Trail Running calendar near Painesville 2025-2026

We have found 27 Trailruns within 80 miles of Painesville. See below where and when you can find the races.

Join the MSK Holiday 5K in Kent on Dec 6 for a festive noncompetitive run or walk on the Portage Hike & Bike Trail with start and finish at Bell Tower Brewing. Entry includes a bib, souvenir beer glass, a drink and a $10 local gift card.

January 2026

Polar Paws 2026 is a winter trail run at Long Point Eco Adventures offering 5k, 10k and 25k distances plus 5k and 10k dog runs. Enjoy heated facilities, free photos and race proceeds that support the Simcoe District Humane Society.

February 2026

Hit the trails for Dirty Love in North Chagrin Reservation, Willoughby Hills. Run or hike an 8k or 15k loop, warm up by the fireplace with hot chocolate, grab finisher swag, and support Cleveland Metroparks trails.

Shake off winter at the inaugural Cabin Fever Trail Race at Richfield Heritage Preserve on Feb 21, 2026. Run or ruck 5k or 5 mile or go virtual, then enjoy s'mores, a beer garden and great swag while supporting the park.

Tackle a 4 mile winter trail through scenic Asbury Woods and choose to run, walk, or snowshoe the course. Warm up with chili and local beer in the barn and enjoy a friendly low key post race vibe as part of the Into the Woods series.

Run the Olde Girdled Grit Trail Run in Concord Township on February 28, 2026, with a scenic trail half marathon or a team relay option. Half marathon finishers receive a medal and a quarter zip plus soup and a sandwich to refuel and celebra..

March 2026

Buzzard Day is a rugged trail race through Hinckley Reservation's roots rocks and climbs, offering 25k 50k and 100k options on March 14 2026. Enjoy marked loops, weekend camping, and support Run To Share with your entry.

Test your trail legs on the Ohio Erie Canal Towpath Trail in Canal Fulton with 25k, 50k or 50 mile out and back races starting at St Helena Park. Enjoy scenic towpath miles, a 14 hour cutoff and an automatic 50/50 drawing from entries.

Run a scenic, tree lined route through Cleveland Metroparks with 13K and 5K distances plus ruck and kids events. Chip timed with hooded sweatshirts for timely registrants and custom wooden awards for top finishers.

Get muddy on scenic trails at Flirt with Dirt 10k and Half Marathon in Brecksville Reservation. Choose the 10k or half, enjoy a finisher medal and pick swag, and support Cleveland Metroparks trails while racing through beautiful woods.

May 2026

Take on the Outrun 24 Hour Trail Race in scenic Chapin Forest, looping a roughly 1 mile trail for up to 24 hours on rolling limestone and dirt. Live chip timing with medals and buckles for big milestones.

Celebrate spring at Goodell Gardens in Edinboro on May 2 with the 5th Tree Hugger Trail Run, a scenic 5K plus a kids race. Expect woodland paths, on site art, memorable natural awards and proceeds that support the public garden.

June 2026

Run a scenic 5K cross country through wooded trails of Cuyahoga Valley National Park at Old Trail School. A flat 1 mile family fun run welcomes kids and strollers for a relaxed finish and finisher medals for youngsters.

Test your endurance on a scenic 5 mile loop along the Ohio Erie Canal Towpath at Eagle Up Ultra, a 24 hour event in St Helena Park, Canal Fulton. Choose solo, 25K or team relay formats, camp onsite, and enjoy aid stations and a post race be..

Run Into the Woods at Asbury Woods for a lively 5 mile trail race across boardwalks, packed dirt and single track loops, followed by post race festivities and local refreshments. A kids 0.5 mile fun run with a handcrafted tree branch medal..

Join Around the Beach on June 13 in Munroe Falls for a scenic 5K or 1.55 mile fun walk around the lake to support Running2bwell. Live music, treats, a tech shirt and medal, and a course friendly to dogs and strollers.

Join Little Carolina Trail Fest on June 20 for an evening at Rocky River where a scenic 5K loop can be repeated for longer distances. Finishers get a custom medal and pin, then celebrate with live bluegrass and a beer garden with a free fir..

July 2026

Run Akron on July 11, 2026 with marathon, half and 10K routes along the scenic Towpath Trail through Summit Metro Parks, past waterfalls and historic locks. Finishers get medals and shirts and aid stations are provided.

Celebrate the 20th Burning River Endurance Runs & Relay on July 25 and 26, 2026 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Pick a solo ultra, marathon or 8 person relay and run through scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park for a challenging community focused..

August 2026

Run or hike scenic singletrack at Oak Hill with 5 mile or 10 mile options featuring a fast descent, long climb, and twisty rooted trails. Enjoy finisher swag and race day vibes while supporting the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National P..