Trail Running calendar near Painesville 2026-2027

The Dirty Dash offers a 10k or half marathon on the trails of South Chagrin Reservation. The course winds through quiet forests and past Sulphur Springs with its waterfalls. This event is part of the broader Dirty Trail Series.

Experience a point-to-point net-downhill race through Geauga and Lake Counties on a historic rail trail. Choose from 20, 15, or 10 miles and enjoy a post-race pancake breakfast at the finish line.

Experience the natural beauty of Point Pelee National Park with 5 km, 10 km, and 15 km road and trail courses set at the southernmost point of mainland Canada.

Outrun 24 Hour Trail Race in Kirtland, Ohio uses a USATF certified 1.002445 mile loop and lets participants run any distance up to 24 hours. Live chip timing, event swag, medals under 100 miles and a buckle for 100 mile finishers are provid..

Experience a variety of obstacle course races at Southington Off Road Park near Cleveland. Choose from distances ranging from 5K to 50K including a dedicated kids race and the opportunity to earn a Trifecta in one weekend.

Timed ultrarunning options on a mostly shaded 2.92 mile loop at Richfield Heritage Preserve, with camping, aid station service, chip timing and awards for finishers. Multiple timed distances and a 100 mile option are offered.

A supported trail event at Camp Manatoc offering multiple distances including a 10k, half and full marathon, and an eight hour format. The course is almost all trail and the event is part of the Ohio Endurance Series.

Experience a true cross country race through the wooded trails and rolling hills of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This event features a scenic 5K trail run and a flat 1 mile grass loop for children.

A 24-hour running event on a five-mile loop at St. Helena Park in Canal Fulton, OH on June 6, 2026, with a new 25K, relay teams aiming for 100 miles, on-site camping, a main aid pavilion, and cupless race rules.

Test your mettle on the beautiful trails of Asbury Woods featuring boardwalks and single track loops. This family friendly event includes a five mile competitive race plus a kids run and free childcare.

Experience a unique 5K obstacle course with trails and hills or enjoy a family walk in Akron. This community event celebrate wellness and connection with medals for 5K finishers and shirts for walkers.

A trail 15K at Sand Run Metro Park in Akron, Ohio with over 1,000 feet of climbing and loops on primitive single track. Registration closes June 5 and no race day entries are allowed.

Enjoy a hilly run or walk around the lake at Munroe Falls Metro Park. This community event features a 5k run, a 1.55 mile fun walk, and live music at a stroller and pet friendly finish line.

Dylan's Dash 5K is a cross-country run/walk fundraiser for Type 1 Diabetes awareness in Orrville. It's part of a larger Family Fun Day at Caskeys Campground, featuring a free kids run and post-race activities like swimming and food trucks.

Trail races of 5k, 5 mile and 10 mile take place around Kendall Lake in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The event offers finisher swag, supports the Humane Society of Summit County, and welcomes hikers.

Celebrate summer on the Cleveland trails at the Little Carolina Trail Fest. Run, hike, or ruck a 5K loop course for distances from 5K to 20K, followed by live bluegrass music and a beer garden. This chip-timed evening event welcomes all pac..

Experience a self supported endurance challenge on an abandoned golf course in Erie. Run as many 2.25 mile loops as you choose from sunrise to sunset in support of a local cross country program.

Celebrate a piece of Ohio running history with the Buckeye Trail. This point-to-point race offers a 50k and a 25k on scenic trails in the Brecksville Reservation. It's the state's oldest trail 50k, featuring classic courses and supporting t..

A trail race in Akron, Ohio on July 11, 2026 that runs from Memorial Parkway into Summit Metro Parks. Distances include marathon, half marathon and 10K with water stations and medals for all finishers.

Experience the natural beauty of Findley State Park on a scenic trail course around the lake. Choose from various running and hiking distances to support local park conservation and enjoy handcrafted medals.