Trail Running calendar near Van Buren 2025-2026

Test your endurance at the 6 Hours of Power at Alum Creek State Park, a six hour trail challenge of repeated 5K loops around the marina. Run as many loops as you can in six hours to chase the top spot and a finisher medal.

Join the TREES Trail Challenge at Franke Park for two days of mountain bike and trail run racing on scenic single track. Celebrate community and sustainability while supporting Trees Indiana's youth tree planting work.

Run the trails at Alum Creek State Park on Nov 1, 2025 with distances from 5K to half marathon, plus relays and a six hour endurance race. Marked mixed terrain, aid stations and medals make for a rewarding day outdoors.

Tackle rugged singletrack at Alum Creek State Park on Sunday, November 2, 2025, with 10K, 20K, and 50K trail options for all levels. Expect rocks, roots, scenic lake views, and a finisher shirt and medal to celebrate your effort.

Test your endurance at the Heritage Challenge, a 3 or 6 hour timed loop event on mixed trails and paths at Heritage Park in Adrian, Michigan. This year's race is postponed and participants will be notified if a new date is scheduled.

Join the 17th annual After the PKs 5K Road and 10K Trail Run on November 9, 2025 in Van Buren Ohio for road and scenic trail options plus a kids fun run. All proceeds benefit Van Buren High School soccer and scholarships.

Join the Dom Fratta XC Pavilion 5K in Willard on Nov 15 for a community 5K and 1 mile kids run as the town unveils a new cross country pavilion honoring a longtime coach. Proceeds support Willard cross country and local runners.

Take part in the Scarecrow Sprint 5K in Fremont, Ohio on November 15, 2025, a spirited cross country run around Walsh Park. All levels welcome, with finisher medals and race day registration available.

Fort Wayne's 31st Annual Turkey Trot 5K is a community running event hosted at the Homestead High School Environmental Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The main 5K is a trail race over a mixed-surface course including gravel paths, roads, gra..

Join Turkey Trails Toledo on November 23 at Swan Creek Park for a family friendly Thanksgiving run with 1 mile, kids dash, chip timed 5k and 10k, plus a virtual option. Finishers get shirts and medals and age awards for 5k and 10k.

Join Thighs B4 Pies on Thanksgiving Day at Pokagon State Park for a relaxed, untimed 3.9 mile trail run starting and finishing at the CCC shelter. Warm drinks, donuts and good company make this a fun pre pie workout for all abilities.

Celebrate the season at the Candy Cane Course at University of Toledo on Dec 21, 2025 with in person and virtual options from a Kids Dash to a chip timed 12k. Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and enjoy shirts, medals, and holiday..

Celebrate winter on frozen singletrack at Franke Park Feb 14 2026 with Frozen Trailfest featuring trail running and mountain biking. Pick a 10K run or 20K ride, bring cold weather gear, and enjoy trophies and friendly community energy.

Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 – Toledo is a family-friendly running event in Toledo, Ohio (location TBD, 43604) scheduled for March 1, 2026. It features multiple distances: 5k, 10k, a Half Marathon, a 1-Mile, and a Kids Dash, plus volun..

DoNot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k) - Toledo, by Bodies Race Company, is a family-friendly running event in Toledo, Ohio. Distances include 1 mile (untimed), 5K, 10K, and a Half-Marathon, plus a Kid’s Dash, Volunteer‑then‑Run, and a Virtual R..

Muddy Duck returns April 5, 2026 at Alum Creek State Park with 6K, 10K, 20K and 50K trail courses through rocks and roots. Expect rugged singletrack, a race shirt and finisher medal, and Ohio Challenge Series camaraderie so register early.

Run the scenic Alum Creek Marina trails with options for half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay and timed endurance events for runners of all levels. Expect color coded courses, finisher medals, race timing and samples from sponsors.

Event overview The Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Toledo takes place on May 23, 2026, in Toledo, OH (zip code 43537). The event is presented by Bodies Race Company and offers multiple in-person and virtual options. Race location is l..

Treat Trot Toledo on June 14, 2026 offers races for all ages from a kids dash and untimed mile to 5K, 10K and half marathon with a virtual option. Enjoy chip timing, finisher medals and shirts plus on site packet pickup and post race awards..

Run or walk the Butterflies & Bouquets 5K in Wauseon, Ohio July 11, 2026, weaving through wooded trails and sunny grassy paths. Stay after the finish for food trucks, prizes and a hands on workshop for pollinator friendly gardens.