Trail Running calendar near Thornville 2025-2026

Sprint for Survivors is a fundraising running and walking event in Marysville, Ohio, at Jim Simmons Trail. It offers a 1-mile walk, a 5k, and a 10k, inviting participants of all levels. The event raises awareness of human trafficking and supports She Dreams Again, a faith-based nonprofit aiding trau..

The Mountwood Challenge Trail Race takes place in Mountwood Park near Waverly, West Virginia, about 15 miles east of Parkersburg on U.S. Route 50. This event features a 10-mile trail race and 5K trail races, including a run and a walk.The 10-mile race has a 4-hour time limit, with participants excee..

The Hocking Hills Trail Run, held at Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, Ohio, offers a variety of race distances including 60K (37.5 miles), 40K (25 miles), 20K (12.5 miles), 10K (6.2 miles), and 5K (3.1 miles). Starting at the Naturalist Cabin, the course traverses the scenic woodlands of Hocking H..

The Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival in Shawnee, Ohio, celebrates the Buckeye Trail within the Wayne National Forest and the Village of Shawnee. The festival offers five trail experiences: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run/Walk, a 10 Mile Hike, and an overnight Backpacking trek, all on the Buckeye Trail...

Charm Field & Trail Challenge takes place in Millersburg, Ohio. The event offers a 5K and a Kids Fun Run on Saturday, October 4, 2025. It’s described as not your average road race, with a mixed course that winds through pasture fields, wooded areas, crop fields, and rural roads, creating a rustic, t..

Run with Heart in Urbana, Ohio, is a community running event along the scenic Simon Kenton Bike Path. Participants can choose a 5K or a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk, with a Virtual Participant option also available. The race begins at the Depot Coffeehouse (644 Miami St) and follows the bike path through Urb..

Mo Fall is a fall trail running event in Perrysville, Ohio, at Mohican State Park Lodge. It offers the Mo Fall Marathon, Half Marathon, and 15k. The course is a 13.1-mile loop starting and finishing at Mohican Lodge, winding past Lyons Falls and the park’s covered bridge, with elevation gains of 1,2..

The 6 Hours of Power at John Bryan State Park is a trail event in Yellow Springs, Ohio, held at the Lower Stone Shelter along the Little Miami River. Runners complete as many 5K loops as possible in six hours, with four loops required to finish; the winner has the most loops. The course is a single..

Rule the Roost returns to Chillicothe, Ohio, as the finale of the RunFluent Ohio Trail Series. The event offers three distances: a 7K, a 12-hour solo, and a 12-hour two-person relay. The course is a figure-8, 100% trail layout with hard-packed sections, some technical bits, and scenic overlooks and..

The John Bryan Trail Race, held in Yellow Springs, Ohio, is a scenic trail running event set in John Bryan State Park, known for its stunning limestone gorge and views along the Little Miami State and National Scenic River. The race weekend features multiple distances including a half marathon (two..

The Ceely Rose Twelve Hour Survival Run is a unique endurance event held at Malabar Farm State Park in Lucas, Ohio. Participants can choose between a solo 12-hour run or a team relay with up to four runners. The course is approximately 2.25 miles, featuring pavement, gravel, and grass, and runners c..

Spooky Sprint- Columbus in Lewis Center, Ohio, is a Halloween-themed running festival slated for October 25, 2025, at Highland Banks Metro Park (9466 Columbus Pike). The event offers multiple distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, and a Half Marathon, plus a Kids Dash, Volunteer-then-Run option, and a Virtual..

The Alum Creek Trail Race, held at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio, offers a variety of trail running events including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique 6 Hours of Power endurance challenge. The courses start and finish at the Alum Creek Marina, featuring mixed terrain wi..

6 Hours of Power at Alum Creek State Park takes place at the Marina (4000 Hollenback Rd) in Lewis Center, Ohio. Runners attempt to complete as many 5K loops as possible in six hours; finishing four loops officially completes the race, with results based on total loops completed. The course is a trai..

The RCRWC Broughton Trail Race is a true trail event held at Broughton Nature Park in Marietta, Ohio. It offers two 5-mile options: The Broughton’s 5 Mile Trail Run and The Broughton’s 5 Mile Trail Walk. The course takes runners through wooded Orange and Red Loop trails, starting near the Broughton..

The Autumn Squatch 10K, 20K & 50K is a trail running event held at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio. Set on the scenic Rocks and Roots Trail, the race offers three distance options: 10K, 20K, and 50K. Participants run loops of the trail in alternating directions to complete their chosen d..

Vinberige Vineyards Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k is held at Vinberige Vineyards in Thornville, Ohio (5400 State Route 204). The Thanksgiving-themed cross-country 5k invites both runners and walkers to traverse a scenic winery course with uneven footing and two hills, starting and finishing at the winery...

The Bobcat Trail Marathon in Glouster, Ohio, takes place at Burr Oak State Park, offering a rugged and scenic trail running experience. Scheduled for November 8, 2025, the event features a marathon and a half marathon. The marathon is a single-loop course that is 90% trail and 10% asphalt, including..

Turkey Trails- Columbus, held in Newark, Ohio, is a Thanksgiving-themed running event offering 5k and 10k distances, plus a 1-mile fun option and a Kids Dash, plus a Volunteer then Run and Virtual Race. Set at Ohio State at Newark (1179 University Dr, Newark, OH 43055), the event features chip-timed..

The Bigfoot 50K in Lore City, OH takes place at Salt Fork State Park Lodge in Kimbolton, near Lore City. The weekend event offers 50K, 20‑mile, and 10‑mile races on Saturday, with a final 10‑mile option on Sunday. The well‑marked course is a 10.4‑mile loop entirely inside Salt Fork State Park, with..