Trail Running calendar near Urbana 2026-2027

Run under the stars at Night Owl Trail on January 10, 2026 at Caesar Creek State Park. Choose marathon, half marathon or 10K on scenic rolling single track around the lake and earn a glow in the dark owl medal.

Experience the Fantastic Frigid 5K Series in January at Stratford Ecological Center in Delaware Ohio, running scenic nature trails around the preserve. One race is sold out and spots are limited for January 24, so register soon.

Join the Lake Of The Woods winter trail event on Sat Feb 7 2026 in Farmersville, offering 5k and 50k options for runners and ruckers rain or shine. Enjoy wooded lake loops, a finishers medal and warm camp comforts with soup and a bonfire.

Take on the Frosty 14 at Caesar Creek State Park on Feb 21: a scenic, mostly single track 14 mile trail featuring creek crossings and rolling climbs. Warm up after with homemade chili and great volunteer support.

Enjoy a scenic 10 mile out and back on the Little Miami trail in Yellow Springs on March 7. Chip timing, refreshments and friendly age group awards make this a welcoming community run.

Run for the Green Trail Run on March 14 in Maineville at Landen Deerfield Park offers a scenic, about 3.5 mile wooded course with creek crossings. Walk and volunteer options make this an ideal kickoff to the Dirt Days Trail Series.

Celebrate St Patrick's Day with a friendly 5k along Dayton's scenic Iron Horse trail on March 15, 2026. Chip timing, refreshments and club awards make this volunteer run event a fun, affordable race for all ages.

Run the Scout Run on March 21, 2026 in Lebanon, Ohio, with an in person or virtual 5K on scenic trail loops. Hosted by Boy Scout Troop 186, the event supports local projects and offers shirts and medals for early registrants.

Run a chip timed 10 mile trail through Forest Field and Bill Yeck Parks, laid out as two scenic 5 mile loops over trails and prairie. Hosted by the volunteer Ohio River Road Runners Club, the community event offers refreshments and friendly..

Run or walk through scenic vineyards and a nearby bike trail at Valley Vineyards Winery & Brewery, then celebrate with a pour of wine. Chip timed 5k with a T shirt, collapsible wine glass and a finisher medal that doubles as a wine stopper.

Tackle the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek on April 4 with 6K, 10K, 20K or 50K options. Enjoy looped trail scenery, an event shirt and medal, plus Fleet Feet packet pickup for a muddy, memorable day.

Camp Hook 4 Hour Trail Runs welcomes solo runners and 2 or 3 person relays to tackle a scenic 1.85 mile loop around Lake George on a four hour clock. Expect rooty trails, on site camping, free aid and finisher awards.

Alum Creek Trail Races at Alum Creek State Park on April 18, 2026 offer 5K, 10K, half marathon, relay and 6 Hours of Power on scenic shale cliffs and an inland beach. All finishers get custom medals and Hammer Nutrition swag.

Tackle rolling trails around Caesar Creek Lake in this Wolf Pack series favorite, with race options from 5K to half marathon plus relay and a 6 hour challenge. Enjoy scenic meadows and woods, strong support, and a festive finish line vibe.

Run scenic trails around Caesar Creek State Park on April 25, 2026, with options from 5K to a half marathon, relays and a 6 hour endurance challenge. All runners receive a custom bib, medal, fueling and certified timed results.

Join The Big Deal at Great Seal State Park in Chillicothe, Ohio on May 2, 2026. Races range from youth 5k to 100 mile and take runners on rugged 20 mile single track loops with about 3000 feet of climb each.

Join a scenic 10k trail at George Rogers Clark State Park in Springfield on Tuesday May 5 2026. Hosted by the all volunteer Ohio River Road Runners Club, the event features chip timing, refreshments and a friendly community vibe.

Hit the trails at John Bryan State Park on May 9 and 10, 2026, for scenic, challenging courses from 5K to a looping half marathon plus relays and a 6 hour challenge. Finish with a medal and aid stations; grab a Pack Pass for the season.

Take on the 6 Hours of Power at John Bryan State Park on May 9, 2026. Run as many 5K loops as you can in six hours on scenic trail and mixed terrain, with aid at the start finish for a fun, competitive endurance challenge.

Join the Mad Maple 50K weekend at Hueston Woods, offering distances from 5K up to the full 50K plus a 6 hour timed challenge. Scenic looped trails, aid stations, and custom finisher swag make for a memorable trail running weekend.