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 5K through Glacier Ridge Metro Park featuring performances by the Dublin Coffman Marching Band, with proceeds supporting the band. Registration opens July 3 and shirts can be ordered until August 19.

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 races at Freedom Hills in Sugarcreek on September 25 feature a 10K, 5K and Kid's Run with on-site food and a packet pickup the day before. A separate Ultimate Challenger endurance event follows the next day.

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.

Trail races at Mohican State Park on October 10, 2026 offering marathon, half marathon and 15K through forested trails with streams and varied terrain.

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 third annual trail event in Chillicothe, OH that serves as the finale of the RunFluent Ohio Trail Series. It features a 12 hour solo, a 12 hour two person relay and a 7K on mostly hard packed trails with scenic overlooks.

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.

Trail marathon and half marathon in Burr Oak State Park featuring rolling hills, creek crossings, and sections of the Buckeye Trail.

An annual trail race at Camp Nuhop on November 7, 2026 offering five distances from a 1 mile fun run to a 50K double-loop ultra, chip timing, awards for top finishers, and a post-race meal with local beer.

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.

Trail races at Salt Fork Lodge in Kimbolton OH on 12/05/2026 and 12/06/2026 offering 50K, 20 Mile and two 10 Mile races; registration opens 12/14/2025.

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.