Trail Running calendar near Mechanicsburg 2026-2027

A trail event at Freedom Hills Ministries where runners complete a 5K each hour for 12 hours with chip timing, stage prizes, a race packet with shirt and belt buckle, and a sponsorship goal of at least $15 per mile.

A 7 mile trail race at Stillwater Prairie Reserve near Covington, Ohio, run as two 3.6 mile loops with dirt, gravel and meadow sections and river crossings. ORRRC members pay no fee while non-members ages 15 and up pay ten dollars.

Flag City Backyard Ultra in Findlay, OH is a last person standing race around Findlay Reservoir where runners repeat a 4.3 mile loop each hour. The event is self supported and features professional timing, live streaming, and a technical sh..

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.

A 50K trail race at Hueston Woods made of alternating 5K and 10K loops, with aid stations, a custom finisher medal, and postrace drinks and pizza.

A multi distance endurance event at Berachah Church in Middletown Ohio on a flat one mile loop with on course aid, cooked meals, camping and proceeds benefiting local charities.

Run with Heart in Urbana offers a 5K, a 1 mile fun run walk, or virtual participation along the Simon Kenton Bike Path. The 5K awards the top three male and female finishers in several age categories.

A Halloween themed race day in Lewis Center with distances from a 50 m kids dash to a half marathon, plus a virtual option, chip timing, awards, free photos, and event swag for most distances.

A 5K cross-country trail race through Grant Park in Centerville, OH, with parking at Watts Middle School. ORRRC members run free; non-members pay $10 for ages 15 and up. Chip timing, age-group awards, and a no-animals policy except for serv..

Rule the Roost in Chillicothe, OH is the third annual finale of the RunFluent Ohio Trail Series on October 17, 2026. It features 100% trail courses, multiple race formats, full loop aid, and awards for solo and team results.

Test your endurance at Malabar Farm State Park with a twelve hour night run. Participate solo or as a relay team on a scenic loop featuring pavement, gravel, and grass while supporting historical preservation.

A day of trail running on October 17, 2026 at Germantown MetroPark featuring a half marathon, a timed six hour event, 10K, 5K and a 20K relay. The course passes through old growth forest, ravines, meadows and the Twin Creek corridor.

A 5.7 mile trail race at the Nature Center in Xenia, Ohio with parking at the nearby Russ Research Center. Registration is available online before the race; ORRRC members run free and youth 14 and under do not pay.

The Caesar Creek Trail Race will take place in Waynesville from Saturday 31 October 2026 to Sunday 1 November 2026. You can run between 5 and 13 miles.

Experience the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park with a multi loop race through the woods. Choose between 10K, 20K, and 50K distances this autumn in Lewis Center.

Experience a scenic trail event at Caesar Creek State Park featuring wooded loops and lakefront views. Choose between 50K and 25K distances in traditional trail running or weighted rucking categories.

A Day in The Park is a timed event at Miller Ecological Park offering a certified 1 mile loop with 24 hour, 100 mile and a new 6 hour option. The course is crushed gravel and mostly flat with a central aid station and on course tenting.

The Super Hero Challenge 15K is a trail race at Oakes Quarry Park, Fairborn, Ohio on 11/07/2026, featuring limestone cliffs and wooded trails. The 15K entry fee is $45; finishers receive a medal and overall winners receive awards.

The Alum Creek Trail Race will take place in Lewis Center on Saturday 7 November 2026. You can run between 5 and 13 miles.

A 5K run or walk on the trails of Shawnee Prairie Preserve in Greenville, Ohio on November 14, 2026. The event features age group divisions, chip timing, shirts for early registrants, and proceeds support the Raptor Ambassador program.