Trail Running calendar near Westerville 2026-2027

A 10K trail race at George Rogers Clark State Park with RunSignup registration, member fee waivers, youth and adult fee categories, mandatory check-in with timing chips, and awards across overall and age-group divisions.

A two-day trail event at John Bryan State Park near Yellow Springs, Ohio, featuring half marathons, 10K, 5K, 20K relay and a six-hour timed event. A Pack Pass offers entry into all 2026 events.

Trail races at Strouds Run State Park in Athens, OH on May 9, 2026 offer 50K, 25K and 11K courses. The mostly singletrack routes include the Thunderbunny Trail, a Dow Lake loop and a ridge overlook.

Timed trail event at John Bryan State Park where runners complete repeated 5K loops over six hours; official finish requires at least four loops and results record total loops completed.

Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio on May 9, 2026, traverse limestone cliffs and wooded trails. Events include a 1.55 mile fun run plus 5K, 10K, and 15K distances, with awards and finisher medals.

A community trail 5K and fun run in Zanesfield, Ohio on May 9, 2026 that welcomes runners and walkers. Registration opens April 9 and a race t shirt and swag are guaranteed for registrations by April 20.

Timed loop running options of 30 or 60 minutes plus a 0.25-mile Kids Dash at Leeds Farm in Ostrander on May 15, 2026. Hosted by the BVW PTO, proceeds support Buckeye Valley West school programs.

A three loop 50 kilometer race through John Bryan State Park in Yellow Springs, Ohio on May 16, 2026. The event is cupless with fully manned aid stations, a nine hour cutoff, and finishing awards plus top three awards by gender.

A series of three free community trail runs in Franklin County Metro Parks on May 21, May 30 and June 3, 2026. Events feature Hoka trail shoe demos, raffles, food and music, and attending all three earns a badge and entry for Hoka shoes.

Experience the diverse landscapes of Caesar Creek State Park with a range of trail races including 5K, 10K, half marathon, and relay options through scenic woods and meadows.

Experience a Memorial Day trail run through the limestone cliffs and wooded paths of Oakes Quarry Park. Choose between 5k, 10k, and 15k distances and earn a finisher medal on this scenic Ohio course.

Trail races at Dillon State Park near Zanesville on May 29-30, 2026. Options include a 5.3 mile Yellow Loop and timed 6H and 24H ultras on shaded, varied trails with on-site camping and festival amenities.

A two-day team trail relay at Dillon State Park on May 29-30, 2026, with shaded forest trails, lake views, mixed terrain, and on-site camping at Ragnar Village. Teams can choose standard, ultra, or sprint formats.

Experience one of the nation’s oldest ultra-marathons through the 5,000-acre Mohican Memorial State Forest. This event offers 100-mile, 50-mile, and marathon distances and serves as a qualifier for the Western States 100.

Trail running events at A.W. Marion State Park along Hargus Lake shoreline, featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 6 Hours of Power and a 20K relay across 310 acres of woodlands and native landscapes.

A family friendly trail event with a timed 5K and a 1 mile kids run on the Liberty-Benton and nearby campuses, age group awards for the 5K, pet friendly route, and on site coffee.

Metahqua 24 in Chillicothe Ohio runs on a two mile loop with mixed single track and grass and offers youth 2 mile, 10k, 24 hour solo and relay, and a new 100 mile option with a 32 hour limit.

Experience a trail race along the largest inland beach in Ohio at Alum Creek State Park. Choose from distances ranging from 5K to a half marathon or join a relay team to run through scenic shale cliffs.

An adaptive trail event at Russ Nature Reserve offering 1 mile, 2 mile, and 5K options; rolling starts accommodate walkers, runners, and wheelchair participants, with member fee waivers and on-site registration options.

Trail running at Salt Fork State Park with 50k, 20 mile and 10 mile loop options over rolling trails; part of the Ohio Endurance Series and supporting local search and rescue.