Trail Running calendar near Westerville 2026-2027

Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio on June 6, 2026 offer 5K, 10K and 15K routes through limestone cliffs and wooded trails, with awards for overall winners and a finisher medal for all finishers.

Experience a friendly introduction to trail running at the ORRRC Possum Creek 5K Trail Race. Navigate a low elevation course through meadows and woods in Dayton with accessible terrain for all participants.

A 5K cross country run/walk at Caskeys Campground on June 13, 2026, raising funds for Type 1 Diabetes awareness. The day includes a free 400 m kids run and a family fun program with food trucks and lake activities.

A night trail event at Caesar Creek State Park offering full marathon, half marathon and 10K on single track loops around the lake. The cupless race has four aid stations, required headlamp gear, glow in the dark medals and equal podium spo..

A last person standing running event in Zanesville where runners repeat a one-mile loop every 15 minutes along Joe's Run Trail; both ends have rest areas and the event supports the Zanesville Soccer Boosters.

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.

El Matador Trail Races on June 20, 2026 at Wooster Memorial Park offers 5 mile and 10 mile trail loops through varied park terrain and creek crossings. The field is limited to 200 runners and proceeds support Friends of Wooster Memorial Par..

A two day obstacle course weekend in Bloomfield Township Ohio on June 27-28 2026 featuring a 1.5 mile military style Battle Challenge with a live fire range, multiple race distances, large water slides, camping and the USA OCR national cham..

Trail Sisters approved trail ultramarathon at Caesar Creek State Park offering *50 Miles* and *50K* on single-track loops with cupless aid stations, manned support, and a 14.5 hour cutoff.

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.

Arch City XC Festival brings elementary, middle, high school and open two-mile races to Westerville North High School on July 25, 2026, with team scoring for middle and high school and proceeds supporting school programs.

A community 5K run and walk at Riverbend Park in Findlay, open to all ages. Registration includes a T-shirt guarantee if completed by June 25 and tiered fees; timing is provided by Dave’s Running.

A loop-format trail event at John Bryan State Park featuring a 1.1 mile loop with options from a fun mile up to a 13.2 mile half marathon, with water stations and park restrooms on each loop.

A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra on a multi generation family farm in Glenmont, OH, featuring wooded trails under old growth canopy, prairie sections, and free camping and parking. Registration closes July 31.

A women only 5K obstacle mud run at East Fork Motocross Park on August 2, 2026, focused on fun rather than competition, with spectator access, Bag Drop for a fee, and age and waiver requirements for young participants.

A backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop at Alum Creek State Park where runners repeat the loop each hour until only one completes an extra loop. Each loop must be finished within an hour and standard backyard ultra rules apply.

Trail races on a 4.1 mile loop near Alum Creek Reservoir in Lewis Center Ohio. Distances range from 7K to 26K using one to four laps, with marked trails, parking at Galena Boat Ramp, and commemorative finisher items.

A nighttime trail event at Alum Creek Reservoir in Lewis Center, OH offering looped distances of 7K, 13K, 20K and 26K. The course is marked with LED lights, headlamps are required, and finishers receive a commemorative amenity and shirt.