Trail Running calendar near Shawnee 2026-2027

A community 2 mile walk and run on the shady Ben's Run trails in Spencer with a pool party and a kids splash competition, held at Spencer City Pool; adult entry is ten dollars and children 10 and under are five dollars.

A community cross-country meet at Westerville North High School on July 25, 2026 featuring three combined-gender two-mile races, team scoring for middle and high schoolers, $5 entry fees, and proceeds benefiting Westerville North programs.

A Last Runner Standing trail event on a family farm in Glenmont, OH with loops through old growth timber and prairie. Free camping and parking are available and registration closes July 31, 2026.

The Fearless 5K in Mechanicsburg features a cross-country 5K, a 1 mile run/walk and a kids 1/4 mile on cinder track, with on-site entertainment and vendors while raising funds for youth 20 and under with serious or life threatening illness.

A cross country meet in Westerville, Ohio with youth races and an open adults two mile. Registration is free and individual registration is required; team tents and team uniforms are not permitted.

A backyard ultra at Alum Creek State Park using repeating 4.167 mile loops where runners must finish each loop within an hour. The course runs on grass ski paths and single track with moderate elevation and limited aid at the start finish.

Buckeye Sun Trail Runs in Lewis Center, OH on August 8, 2026 offers looped trail races from 7K to 26K on a marked 4.1 mile loop near Alum Creek Reservoir, with finishers amenities and awards for top finishers.

A night trail running event at Alum Creek Reservoir in Lewis Center OH offering 7K, 13K, 20K and 26K lap options. Headlamps are required and all finishers receive a commemorative amenity.

A 10 km trail race at Battelle Darby Creek Metropark near Galloway, OH. ORRRC members run free; non-members pay $10 for ages 15 and up while ages 14 and under are free.

An evening running event in Westerville with a 5K, 1 Mile, and Family Fun Run that raises funds for Westerville Education Challenge and highlights mental health resources and remembrance.

A trail-based endurance event at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover, Ohio, run on a 25 mile loop with multiple distances including night options. The race features cupless aid stations, drop bag service, pacer rules, and finish awards.

Trail races at Alum Creek State Park featuring a 10K and a Half Marathon on the Rocks and Roots Trail. The route uses north and south loops plus an extra 0.7 mile to complete the Half Marathon.

Five trail distances wind through Hocking Hills State Park around Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls and Ash Cave, mostly on trail with notable climbs; registration runs from Feb 1 to Sep 10, 2026 and the event has a 750 entrant capacity.

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.

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 benefit trail event at Sharon Woods Metro Park on September 12, 2026, raising funds so middle and high school students from Dwell Community Church can attend week long summer camps. Distances include a 5K, a one mile, and a free kids run.

A Spartan style endurance race in Hocking Hills covering over 4 miles with 20 plus obstacles, mud and water. Individual, group and 5 person team entries are available and the event is recommended for ages 15 and up.

Support service members and their families at Reynoldsburg Civic Park. Choose between a 5k obstacle course with mud and walls or a stroller friendly paved 5k run through the park grounds.

Wildwoods on September 13, 2026 in Pataskala offers a 5K and a 1 Mile youth run on the Historic McGowan XC Course; participants receive a tee and bib, and proceeds benefit SWL Schools.

A trail-focused event on September 19, 2026 near Laurelville, OH offering 50K, 25K, 10K and a youth 10K; the 25K is about 95% trail and the 50K repeats that course. Finisher T and awards provided; no refunds, deferrals allowed.