Trail Running calendar near West Portsmouth 2025-2026

YOTE, RunFluent LLC’s second annual endurance event, takes place in Laurelville, Ohio (50874 Clark Hollow Rd, Londonderry, OH 45647). Distances offered include 50K, 25K, and 10K, plus a youth 10K. Courses are single-loop, predominantly single-track trails with bridal trails and forest roads connecti..

The Hurricane 100k is a challenging trail running event held in Hurricane, West Virginia, featuring a 62-mile course on the scenic Meeks Mountain Trails. Participants can compete solo or as part of a three-person relay team, with the race consisting of six 10.3-mile single-track loops. The event off..

The Caesar Creek Trail Race, held at Caesar Creek State Park in Waynesville, Ohio, is a scenic trail running event featuring multiple race options over a weekend in September. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique "6 Hours of Power" endurance challenge. The c..

The Hocking Hills Trail Run, held at Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, Ohio, offers a variety of race distances including 60K (37.5 miles), 40K (25 miles), 20K (12.5 miles), 10K (6.2 miles), and 5K (3.1 miles). Starting at the Naturalist Cabin, the course traverses the scenic woodlands of Hocking H..

A Day in The Park (ADITP) is a 24-hour ultramarathon held at Miller Ecological Park in Lebanon, Ohio. The event features a fast, flat 1-mile loop on crushed gravel that is USATF-certified (OH24030JHP). Runners can pursue either the traditional 24-hour finish or count a 100-mile effort within that wi..

The 6 Hours of Power at Caesar Creek State Park in Waynesville, Ohio, is a unique endurance running event where participants complete as many 5K loops as possible within six hours. Runners must finish at least four loops to officially complete the race, with their official time recorded upon complet..

The Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival in Shawnee, Ohio, celebrates the Buckeye Trail within the Wayne National Forest and the Village of Shawnee. The festival offers five trail experiences: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run/Walk, a 10 Mile Hike, and an overnight Backpacking trek, all on the Buckeye Trail...

The Rugged Red Trail Half Marathon is an annual trail running event held in Slade, Kentucky, at the scenic Red River Gorge. Celebrating its 11th year in 2025, the race features a challenging 13.1-mile loop on private trails, offering runners a unique and rugged outdoor experience. Participants recei..

The Caesar Creek Trail Race, held in Waynesville, Ohio, offers a variety of trail running events over a weekend in October. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique "6 Hours of Power" endurance event. The races take place at Caesar Creek State Park, featuring sc..

Shawnee Trail Runs takes place in West Portsmouth, Ohio, and is billed as Ohio’s most challenging ultramarathon. The event offers three distances: a 54-mile main course with about 11,000 feet of climbing (the route includes four bonus miles, for a total of 54), a 50K with 6,500 feet of gain, and a 1..

The 6 Hours of Power at Caesar Creek State Park in Waynesville, Ohio, is a unique endurance running event where participants complete as many 5K loops as possible within six hours. The race requires a minimum of four loops to officially finish, with official times recorded upon completing the fourth..

Rule the Roost returns to Chillicothe, Ohio, as the finale of the RunFluent Ohio Trail Series. The event offers three distances: a 7K, a 12-hour solo, and a 12-hour two-person relay. The course is a figure-8, 100% trail layout with hard-packed sections, some technical bits, and scenic overlooks and..

Legends Of The Valley, staged at Valley View Nature Preserve in Milford, Ohio, is a nature- and history-themed trail-running event featuring three races: Arrowhead Trail 5K (individual or team cross-country), Mastodon 2-Hour Endurance Race (relay on a 1.5-mile loop for 2–6 runners, no distance cap),..

The ORRRC Broken Toe 50K & 25K & Ruck is a trail running event held at Caesar Creek State Park Campground in Wilmington, Ohio. Featuring distances of 25K and 50K, runners traverse a scenic loop through wooded areas with rolling hills, gullies, creek crossings, and lakefront views. The 25K runners co..

The Bobcat Trail Marathon in Glouster, Ohio, is a challenging trail running event held at Burr Oak State Park. Scheduled for November 8, 2025, it features a marathon and a half marathon. The marathon is a single-loop course that is 90% trail and 10% asphalt, showcasing rugged terrain with rolling hi..

Empower Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held at the Countryside YMCA in Lebanon, Ohio. Scheduled for November 8, 2025, it features a traditional backyard ultra format where runners complete 4.1667-mile loops on scenic, runnable wooded trails with mild elevation changes during..

Topo Trail Marathon Races take place at East Fork State Park in Bethel, Ohio. The event offers three trail distances on a 6.55-mile lap: Quarter (one lap), Half (two laps), and Full Marathon (four laps), all on 100% singletrack mountain-bike trails. The course emphasizes tight, natural singletrack w..

The Big Deal at Great Seal in Chillicothe, Ohio at Great Seal State Park unveils an expanded endurance festival for May 2, 2026. New this year is the Big Deal 100 Miler, 100k, 20 Miler, plus Adult 5k and Youth 5k. The centerpiece is a 20-mile loop run entirely on single-track trails with just two ro..

Metahqua 24 is a trail running event held in Chillicothe, Ohio, featuring a scenic 2-mile course with a mix of single track and grass trails, including a 0.7-mile uphill segment with 200 feet of elevation gain, a 0.7-mile downhill, and a 0.6-mile flat section. The race offers multiple distances: a 2..