Trail Running calendar near Peninsula 2025-2026

The Dirty Dirty is a 15k trail race on Nov 22, 2025 at North Chagrin Reservation, two scenic loops through woodlands and past Squires Castle and Buttermilk Falls. Expect rugged trails, a finisher medal, and a lively community vibe.

Run 50K, 25K, or 5 mile loops from the Regal Beagle in Akron through Bath Nature Preserve and park, with rolling hills and mixed trail surfaces. All finishers get custom gifts including a Regal Beagle medal while supporting local conservati..

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the 57th Penton Memorial Turkey Trot at Lorain County Community College in Elyria with a true 10K cross country course or a 2 mile fun run for all levels. Enjoy friendly competition, age group awards and lively hol..

Join the Cody Michael Davison 5k Memorial Run in Meadville on November 30 to honor Cody and bring the community together. Proceeds benefit Toys for Tots so please bring an unwrapped toy and all runners, walkers and families are welcome.

Bigfoot at Salt Fork State Park in Kimbolton, Ohio on Dec 6 and 7 offers 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile courses on scenic rolling trails. Expect GPS tracking, clear markings, finisher swag and proceeds to local search and rescue.

Join the Frosty Buck Trail Race in Glenmont, OH on December 13, 2025 for scenic, looped winter trail running with 25k and 50k options. Tackle multiple laps of the original BBTBU course with light aid at the loop start and finish.

Join the Cabin Fever Trail Race in Richfield on Feb 21 for scenic 5k and 5 mile trail runs and rucks, with in person and virtual options. Registration includes a long sleeve shirt, snacks, s'more station and a beer garden.

Get Lucky 50/50 on March 21, 2026 in Canal Fulton invites runners to tackle 25k, 50k or 50 miles along the scenic Ohio Erie Canal Towpath. Every finisher earns a medal and age group awards, and all registrations include a 50/50 drawing entr..

Run through the pine lined single track at Cleveland Metroparks with 13K and 5K trail options, ruck divisions, and a kid's fun run. Chip timing, hooded sweatshirts for participants, and age group awards make for a fun finish.

Choose a 25k or 50k trail challenge at scenic Mohican State Park, starting and finishing at Mohican Adventures. Friendly volunteers and post race refreshments make this a rewarding day of rugged trail fun that supports local programs.

Running with My Gnomies at Camp Tuscazoar offers scenic trail routes of 50K, 25K and a 9ish option through rolling camp hills. Enjoy single track trails, aid stations, a cupless policy and a playful gnome finisher medal.

Mohican Trail Run in late May offers 100 mile, 50 mile and marathon races through scenic single track and dirt roads in Mohican Memorial State Forest near Loudonville Ohio. Expect rugged trails, hearty aid stations and a classic ultramarath..

Tackle winding single track trails and scenic gravel roads around Brady's Run Lake at Rabid Raccoon 100. Distances from a 5k and obstacle run to 62 mile and 100 mile challenges mean fun for every runner.

Run the Cuyahoga Valley 5K and family fun run at Old Trail School on June 6, 2026 in Akron. Enjoy a scenic 5K through wooded Cuyahoga Valley National Park trails or a flat one mile grass loop ideal for families and strollers.

Tackle the Eagle Up Ultra at St Helena Park in Canal Fulton with a scenic five mile loop along the Ohio Erie Canal Towpath. Pick 24 hour, new 25K, or relays chasing 100 miles, with aid stations, camping and a post race beer.

Tuscazoar Raw invites trail runners to tackle rugged, scenic loops at Camp Tuscazoar near Dover OH with 25K, 50K and a demanding 100K with 10,500 feet of climbing. Enjoy aid station support, a race shirt, beer ticket and finisher medal.

Join Hillman Ride and Fly at Hillman State Park for a two day adventure that blends trail running and horseback racing on flowy singletrack, grass and gravel. Teams share one horse or go solo in equathons while camping under the stars.

Join the 20th Burning River Endurance Runs July 25 to 26, 2026 for scenic trail running through Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summit Metro Parks. Solo and team entries welcome and proceeds benefit local park conservancies.

Run the Buckeye 200: a 203 mile out and back from Lake Erie to Wellsville through lakefront roads, small towns, Amish country and foothills, or choose the 100 mile option. Finishers earn a large buckle and unique award.

Run the Minnehaha 15k or 5k at Camp Manatoc on September 5, 2026, through scenic private camp trails past Minnehaha Falls. Part of the Dirty Trail Series, it welcomes hikers and dogs by permission and supports Camp Manatoc.