Trail Running calendar near Waynesville 2025-2026

Run the Topo Trail Marathon at East Fork State Park on December 7, 2025 with quarter, half and full options on a 6.55 mile singletrack loop. Enjoy aid stations, a race tee and a finisher medal on a scenic course.

Run under the stars at the Night Owl Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K around scenic Caesar Creek State Park. Expect wooded single track, rolling hills and fun aid stations for a challenging and memorable night trail experience.

Run the Scout Run in Lebanon OH on March 21, 2026: an in person 5K on scenic mixed surface trails or a virtual 5K from anywhere. Support Boy Scout Troop 186 and register early for a commemorative shirt and finisher medal.

Run or walk the Valley Vineyards Wine Run 5k through scenic vineyard trails and a bike path on March 28, 2026 at Valley Vineyards Winery & Brewery. Finishers get race swag, a wine stopper medal and a post run wine pour.

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.

Find your distance at the Big Deal at Great Seal State Park on May 2, 2026. Options range from a youth 5k to a 100 mile ultra on a rugged single track 20 mile loop with big climbs and scenic views.

Explore scenic trails at John Bryan State Park over two days with distances from 5K to a half marathon, plus a 20K relay and the 6 Hours of Power. Expect marked mixed terrain, aid stations and medals while earning Wolf Pack season points.

Take on the Mad Maple 50K at Hueston Woods for a scenic, challenging multi loop race through College Corner, Ohio. Ten 5K loops with strict 50 minute lap windows, aid stations, a custom finisher medal and post race pizza.

Run the trails at Caesar Creek State Park on May 23 to 24, 2026 with the Wolf Pack series. Choose from a scenic half marathon, 10K, 5K, relay or a 6 hour endurance challenge on mixed terrain with aid stations and medals.

Run scenic single track loops at Caesar Creek State Park in the Dawg Gone Long Run, with 50 Mile and 50k options, generous cutoffs and volunteer aid stations. Expect rolling trails, technical footing and a friendly cupless race atmosphere.

Run scenic trails at Strouds Run State Park with Thunderbunny Trail Races, offering 11K, 25K and 50K courses for all abilities. Hosted by SEOTR Events, this Southern Ohio gathering blends challenge, community and stunning views.

Join Run with Heart on Saturday October 10 in Urbana Ohio for a community 5K, 1 Mile fun run and virtual option starting at Depot Coffeehouse. Enjoy a scenic course on the Simon Kenton Bike Path plus postrace goodies and awards.

Join Spooky Sprint Columbus on Oct 11, 2026 in Columbus for a festive run with options from a Kids Dash to a half marathon and a virtual race. Runners get designer shirts and finisher medals plus age group awards in timed events.

Join the Autumn Squatch trail races at Alum Creek State Park on Sunday November 1, 2026, with 10K, 20K and 50K options over scenic Rocks and Roots trails. Expect challenging looped terrain, a friendly community vibe and medals and shirts.