Trail Running calendar near Shawnee 2026-2027

A 5K mud and obstacle run at Honda Hills in Thornville, Ohio on September 19, 2026, open to all ages. Participants must bring a signed waiver and adults must show photo ID; spectators are admitted to the festival area for a cash fee.

A 12th annual 5K through Glacier Ridge Metro Park on September 19, 2026, presented by the Dublin Coffman Marching Band to raise funds for band students, with the band performing along the route.

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.

Trail trail races at Freedom Hills Ministries on September 25, 2026 include 10K and 5K distances with chip timing and a 1 mile kids run. Medals for all finishers, age-group prizes, food and drinks; a 12-run challenge follows on September 26..

A field and trail running event in Millersburg, Ohio on 10/03/2026 featuring a 5k and a 0.5 mile timed kids run, held the same day as Charm Days with food, a pony parade, auctions and local sales.

Trail races at Alum Creek State Park on October 3, 2026 include a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay and a six hour timed event. Entrants receive a custom medal, bib, on-course aid and recorded results.

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.

A Halloween themed race day in Lewis Center with distances from a 50 m kids dash to a half marathon, plus a virtual option, chip timing, awards, free photos, and event swag for most distances.

A limited access trail event in Chillicothe, OH on October 17, 2026 offering 12 hour solo, 12 hour 2 person relay and 7K options. The course is entirely trail with aid each loop and a mid loop hydration station.

Test your endurance at Malabar Farm State Park with a twelve hour night run. Participate solo or as a relay team on a scenic loop featuring pavement, gravel, and grass while supporting historical preservation.

Trail races on the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park on November 1, 2026, offering 10K, 20K, and 50K distances with tiered registration fees and a no-refund, no-bib-transfer policy.

Experience the rugged beauty of Burr Oak State Park on a course that is 90 percent trail. Choose between a full marathon loop or a point to point half marathon featuring creek crossings and rolling hills.

A trail running event at Camp Nuhop on November 7, 2026 with distances from a short fun run to a 50 km ultra. Entries include a tech shirt or winter hat, chip timing, post race meal and local beer, with limited fields.

Turkey Trails Columbus on 11/15/2026 at Ohio State at Newark offers distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon. The event includes a chip timed 5k and 10k, a virtual option, and event shirts and medals for most entries.

Alley Trail Classic in Lancaster, Ohio on November 15, 2026 features a one loop 5k and a five loop 28k trail race with cash prizes and awards and set registration dates.

Join over 900 participants for an expansive trail running event at Salt Fork Lodge. Choose from 50K, 20 mile, or 10 mile distances through the scenic wilderness of Kimbolton Ohio.

The Frosty Buck Trail Race in Glenmont, Ohio on December 12, 2026 features 50k and 25k trail races on the original Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra course, run as standard events with a lightly stocked aid station on each loop.

Two trail races at Alum Creek State Park in January and February offer looped 10K-based courses with five distance options from 10K to 50K, aid stations, drop bag access, and a limited trail package for series registrants.

Trail races of 6K, 10K, 20K and 50K take place April 3, 2027 on the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park near Lewis Center, Ohio. The event uses alternating looped trail courses, has tiered fees, and a no refund policy.

A team relay in Chillicothe, Ohio on April 16 and 17, 2027 featuring trail miles with hills and varied terrain. Race profits support local Drug Free Clubs of America chapters and registration is capped at 150 teams.