Trail Running calendar near Urbana 2026-2027

A series of free community trail runs in Franklin County Metro Parks during May and June 2026. Events include Hoka trail shoe demos, raffles, food, music and a badge plus a drawing for Hoka trail shoes.

Experience the diverse landscapes of Caesar Creek State Park with a range of trail races including 5K, 10K, half marathon, and relay options through scenic woods and meadows.

Trail races of 5K, 10K, and 15K at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn on May 25, 2026, featuring limestone cliffs, wooded trails, and quarry views. All finishers receive a medal and overall winners receive special awards.

Trail running events at A.W. Marion State Park along Hargus Lake shoreline, featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 6 Hours of Power and a 20K relay across 310 acres of woodlands and native landscapes.

A family friendly trail event with a timed 5K and a 1 mile kids run on the Liberty-Benton and nearby campuses, age group awards for the 5K, pet friendly route, and on site coffee.

Metahqua 24 in Chillicothe Ohio runs on a two mile loop with mixed single track and grass and offers youth 2 mile, 10k, 24 hour solo and relay, and a new 100 mile option with a 32 hour limit.

Experience a trail race along the largest inland beach in Ohio at Alum Creek State Park. Choose from distances ranging from 5K to a half marathon or join a relay team to run through scenic shale cliffs.

An adaptive trail event at Russ Nature Reserve offering 1 mile, 2 mile, and 5K options; rolling starts accommodate walkers, runners, and wheelchair participants, with member fee waivers and on-site registration options.

Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio on June 6, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and 15K courses through limestone cliffs and wooded quarry trails; overall winners receive awards and all finishers get a medal.

Experience a friendly introduction to trail running at the ORRRC Possum Creek 5K Trail Race. Navigate a low elevation course through meadows and woods in Dayton with accessible terrain for all participants.

Night Owl Trail offers marathon, half marathon and 10K on single track trails around Caesar Creek Lake at night. The event includes stocked aid stations, mandatory headlamps, a cupless policy with collapsible cups required, and glow in the..

A 5K trail race on June 14, 2026 at Garbry Big Woods Reserve in Piqua, part of the Miami County Park District Trail Run Challenge. Multiple registration tiers include shirt and no shirt options; basic health checks and age group awards are..

An obstacle course event on June 20, 2026 at the IU East cross country course in Richmond IN with a 3 mile route and more than a dozen challenges, race shirts, medals, snacks, and a fan zone. Proceeds support Reid Health athletic training s..

A summer solstice trail race at John Bryan State Park near Yellow Springs covering about 13 miles with chip timing and generous time limits. ORRRC members run free; non-members pay $10 and animals are not allowed except service dogs.

A two day obstacle course weekend in Bloomfield Township Ohio on June 27-28 2026 featuring a 1.5 mile military style Battle Challenge with a live fire range, multiple race distances, large water slides, camping and the USA OCR national cham..

Empower Backyard Ultra in Lebanon, Ohio on June 27, 2026 features hourly 4.1667-mile loops on wooded trails, a night bike-path out-and-back, and fixed 12-hour and 24-hour backyard events with a 150-runner capacity.

Test your navigation skills at this orienteering event in Camden Ohio. Use a map and compass to find checkpoints across various course levels through woodland trails in any weather condition.

A Trail Sisters approved summer trail ultra at Caesar Creek State Park offering 50 mile and 50k counterclockwise loops, cupless aid stations with food options, and 14.5 hour cutoffs. Expect single-track rollers and two manned aid stations.

Trail runs at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park offering 5k and 10k distances and supporting FLIP's cancer prevention work. The 5k is relatively flat and family friendly while the 10k finishes with a stair climb noted by local runners.

A 5K trail race on July 12, 2026 at Stillwater Prairie Reserve in Covington, OH, as part of the Miami County Park District Trail Run Challenge. Multiple pricing and series options are offered; no dogs are allowed.