Trail Running calendar near Urbana 2026-2027

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.

A night trail event at Caesar Creek State Park offering full marathon, half marathon and 10K on single track loops around the lake. The cupless race has four aid stations, required headlamp gear, glow in the dark medals and equal podium spo..

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..

A family-friendly 3 mile obstacle course at IU East in Richmond on June 20, 2026, featuring 15 plus obstacles, shirts, medals, and a fan zone. Proceeds support athletic training services through the Reid Health Foundation.

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 mission-oriented obstacle course weekend in Southern Ohio on June 27-28, 2026 featuring a 1.5-mile Battle Challenge with a live fire range, a 3k speed OCR, large water slides, mud rig obstacles and championship-level course elements.

Hourly 4.1667 mile Backyard Ultra loops at Countryside YMCA in Lebanon Ohio on June 27 2026, plus fixed 12 hour and 24 hour backyard options. Field limited to 150 runners and crews are limited to three people per runner.

An orienteering event in Camden, OH on 06/28/2026 offering a 10 km map and compass course with multiple skill levels, chip timing, and loaner compasses. Registration runs from 05/01/2026 to 06/27/2026 with a fee of $8.00.

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.

Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio offering 5K, 10K and 15K courses through limestone cliffs and wooded trails. Early registration by July 10 includes a short sleeve race shirt; all finishers receive a medal.

A timed 5K at Patricia Allyn Park on July 19, 2026, with online and day of registration. Current ORRRC members run free; non members 15 and up pay $10.

Arch City XC Festival at Westerville North High School on July 25, 2026 features multiple 2 mile races for elementary, middle and high school runners plus an open race. Teams of three in middle and high school races are eligible for team sc..

A certified 5K trail run and walk at Riverbend Park in Findlay, Ohio, along the tree lined Blanchard River. Entry fees vary by age and a Competitive Division fee adds official timing and ranking eligibility.

Loop-format races at John Bryan State Park Arboretum in Yellow Springs feature a 1.1 mile loop repeated to form distances from 1.1 up to 13.2 miles, with water and aid available each loop and on-site restrooms.

A 12 hour run and ruck on a 1.52 mile paved loop at Smith Park in Middletown, Ohio. Chip timing, a stocked aid station, weight rules for ruckers, and student crafted finisher awards for several distance milestones.

Test your endurance at this military inspired obstacle course featuring mud crawls and climbing walls. Supporting the Light Foundation, the event offers a 5k trail for adults and a dedicated race for children.

Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio offering 5K, 10K, and 15K on limestone cliffs and wooded trails; registration fees vary by distance and finishers receive a medal.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at East Fork Motocross Park in New Vienna on August 2, 2026, featuring more than 18 obstacles. Open to participants aged seven and up who may run, jog or walk; the event emphasizes teamwork over competition.