Trail Running calendar near South Columbus 2026-2027

Experience a festival of trail running at Dillon State Park with single loop or ultra endurance challenges. Run through lush forests and along lakeside trails before relaxing with camping and bonfires at the village.

Experience one of the nation’s oldest ultra-marathons through the 5,000-acre Mohican Memorial State Forest. This event offers 100-mile, 50-mile, and marathon distances and serves as a qualifier for the Western States 100.

The Hargus Lake Trail Race offers trail running through the scenic woodlands and along the lake shore at A.W. Marion State Park. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a timed 6-hour event. All races take place on May 30,..

A multi-format trail event on a roughly 2 mile loop in Chillicothe, Ohio offering youth, 10k, 24 hour solo and relay, and a new 100 mile option with specific time limits.

Experience a trail race along the largest inland beach in Ohio at Alum Creek State Park. Choose from distances ranging from 5K to a half marathon or join a relay team to run through scenic shale cliffs.

This adaptive trail race at Russ Nature Reserve welcomes all abilities with a choice of 1-mile, 2-mile, or 5K distances. It's free for ORRRC members and youth 14 & under, or $10 for others. A rolling start allows flexible arrival times.

Experience a scenic trail run through the limestone cliffs and wooded paths of Oakes Quarry Park. Choose between 5k, 10k, and 15k distances and earn a finisher medal at this Fairborn event.

Experience Ohio's largest state park at the Summer Sasquatch trail race. Run through rolling hills and bridle trails with distances ranging from 10 miles to 50K over a scenic weekend in Kimbolton.

This 5K trail race takes place at Possum Creek Metropark on a course with varied surfaces and minimal elevation change. It's a low-cost, community-focused event organized by the all-volunteer Ohio River Road Runners Club. Registration is fr..

Night-time trail races at Caesar Creek State Park offering marathon, half marathon and 10K on single-track trails, glow-in-the-dark owl medals, cupless aid stations, and mandatory headlamp and safety gear.

Test your stamina in this last person standing race in Zanesville. Complete a 1 mile segment every 15 minutes on a paved trail to stay in the competition and support local school soccer teams.

A 5K trail race at Garbry Big Woods Reserve in Piqua on June 14, part of the Miami County Parks Trail Run Challenge. Registration runs Feb 22 to Jun 14 with various pricing and series options.

Run a 13.5-mile trail course starting from John Bryan State Park in Yellow Springs. This club event is free for ORRRC members and just $10 for others, offering chip timing and refreshments. The first 200 finishers get an award.

Experience an intense obstacle course race in Zanesfield featuring two different distances and over 25 obstacles. Complete multiple courses to earn special medals while navigating mud and terrain in the heart of Ohio.

Experience a mission oriented obstacle course race in Southern Ohio featuring explosive effects and a live fire range. Tackle a 1.5 mile military style challenge and a 3k speed course with massive 350 foot water slides.

Looped trail ultras at Caesar Creek State Park with 50k and 50 mile options on single-track trails. The cupless event has two manned aid stations, drop bag support at the visitor center, and a 14.5 hour cutoff.

Experience the scenic Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park with a family friendly 5k trail walk or a demanding 10k run featuring a famous stair climb finish. Join a community event supporting a healthy cancer preventative lifestyle.

A 5K trail run at Stillwater Prairie Reserve in Covington, Ohio on July 12, 2026, part of the Miami County Park District Trail Run Challenge. Fee tiers include age-based pricing and shirt options; prizes are awarded by overall and age-group..

A timed 5K at Patricia Allyn Park on July 19, 2026, with online and day of registration. Current ORRRC members run free; non members 15 and up pay $10.

Join the Arch City XC Festival at Westerville North High School for a series of two mile cross country races ending inside the stadium. Categories are available for elementary, middle school, high school, and adult runners.