Trail Running calendar near Westerville 2026-2027

Experience the vibrant autumn foliage of Mohican State Park through a variety of trail races. Runners and hikers can enjoy rugged paths and forest scenery alongside their leashed dogs in Perrysville Ohio.

A two day trail event at John Bryan State Park on October 10 and 11, 2026 featuring half marathons, 10K and 5K races, a 20K relay, and a six hour timed event. A Pack Pass provides entry to all 2026 events.

A Halloween themed race day in Lewis Center with distances from a 50 m kids dash to a half marathon, plus a virtual option, chip timing, awards, free photos, and event swag for most distances.

A 5K trail race on the Grant Park trails in Centerville with free entry for current ORRRC members and a ten dollar fee for non members 15 and older; timing chips, chip check in, and age group awards are provided.

A limited access trail event in Chillicothe, OH on October 17, 2026 offering 12 hour solo, 12 hour 2 person relay and 7K options. The course is entirely trail with aid each loop and a mid loop hydration station.

Test your endurance at Malabar Farm State Park with a twelve hour night run. Participate solo or as a relay team on a scenic loop featuring pavement, gravel, and grass while supporting historical preservation.

A 5.7 mile trail race at the Nature Center in Xenia, Ohio with parking at the nearby Russ Research Center. Registration is available online before the race; ORRRC members run free and youth 14 and under do not pay.

Trail races on the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park on November 1, 2026, offering 10K, 20K, and 50K distances with tiered registration fees and a no-refund, no-bib-transfer policy.

Trail races at Caesar Creek State Park on November 1, 2026 offer multiple formats from a half marathon to a six hour timed event and a 20K relay. All races start near the Cedar Point group camp in the Fifty Springs area.

Experience the rugged beauty of Burr Oak State Park on a course that is 90 percent trail. Choose between a full marathon loop or a point to point half marathon featuring creek crossings and rolling hills.

Experience a scenic trail event at Caesar Creek State Park featuring wooded loops and lakefront views. Choose between 50K and 25K distances in traditional trail running or weighted rucking categories.

The Super Hero Challenge 15K is a trail race at Oakes Quarry Park, Fairborn, Ohio on 11/07/2026, featuring limestone cliffs and wooded trails. The 15K entry fee is $45; finishers receive a medal and overall winners receive awards.

A trail running event at Camp Nuhop on November 7, 2026 with distances from a short fun run to a 50 km ultra. Entries include a tech shirt or winter hat, chip timing, post race meal and local beer, with limited fields.

Turkey Trails Columbus on 11/15/2026 at Ohio State at Newark offers distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon. The event includes a chip timed 5k and 10k, a virtual option, and event shirts and medals for most entries.

Alley Trail Classic in Lancaster, Ohio on November 15, 2026 features a one loop 5k and a five loop 28k trail race with cash prizes and awards and set registration dates.

Experience a scenic trail race through the limestone cliffs and wooded paths of Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn. Choose between distances ranging from a fun run to a 15k trail adventure.

Join over 900 participants for an expansive trail running event at Salt Fork Lodge. Choose from 50K, 20 mile, or 10 mile distances through the scenic wilderness of Kimbolton Ohio.

The Frosty Buck Trail Race in Glenmont, Ohio on December 12, 2026 features 50k and 25k trail races on the original Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra course, run as standard events with a lightly stocked aid station on each loop.

A trail race at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio on December 12, 2026, offering a 1.55 mile fun run plus 5K, 10K, and 15K courses through limestone cliffs and wooded trails.

A trail half marathon of about 13.5 miles at John Bryan State Park in Yellow Springs, Ohio. ORRRC members run free; non-members ages 15+ pay $10. The race uses timing chips, aid stations, and relies on volunteer support.