Trail Running calendar near Toledo 2026-2027

A cross country style 5K run and 1 mile walk on the fairways of Fallen Timbers Golf Course in Waterville, Ohio. Proceeds support Nature's Nursery and another local Northwest Ohio charity.

A community running event at Independence Oaks featuring a 5K and a Cat Walk 1K with pets welcome, on-site family activities, participant medals, and fundraising for two local animal rescues.

A 5k mud run in Oak Harbor, Ohio with 20+ obstacles and two difficulty lines on many obstacles. Registration includes a T-shirt, wristband, and medal, and 10% of proceeds will go to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Run Woodstock is a two day trail running festival in Gregory, MI on September 11 and 12, 2026. It features races from 5 miles to 100 miles, on-site camping, live music and yoga, with finisher medals and event merchandise.

Experience the natural beauty and elevation of Hidden Lake Gardens at the 16th annual Run for the Hills. Choose from a timed 5K run or walking options on a scenic course in the heart of the Irish Hills.

A fourth annual 5K trail run/walk at Fillmore County Park on September 12, 2026, honoring 9/11 victims, veterans and first responders. The unpaved course includes a finisher medal for all and directs proceeds to local AED purchases.

Perrysburg Township 5K is a community 3.1 mile run and walk at Cardinal Aggregates Quarry in Perrysburg, OH, on September 12, 2026. The program includes a kids race, race t-shirt, refreshments, and varied registration fee tiers.

Experience the natural beauty of Oak Openings Metropark with a 25k or 5k trail race. Support global health initiatives while navigating scenic forests and prairies on a professionally timed course.

A family-friendly orchard trail event on September 26, 2026 at Diehl's Cider Mill featuring a 5K and 1 mile fun run, race shirts, medals, free cider and donuts, and additional Ciderfest activities.

Trail races at Orion Oaks County Park on September 27, 2026, include a two loop half marathon, a 5K, a capped 5K doggie division, and virtual options with the same race swag.

Flag City Backyard Ultra in Findlay, OH is a last person standing race around Findlay Reservoir where runners repeat a 4.3 mile loop each hour. The event is self supported and features professional timing, live streaming, and a technical sh..

Experience a vibrant 5k trail run at Camp Lakota where runners and walkers encounter clouds of color. Help support local scouting and leadership programs while enjoying post race donuts and competing for top finisher awards.

A charity race at Moose Ridge Golf Course in South Lyon with a 1K kids run and a 5K run/walk supporting the Rogel Cancer Center Breast Cancer Program. Registration includes a commemorative hat and finisher medal; donuts and cider follow the..

A trail event at Independence Oaks Park in Clarkston, Michigan on October 10, 2026, offering three distances through hardwood forests and wood chip trails, all starting and finishing at Twin Chimneys Pavilion.

A night time 5K mud run in Oak Harbor with more than 20 obstacles and a lit, spooky course two weeks before Halloween. The event is not officially timed and donates 10 percent of proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Trail races at Secor and Wiregrass Metroparks near Berkey, Ohio, featuring an 8 mile course (about 7.7 miles) and a 5K loop (about 3.3 miles). Flat, non technical courses with medals for finishers and awards in multiple categories.

Haunted Hustle on October 25, 2026 at ITC Community Sports Park in Northville offers a Monster Mile and a 5k run/walk with shirts, medals, timed results, and proceeds benefiting Kids Without Cancer.

Run a scenic 3.2 mile trail race around Lake Walden to support the Hartland Area Project. Enjoy a historic resort setting with old school timing and post race raffle prizes for all participants.

Bonfyre Trail Fest is a fall trail running event at the DTE Energy Foundation Trail in Waterloo State Recreation Area in Chelsea, MI. Races are 5M, 10M and 15M, with marked aid, finish food, a post-race bonfire, live music and a beer garden..

A 22 hour in-person and virtual event at Heritage Park raising awareness of veteran suicide and supporting veteran charities. Participants loop a roughly one mile paved route with an extensive aid station, facilities, and base camp space.