Trail Running calendar near Powell 2026-2027

A backyard ultra at Alum Creek State Park where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one runner completes an extra loop. The last person to finish a loop is declared the winner.

Trail races on a 4.1 mile loop near Alum Creek Reservoir in Lewis Center Ohio. Distances range from 7K to 26K using one to four laps, with marked trails, parking at Galena Boat Ramp, and commemorative finisher items.

A night trail running event at Alum Creek Reservoir near Lewis Center, Ohio on August 8, 2026. Multiple lap distances from 7K to 26K, course marked with LED lights and headlamps are required.

A 5K trail race at Lost Creek Reserve in Troy Ohio on August 9 2026, part of the Miami County Park District Trail Run Challenge. Registration offers shirt and no shirt pricing and a Team Challenge is available.

Run through 7000 acres of prairies and forests at the Darby Creek Bison 10k Trail Race. Enjoy a chip timed course in Ohio largest Metro Park with awards for multiple age categories.

Traverse the scenic deep gorges and lush woodlands of Ohio at the Hocking Hills Trail Run. Participants can enjoy nearly total trail immersion through Old Mans Cave and Cedar Falls across distances ranging from 5K to 50K.

Sprint For Survivors is the 8th annual run in Marysville on September 12, 2026. Distances include a 1 Mile, a 5k and a 10k and proceeds support She Dreams Again and its transitional home for trauma survivors.

Experience an ultra trail race through the scenic forests and prairies of Germantown MetroPark. Runners can tackle the full 50k distance individually or join a two person relay team to navigate the hilly four loop course.

A farm based obstacle event with a 5K course and a 1 mile kids option, featuring over 20 obstacles, pumpkins, food trucks, and educational displays at South Plymouth Pumpkins in Washington Court House.

A fundraising event in Reynoldsburg with a team or individual 5K obstacle course and a separate paved 5K through Civic Park, supporting Hope For The Warriors and awarding medals to finishers.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Air Force Marathon at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, a Boston qualifying course that finishes at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Choose from marathon, half, 10K, 5K..

YOTE on Sep 19, 2026 in Laurelville, OH offers 50K, 25K, 10K and a Youth 10K on a newly designed trail course where the 25K is mostly trail and the 50K repeats that route. Finishers receive a T and awards are given by gender and overall.

A 5K mud and obstacle run at Honda Hills in Thornville Ohio on September 19 2026. The all ages event requires a signed waiver and Photo ID for adults and lists separate pricing for adult and KIDZ family waves.

A two day festival in Shawnee Ohio on the Buckeye Trail featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, a 10 Mile Hike and a backpacking workshop. Events occur on mostly single track trail within the Wayne National Forest.

This 7-mile trail run at Stillwater Prairie Reserve features a two-loop course with river crossings. Organized by the volunteer-run ORRRC, it's free for members and offers a finisher's award for all. A low-cost, community-focused event.

Experience a unique multi terrain race through pastures and woods in Millersburg. Enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring a 5k and a kids fun run alongside the local Charm Days celebrations.

A last-person-standing backyard ultra at Findlay Reservoir where runners complete a 4.3 mile loop every hour until one runner finishes a loop alone. The race is self supported and features professional timing with live coverage.

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.

Join the Run with Heart in Urbana for a 5K or 1 mile fun run along the Simon Kenton Bike Path starting at the Depot Coffeehouse.

Experience the vibrant autumn foliage of Mohican State Park through a variety of trail races. Runners and hikers can enjoy rugged paths and forest scenery alongside their leashed dogs in Perrysville Ohio.