Trail Running calendar near Washington Court House 2026-2027

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 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.

Experience a 3.6 mile trail run at French Park featuring meadows and multiple creek crossings. This fourth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series offers age graded awards and random door prizes in a picturesque Cincinnati park.

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.

A 30K trail race at Mount Airy Forest in Cincinnati made of three 10K loops. Finishers receive a t-shirt and medal; the race counts toward the Alpine Trail Race Series and awards series points.

A backyard ultra at Countryside YMCA in Lebanon, Ohio where runners complete 4.1667 mile loops each hour until one remains, with traditional last runner standing and fixed 12 hour and 24 hour options.

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.

A trail event at French Shelter Park in Cincinnati offering 5K, 10K and half marathon routes with notable elevation gain, themed 5K and 10K races, finisher medals, and a half marathon finisher t shirt.

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..

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.

Experience the original event of the Dirt Days Trail Series at East Fork State Park. Run through densely wooded trails on a 5.6 mile or 10.8 mile course with options for early starts and various participation categories.

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.

The Fearless 5K in Mechanicsburg features a cross-country 5K, a 1 mile run/walk and a kids 1/4 mile on cinder track, with on-site entertainment and vendors while raising funds for youth 20 and under with serious or life threatening illness.