Trail Running calendar near Shawnee 2025-2026

Tackle rugged singletrack at Alum Creek State Park on Sunday, November 2, 2025, with 10K, 20K, and 50K trail options for all levels. Expect rocks, roots, scenic lake views, and a finisher shirt and medal to celebrate your effort.

Run the Vinberige Vineyards Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k through vineyard trails and rolling hills. Enjoy wine glass shaped swag, a finisher medal and a pour while supporting the Hopewell Township Fire Department; virtual entries available.

Run the Bobcat Trail Marathon or Half Marathon at Burr Oak Lodge in Glouster, Ohio. Enjoy rolling hills, creek crossings and Buckeye Trail sections, support Burr Oak Alive, and get RaceJoy tracking plus a tee and finisher medal.

Join Turkey Trails Columbus on November 15 at Ohio State at Newark for fun runs from a Kids Dash to a 10k plus a virtual option. Chip timing, awards, race day packet pickup and a festive atmosphere make it great for families and all paces.

Join the Finish Strong 5K Trail Run or 1 Mile Fun Run hosted by Madison Christian School to support the Middle School Retreat. Enjoy off road trails, music, snacks, and campus spirit as runners of all ages chase medals, shirts, and fun priz..

Bigfoot Trail Race hits Salt Fork State Park in Kimbolton, Ohio on December 6 and 7 with 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile options on a scenic 10.4 mile loop. Enjoy rolling hills, race tracking and finisher swag and support local search and rescue.

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.

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.

Take on Ohio's Backyard Ultra in Lucasville on March 21, 2026, where runners repeat a 4.1667 mile loop each hour until only the last person standing remains. Daytime uses trail loops and nights switch to an out and back road section.

Run rugged singletrack through Zaleski State Forest and along Lake Hope State Park at the 13th annual Iron Furnace Trail Run on April 4, 2026 in McArthur, Ohio. Choose a half marathon or five mile and soak up scenic gorges, overlooks, and r..

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.

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.

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..

Metahqua 24 offers a scenic 2.0 mile trail loop near Chillicothe, OH with options from a youth 2 miler and 10k to 24 hour solo or relay and a new 100 mile solo. Tackle runnable single track, rolling climbs, and an endurance friendly vibe.

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.

The Last Buckeye Standing is a backyard ultra at Alum Creek State Park where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner remains. Expect scenic reservoir trails with rolling climbs and night loops so bring a headlamp.

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.