud Trail Challenge is an exciting running event held on the scenic 600-acre property of Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp in Southeast Ohio. Participants can choose between a 5K family-friendly hike/run and a more challenging 10K trail run, featuring rugged terrain, elevation gains, and unique landm..

The EHQ Valley Falls 6 and 12 Hour race is an endurance running event set in the scenic Valley Falls State Park in Fairmont, WV. Participants can choose to run for either 6 or 12 hours on a challenging course featuring gravel roads, single track trails, and beautiful waterfalls, with a vertical gain..

"Running With My Gnomies" is a unique trail running event held at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover, Ohio, featuring 25K, 50K, and a 9ish mile course. Participants will navigate scenic trails while searching for hidden gnomes along the route, encouraging fun and engagement. The event offers well-stocked aid s..

The Wild Turkey Trail Runs is a free trail running event taking place at Valley Falls State Park in Fairmont, WV, on August 16, 2025. Participants can choose from various distances, including 50M, 50K, 25K, 10M, and 5M. The course features a moderately difficult 10-mile figure-eight loop with an ele..