Trail Running calendar near South Columbus 2026-2027

Take on the ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k on the trails of Grant Park. This affordable event is free for ORRRC members and features chip timing, refreshments, and age group awards.

A limited access trail event in Chillicothe, Ohio on October 17, 2026 featuring a 7K, a youth 7K and 12 hour solo and relay formats. Full aid is provided each loop and all finishers receive an award and a race shirt.

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.

This 5.7-mile trail run in Xenia is a community-focused event organized by the Ohio River Road Runners Club. Entry is free for members and youth, with a low fee for others. It features chip timing and awards across multiple age categories.

Experience the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park with a multi loop race through the woods. Choose between 10K, 20K, and 50K distances this autumn in Lewis Center.

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.

Experience a scenic trail event at Caesar Creek State Park featuring wooded loops and lakefront views. Choose between 50K and 25K distances in traditional trail running or weighted rucking categories.

A Day in the Park in Lebanon, Ohio features a USTAF certified one mile loop with 24 hour and 100 mile race options plus a new 6 hour option, central aid station, event swag, and on-course camping space.

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.

Join the Ohio River Road Runners Club for a trail half marathon at John Bryan State Park. Enjoy a community atmosphere with chip timing and finisher awards for all who complete the course within the generous time limit.

Experience the only trail in Ohio built by runners at Alum Creek State Park. Choose from multiple distances across two winter race dates and earn unique medals or even a belt buckle for completing the double 50K challenge.