Trail Running calendar near Urbana 2026-2027

An evening running event in Westerville with a 5K, 1 Mile, and Family Fun Run that raises funds for Westerville Education Challenge and highlights mental health resources and remembrance.

A 15K trail race through limestone cliffs and wooded trails at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio on August 29, 2026. The entry fee is $45 and registrations by August 15 include a short sleeve shirt.

A trail half marathon and 10K on the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park near Lewis Center, Ohio. Tiered registration fees apply, packet pickup is available before and on race day, and the event has a no refund policy.

Five trail distances wind through Hocking Hills State Park around Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls and Ash Cave, mostly on trail with notable climbs; registration runs from Feb 1 to Sep 10, 2026 and the event has a 750 entrant capacity.

Experience the fourth annual aMAZing 5k trail run at the Garber Nature Center. This event supports the Preble County Park District and offers awards for top finishers across multiple age categories.

Sprint For Survivors is the 8th annual run in Marysville on September 12, 2026. Distances include a 1 Mile, a 5k and a 10k and proceeds support She Dreams Again and its transitional home for trauma survivors.

A four-loop trail 50K at Germantown MetroPark with an individual race and two-person relay, about 3,000 gain, manned aid stations, a cupless policy, and a flood-course alternative; registration runs from 2026-03-01 to 2026-09-10.

A farm based obstacle event with a 5K course and a 1 mile kids option, featuring over 20 obstacles, pumpkins, food trucks, and educational displays at South Plymouth Pumpkins in Washington Court House.

A benefit trail event at Sharon Woods Metro Park on September 12, 2026, raising funds so middle and high school students from Dwell Community Church can attend week long summer camps. Distances include a 5K, a one mile, and a free kids run.

A Spartan style endurance race in Hocking Hills covering over 4 miles with 20 plus obstacles, mud and water. Individual, group and 5 person team entries are available and the event is recommended for ages 15 and up.

Support service members and their families at Reynoldsburg Civic Park. Choose between a 5k obstacle course with mud and walls or a stroller friendly paved 5k run through the park grounds.

Wildwoods on September 13, 2026 in Pataskala offers a 5K and a 1 Mile youth run on the Historic McGowan XC Course; participants receive a tee and bib, and proceeds benefit SWL Schools.

The 2026 Air Force Marathon celebrates its 30th anniversary at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Events range from a Boston qualifying marathon to a 1K kids run and include virtual options plus a weekend expo and festival.

A trail-focused event on September 19, 2026 near Laurelville, OH offering 50K, 25K, 10K and a youth 10K; the 25K is about 95% trail and the 50K repeats that course. Finisher T and awards provided; no refunds, deferrals allowed.

A 5K mud and obstacle run at Honda Hills in Thornville, Ohio on September 19, 2026, open to all ages. Participants must bring a signed waiver and adults must show photo ID; spectators are admitted to the festival area for a cash fee.

A 5K through Glacier Ridge Metro Park featuring performances by the Dublin Coffman Marching Band, with proceeds supporting the band. Registration opens July 3 and shirts can be ordered until August 19.

A 7 mile trail race at Stillwater Prairie Reserve near Covington, Ohio, run as two 3.6 mile loops with dirt, gravel and meadow sections and river crossings. ORRRC members pay no fee while non-members ages 15 and up pay ten dollars.

Trail races at Caesar Creek State Park on September 26, 2026, including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a 6-hours event. Entries include a custom bib, fueling supplies, a medal, and timed results.

Experience eight weekends of trail running across Ohio and Kentucky this fall. With distances ranging from 5K to 50K and unique 6 hour challenges, there is an event for every trail enthusiast.

A last-person-standing event at Findlay Reservoir where runners complete repeated 4.3 mile loops each hour until one runner finishes a loop alone. The race is self supported with professional timing and live coverage.