Trail Running calendar near Urbana 2026-2027

Backyard Ultra at Findlay Reservoir on October 3, 2026. Runners repeat a 4.3 mile loop each hour until one person finishes alone; the event is self supported and includes professional timing, ankle and bib tags, live results and a live stre..

Test your stamina in Dayton at this 12 hour endurance event. Run or ruck across a flat 2.7 mile loop consisting of grass and trail double track to earn your finisher medal.

Trail races at Alum Creek State Park on October 3, 2026 include a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay and a six hour timed event. Entrants receive a custom medal, bib, on-course aid and recorded results.

A multi-distance endurance event in Middletown Ohio on a flat one-mile loop through field, woods, and pavement, supporting local charities with aid station service, cooked meals, camping, and awards.

Run with Heart in Urbana offers a 5K, a 1 mile fun run walk, or virtual participation along the Simon Kenton Bike Path. The 5K awards the top three male and female finishers in several age categories.

A two day trail event at John Bryan State Park on October 10 and 11, 2026 featuring half marathons, 10K and 5K races, a 20K relay, and a six hour timed event. A Pack Pass provides entry to all 2026 events.

A Halloween themed race day in Lewis Center with distances from a 50 m kids dash to a half marathon, plus a virtual option, chip timing, awards, free photos, and event swag for most distances.

A 5K trail race on the Grant Park trails in Centerville with free entry for current ORRRC members and a ten dollar fee for non members 15 and older; timing chips, chip check in, and age group awards are provided.

A limited access trail event in Chillicothe, OH on October 17, 2026 offering 12 hour solo, 12 hour 2 person relay and 7K options. The course is entirely trail with aid each loop and a mid loop hydration station.

Trail races at Germantown MetroPark offer multiple distances through old-growth forest, ravines, prairies and the Twin Creek corridor. The event includes marked courses, aid stations, timing, race items, and postrace refreshments.

Trail trail races at Hueston Woods State Park on October 24 and 25 2026 offer distances from 5K to a multi-loop 50K, plus a six hour event; courses are timed with aid stations, medals and postrace refreshments.

A 5.7 mile trail race at the Nature Center in Xenia, Ohio with parking at the nearby Russ Research Center. Registration is available online before the race; ORRRC members run free and youth 14 and under do not pay.

Trail races on the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park on November 1, 2026, offering 10K, 20K, and 50K distances with tiered registration fees and a no-refund, no-bib-transfer policy.

Trail races at Caesar Creek State Park on November 1, 2026 offer multiple formats from a half marathon to a six hour timed event and a 20K relay. All races start near the Cedar Point group camp in the Fifty Springs area.

Experience a scenic trail event at Caesar Creek State Park featuring wooded loops and lakefront views. Choose between 50K and 25K distances in traditional trail running or weighted rucking categories.

A Day in the Park is a timed event at Miller Ecological Park with a USTAF certified one mile loop, a 24 hour format with a 100 mile option, and a 6 hour choice introduced in 2025.

The Super Hero Challenge 15K is a trail race at Oakes Quarry Park, Fairborn, Ohio on 11/07/2026, featuring limestone cliffs and wooded trails. The 15K entry fee is $45; finishers receive a medal and overall winners receive awards.

A 5K run or walk on the trails of Shawnee Prairie Preserve in Greenville, Ohio on November 14, 2026. The event features age group divisions, chip timing, shirts for early registrants, and proceeds support the Raptor Ambassador program.

Turkey Trails Columbus on 11/15/2026 at Ohio State at Newark offers distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon. The event includes a chip timed 5k and 10k, a virtual option, and event shirts and medals for most entries.

Experience a scenic trail race through the limestone cliffs and wooded paths of Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn. Choose between distances ranging from a fun run to a 15k trail adventure.