Trail Running calendar near Toledo 2025-2026

Run for the Hills! is an annual running and walking event held at Hidden Lake Gardens in Tipton, Michigan. Celebrating its 15th year in 2025, the event features a scenic and challenging 5K run, a 5K walk, and a 1-mile walk through the beautiful, hilly terrain of Hidden Lake Gardens, known as the mos..

The 9/11 Never Forget Trail Run/Walk 5k takes place at Fillmore County Park in Brighton, Michigan (7075 McClements Rd., 48114). Now in its third year, the event honors those lost on 9/11 along with veterans and first responders. The route is an all-trail, non-paved course that is not stroller-friend..

The Oak Openings Stampede is a trail running event held at Oak Openings Metropark in Whitehouse, Ohio. Scheduled for September 14, 2025, it offers two race distances: a 25K run and a 5K run or walk. The courses traverse scenic wooded trails featuring hardwood and pine forests, open prairies, and str..

The Cardinal Quarry Trail Run 5k is a community-focused trail race held in Perrysburg, Ohio at Cardinal Aggregates, 8026 Fremont Pike. It features a one-of-a-kind 5K course through a scenic stone quarry, offering Quarry 5k Trail Run, Quarry 5k Trail Walk, and a Kids Quarry 5k Trail Run/Walk, plus sp..

Little Tens Invitational, hosted by the University of Michigan Club Running Team (MRun), takes place at the Chestnut Picnic Area in New Boston, MI. The day features three cross-country races: Open 5k, Men’s 8k, and Women’s 6k. The Open 5k course is grassy and mostly flat, with a single hill that is..

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 held at Proud Lake State Recreation Area in Commerce Township, Michigan, with parking near the Modern Campground (2928 Glengary Rd). Runners can choose a Half Marathon or 7.5‑Mile loop through well-marked, beginner‑fr..

Winter Trail Fest Eastside is a winter trail race by Trivium Racing at Island Lake State Recreation Area near Brighton, Michigan. The event offers a Half Marathon and a 5-Mile Run (with an optional Ruck), held in February. Embracing a playful “WTF” vibe, organizers anticipate challenging February co..