Trail Running calendar near McArthur 2025-2026

Join the Great Guernsey Trail 12Ks of Christmas on December 13 at Leatherwood Park for timed 12K and 5K races and a family fun run along a scenic traffic free paved trail. Bring a new unwrapped toy to support Guernsey County Secret Santa.

Take on the Frozen Sasquatch at Kanawha State Forest this January, with 25K and 50K loop options across scenic single track. Expect snow, ice and steep climbs for a true cold weather trail challenge.

Shake off winter with the Fantastic Frigid 5K Series at Stratford Ecological Center, two crisp January races on scenic nature trails. Run one or save with a combo entry and enjoy post race treats and awards as part of RUNColumbus.

Run the rugged Meeks Mountain single track at the MMTA Crush Run in Hurricane WV with 10 mile, 5k and kids distances. Proceeds benefit the Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance and every finisher earns swag and a finisher award.

The The Muddy Duck will take place in Lewis Center on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run between 6 and 50 kilometers.

Run rugged singletrack at Lake Hope State Park near McArthur, Ohio on April 4, 2026 with 13.1 mile or 5 mile options. Finishers receive a wooden award and a race shirt if you register early, plus post race food and vegan options.

Hit the trails at Alum Creek State Park on April 18, 2026 with distances from 5K to a half marathon plus relay and endurance options. Enjoy lakeside views, marked courses, aid stations and custom medals in a friendly trail atmosphere.

Run the rugged single track of Great Seal State Park in Chillicothe, Ohio with options from 5k to epic 100 mile and 100k distances. Choose your challenge on a 20 mile loop with big climbs and scenic trails. Register by May 1.

Run through spring blossoms and boulder strewn single track at the Redbud Trail Challenge, a rugged 5K or 10K on OWBC's forested hills featuring the Nehemiah suspension bridge. Proceeds support Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp.

Tackle rugged singletrack at Strouds Run State Park on May 9, 2026 as the Thunderbunny Trail Races offer 50K, 25K and 11K options. Scenic loops around Dow Lake and a climb up Athens Ridge make for a challenging, memorable day limited to 400..

Join the Cpl. Fulks Memorial Trail Race at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane City Park on May 9, 2026, with 5K, 10K, 5K walk and 5K ruck options for all abilities. Proceeds fund a scholarship in honor of Cpl William B. Fulks and support lo..

Hit the scenic trails around Hargus Lake at A.W. Marion State Park on May 30 and 31. Choose a half marathon, 10K, 5K, a timed six hour endurance event or a 20K relay for a fun, rewarding weekend of trail running.

Hit the trails at Alum Creek State Park on June 6, 2026 for a day of racing with half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, 6 Hours of Power and a season Pack Pass. Scenic mixed terrain, looped courses, finisher medals and season points make it a m..

Hurricane Hundred K in Hurricane WV is a bold 62 mile trail challenge run solo or as a three person relay across six scenic 10.3 mile loops. Limited to 150 runners; finishers get swag and solo winners chase prize money.

YOTE returns to Tar Hollow for a day of trail racing with options from youth 10K to a challenging 50K on a newly designed course. Expect technical singletrack, finisher tee and awards, and an adventurous day for all abilities.

Join the Thunderbunny Trail Races at Strouds Run State Park on May 9, 2026, with 50K, 25K and 11K options across scenic singletrack. Enjoy a well organized day of challenging trails and community spirit for runners of many levels.

Join Spooky Sprint Columbus on Oct 11, 2026 in Columbus for a festive run with options from a Kids Dash to a half marathon and a virtual race. Runners get designer shirts and finisher medals plus age group awards in timed events.

Run Autumn Squatch at Alum Creek State Park on Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, with 10K, 20K and 50K on the scenic Rocks and Roots Trail. Earn a finisher medal and shirt while tackling twisty loops in this Ohio Challenge Series race.

Join Turkey Trails Columbus on November 15 for a fun, family friendly day on the trails with half marathon, 10k, 5k, 1 mile, kids dash and virtual options. Timed races feature chip timing and awards, and most finishers get a shirt and medal..