Trail Running calendar near Springfield 2026-2027

Trail runs at Mt. Airy Forest offering one lap of 5.4 miles or two laps of 10.6 miles, plus Trekker categories that allow extra time and a recorded finish. This is a scored leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series with chip timing.

Events The Caesar Creek Trail Race is a three-day trail running event in late May. It offers multiple distance events on Saturday and Sunday, plus a 10K and 5K on Monday. The available race distances are: Saturday 1/2 Marathon Sunday 1/2 M..

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,..

Trail races at French Park in Cincinnati include 5K, 10K and a half marathon on off road trails with notable elevation gain. Events award series points and finisher medals and have a three hour course limit.

Join a family-friendly trail run supporting local Bible education. Choose from a timed 5K or a kids' 1-mile fun run on the Liberty-Benton campus, where pets are welcome. Awards include age-group prizes and ice cream coupons for young runner..

Join the pack for a trail race at Alum Creek State Park in Ohio. Choose from distances including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, a 20K relay, or a six-hour timed event. The scenic course features shale cliffs and runs along the state's largest in..

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.

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..

This trail run near Dayton covers approximately 13.5 miles through John Bryan State Park. It's free for club members and kids under 14, with a low fee for others, and features chip timing and refreshments.

A 3.6 mile trail through French Park in Cincinnati featuring meadow and interior trails with multiple creek crossings using stepping stones, log bridges or water routes. This is the fourth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series on Father’s Day 2..

A trail race at Mount Airy Forest in Cincinnati on June 27, 2026 offering 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and a 30K run made of three 10K loops. The event includes themed medals, costume awards, and series points within the ATRS program.

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.

The Red Fox Trail Run 10K is a themed trail race in Cincinnati's scenic French Park. Runners complete two loops on the park's off-road trails for their 10K distance. All finishers get a medal, and the event is part of a larger trail running..

A trail race at East Fork State Park on July 26, 2026, offering 5.6 and 10.8 mile laps plus Trekker categories for extra time. The course runs on the Backpack Trail through dense woods and reverses direction for 2026.

This summer cross-country series in Mason features a 2-mile grass race. Compete individually or with a team in high school or open categories. Spectators are welcome free of charge.

The Buckeye Sun Trail Runs offer a scenic loop course along Alum Creek Reservoir. Runners can choose from four distances, each based on laps of the rolling 4.1-mile trail. The event features a finisher's amenity for all and awards for top p..

A night trail event at Alum Creek Reservoir in Lewis Center, OH with a marked 4.1-mile loop and lap options yielding 7K, 13K, 20K and 26K. Headlamps are required and finishers receive a commemorative amenity.

Run a 10k trail race in Ohio's largest metro park. The event is free for club members and kids under 15, with a low fee for others. Experience chip timing and a scenic course through prairies and forests.

Join the Powder Keg Trail Run at Carter Park in Kings Mills on August 22 for a scenic 3.5 mile Run or Walk suited to all paces. Enjoy river views, the Stairway to Heaven ascent, and support The Arts Alliance.

Run the Deer Trail Run Half-Marathon through the scenic trails of Cincinnati's Mt. Airy Forest. This themed trail event awards series points and finisher medals. Costumes are encouraged for a chance to win an award.