Trail Running calendar near Shawnee 2025-2026

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 Great Guernsey Trail 12Ks of Christmas in Lore City for a festive trail run with 12K, 5K and family fun options. Bring a new unwrapped toy to support Guernsey County Secret Santa and enjoy shirts, hot chocolate and medals.

Run the Iron Furnace Trail Runs at Lake Hope State Park on April 4, 2026, choosing a rugged 13.1 mile or a punchy 5 mile course through scenic singletrack. Limited to 250 runners, every finisher earns a wooden award.

Muddy Duck returns April 5, 2026 at Alum Creek State Park with 6K, 10K, 20K and 50K trail courses through rocks and roots. Expect rugged singletrack, a race shirt and finisher medal, and Ohio Challenge Series camaraderie so register early.

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.

Run the scenic Alum Creek Marina trails with options for half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay and timed endurance events for runners of all levels. Expect color coded courses, finisher medals, race timing and samples from sponsors.

Find your distance at the Big Deal at Great Seal State Park on May 2, 2026. Options range from a youth 5k to a 100 mile ultra on a rugged single track 20 mile loop with big climbs and scenic views.

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.

Hit scenic singletrack at Strouds Run State Park on May 9, 2026 with 50K, 25K and 11K options that suit runners and hikers alike. Trails are challenging yet welcoming and entries are capped at 400 for a close knit race day.

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..

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.

Tuscazoar Endurance Race near Dover Ohio centers on a rugged 25 mile loop with distances from 25 to 100 miles. Day and night options, staffed aid stations and drop bag support make it a true ultrarunning challenge.

Run scenic trails at Strouds Run State Park with Thunderbunny Trail Races, offering 11K, 25K and 50K courses for all abilities. Hosted by SEOTR Events, this Southern Ohio gathering blends challenge, community and stunning views.

Run through pasture, woods, crop fields and country roads at the Charm Field and Trail Challenge in Millersburg, OH. Timed 5k and a kids fun run take place alongside Charm Days with food, a pony parade and community activities.

Join Spooky Sprint Columbus on Oct 11, 2026 in Columbus for a festive run with options from a Kids Dash to a half marathon and a virtual race. Runners get designer shirts and finisher medals plus age group awards in timed events.

Join the Autumn Squatch trail races at Alum Creek State Park on Sunday November 1, 2026, with 10K, 20K and 50K options over scenic Rocks and Roots trails. Expect challenging looped terrain, a friendly community vibe and medals and shirts.