Trail Running calendar near Thornville 2025-2026

The Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra will take place in Glenmont on Saturday 2 August 2025.

The Honey Run 5k & 10k Trail Run takes place at Honey Run Park in Howard, Ohio, featuring scenic trails that lead to a beautiful waterfall. This event includes a 10k trail run, a 5k trail run, and a 5k trail walk, welcoming both runners and walkers. Participants receive a medal upon completion.The r..

Run Baileys is a trail running event held in Chauncey, Ohio, at the scenic Baileys Trail System near Athens. The weekend features multiple races including a Kids Run (1.5 miles), a 5K, and a Half Marathon, offering options for all skill levels from beginners to experienced trail runners. Participant..

The Buckeye Moon Trail Runs is a unique night trail running event held at Alum Creek State Park in Galena, Ohio. Scheduled for the evening of August 9, 2025, it offers four distance options: 7K, 13K, 20K, and 26K, run on a moderately rolling, wide-track loop trail alongside Alum Creek Reservoir. The..

The Last Buckeye Standing Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop on the scenic Alum Creek Hiking Trail, featuring grass ski paths and single-track trails with moderate elevation changes. The race..

The Fearless 5K, hosted by RUNNING4LIFE, is an annual family-friendly event held at Goshen Memorial Park in Mechanicsburg, Ohio. The race features a challenging 5K cross-country course, a 1-mile run/walk, and a kids' fun run of approximately 1/4 mile on a flat cinder track. The event raises funds to..

The ORRRC Darby Creek Bison 10k Trail Race is a scenic trail running event held at Battelle Darby Creek Metropark in Galloway, Ohio. Set within Ohio’s largest Metro Park, the course features over 7,000 acres of prairies, fields, forests, and more than 20 miles of riparian forest along the Big and Li..

The Tuscazoar Endurance Race, held annually at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover, Ohio, features challenging trail runs through the scenic hills of Tuscarawas County. The course is a 25-mile loop, 95% on trails, with most of the race on camp property and a 5.5-mile section on private land. Distances offered i..

The YOTE event in Laurelville, Ohio, hosted by RunFluent LLC, offers multiple race distances including a 50K, 25K, 10K, and a youth 10K. The courses are single-loop trails featuring a mix of single-track paths, bridal trails, and forest roads, with varying technical difficulty depending on the seaso..

The French Ridge Vineyards 5k is a fundraising run/walk event held at the scenic French Ridge Vineyard and Winery in Killbuck, Ohio. Participants must be 21 or older to join. The event offers a 5k distance as well as a shorter 1.5-mile loop for those preferring a lighter challenge.Entry includes a h..

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 Wayne National Forest with a variety of outdoor events. Scheduled for September 26-27, 2025, the festival features trail runs including a half marathon, 10K, and 5K run/walk, all on mostly single-track, chall..

The Charm Field & Trail Challenge is a unique running event held in Millersburg, Ohio, featuring a 5K race and a Kids Fun Run. Unlike typical road races, the course traverses pasture fields, wooded areas, crop fields, and roads, offering a scenic and varied trail experience. The event takes place al..

Rule the Roost is an annual trail running event held in Chillicothe, Ohio, featuring a 7K race, a 12-hour solo run, and a 12-hour two-person relay. The course is a figure-8 loop composed entirely of hard-packed, mostly wide trails with some technical sections, offering scenic overlooks and cliffs th..

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..

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..

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..

The Vinberige Vineyards Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k is a scenic cross-country race held at Vinberige Vineyards in Thornville, Ohio. The course starts and finishes at the winery, featuring uneven terrain and two hills, making it a moderately challenging route suitable for both runners and walkers. Partic..