Trail Running calendar near Toledo 2025-2026

The Sandusky River Trail Fun Run/Walk is held at Steyer Nature Preserve in Tiffin, Ohio. This event features two distances: a 5K and a 1-mile race, both taking participants along scenic, winding wooded trails adjacent to the Sandusky River. The 5K course includes natural terrain with stairs, narrow..

The Ciderfest 5K & Mile is a family-friendly orchard trail race at Diehl's Cider Mill in Holly, Michigan. It includes an Adult 5K Run/Walk, an Adult 1-Mile Fun Run, and Youth events (5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run). The routes traverse trails through Diehl’s orchard.Participants receive a 2025 comme..

The Crooked Loops Trail Run takes place in Clarkston, Michigan, at Independence Oaks, a scenic location known for its vibrant fall colors in October. The event offers three trail running distances: 2.5, 5.5, and 8.5 miles, all starting and finishing at the same spot. The 2.5-mile race features a sin..

The New London Dan Olien XC Invite is a cross country meet held in New London, Ohio, at 2495 Euclid Road. Scheduled for October 4, 2025, the event features multiple races for middle school and high school athletes, including boys and girls divisions. Distances include 2-mile races for high school pa..

Scouting's Meecheway 5K Trail Run - COLOR RUN EDITION 2025 is a vibrant community event held in Defiance, Ohio, at 2180 Ginter Road. This 5K trail run and walk encourages participants to support the Black Swamp Area Council Scouting programs, with all proceeds benefiting local scouting initiatives...

Wolf Lake 5K Trail Run/Walk is staged at the Hamburg Fitness Center & Camp on 8540 Hamburg Rd. in Brighton, Michigan, and takes place on the Wolf Lake Trails. This community event offers a 5K trail course for runners and walkers, with a festive, family-friendly atmosphere that encourages Halloween c..

Haunted Hustle 5k & Monster Mile is a charity running event held at ITC Community Sports Park in Northville, Michigan. It offers two options: a 5k Run/Walk (3.1 miles) and a Monster Mile, a shorter, family-friendly fun run. The 5k course is an out-and-back on the paved ITC trail, with the start/fini..

Falling Leaves 8 miler and 5K takes place in Berkey, Ohio, with races through Secor and Wiregrass Metroparks. The event offers two trail races: an 8-mile route (actually about 7.7 miles) and a 5K (about 3.3 miles), starting on the Secor Metropark all-purpose trail. The 8-mile course follows the Mose..

The Heritage Challenge is a timed endurance event held at Heritage Park in Adrian, Michigan. Participants choose between a 3-hour or 6-hour race and complete as many loops as possible on a looped course of roughly 1 mile to 5K, through a mix of park trails, grass, and paved paths with little elevati..

The Veterans' Honor Run: 22 Hours of Tribute is an annual event held at Heritage Park in Canton, Michigan, designed to raise awareness about veteran suicide. The main feature is a 22-hour ultra run where participants complete as many loops as they can on a roughly 1-mile paved course with mostly fla..

Turkey Trails- Toledo, organized by Bodies Race Company, takes place in Toledo, Ohio. The Thanksgiving-themed race offers multiple events: 1 Mile (untimed), 5k, 10k, Kids Dash, a Virtual Race, and a Volunteer-then-Run option. The course location is listed as TBD, but the event promises a festive, fa..

Turkey Trail Trot & The Leftovers Race is a two-day Thanksgiving trail running event at Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township, Michigan. Thursday offers a Half Marathon plus 6ish Mile, 4 Mile, and 2 Mile courses; Friday adds 6ish Mile, 4 Mile, and 2 Mile. A 2-Day Bundle combines select distances...

Thighs B4 Pies is a Thanksgiving morning run/walk held in Fremont, Indiana, near Pokagon State Park. Participants tackle roughly 3.88 miles (6.24 km) of trail, with the option to extend their distance if desired. The course starts and finishes at the CCC Shelter above the main beach, following a roa..

Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon & 7.5 Mile is a Thanksgiving weekend trail race in Commerce Township, Michigan, held at Proud Lake State Recreation Area. Participants can choose between a Half Marathon or 7.5-mile loop on well-marked, groomed wooded trails set against late-fall scenery, with roll..

Bodies Race Company hosts the Candy Cane Course- Toledo, a holiday-themed running event in Toledo, Ohio (43537), offering 5k and 12k distances, plus a 1-mile option, Kids Dash, and a Virtual Race. The course details are subject to change, with interactive maps available; location is listed as TBD. T..

GOODBYE25 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in downtown Rochester, Michigan. The event features a 5K run/walk that follows an out-and-back route along the Clinton River Trail. Organizers note this is the 11th year of the Goodbye New Year’s Eve series and describe the event as a low-cos..

Winter Trail Fest Eastside is a trail race at Island Lake State Recreation Area in Brighton, MI on February 14, 2026. The event offers on-site and virtual options and includes separate ruck divisions in addition to the standard run events. The race is presented for winter trail conditions and notes..

Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 – Toledo is a family-friendly running event in Toledo, Ohio (location TBD, 43604) scheduled for March 1, 2026. It features multiple distances: 5k, 10k, a Half Marathon, a 1-Mile, and a Kids Dash, plus volunteer and virtual options. The Half Marathon course is a doub..

HOOTIE HOO 8K Trail & 5K Paved takes place at River Bends Park in Shelby Township, Michigan, offering two distances on two terrains: an 8K trail run and a 5K paved run/walk. The atmosphere is welcoming and spring-forward, inviting participants of all fitness levels to choose their course. Highlights..

DoNot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k) - Toledo, by Bodies Race Company, is a family-friendly running event in Toledo, Ohio. Distances include 1 mile (untimed), 5K, 10K, and a Half-Marathon, plus a Kid’s Dash, Volunteer‑then‑Run, and a Virtual Race. The course uses local parks to minimize community impac..