Trail Running calendar near Willoughby Hills 2026-2027

A 5K cross-country run through wooded trails in Cuyahoga Valley with 112 feet of elevation gain, plus a flat 1-mile kids dash on grass at Old Trail School; medals awarded and stroller guidance provided.

A multi distance ultramarathon at St. Helena Heritage Park on June 6 2026 featuring a five mile loop course, relay teams, cupless service, on site camping, and a charity partnership with Team RWB.

A chip timed five mile trail race at Asbury Woods in Erie with boardwalks, dirt trails and single track loops, held the same day as a kids fun run and free childcare. Pre registration fees apply and day of registration is available.

A community event at IBH Addiction Recovery in Akron on June 6, 2026 featuring a 5K obstacle course, a 1 Mile family walk, community resource tables, participant shirts and medals, and volunteer opportunities.

Nuthatch Nonsense is a 15k trail race in Sand Run Metro Park on June 7, 2026, featuring about 1,100 feet of elevation gain and a portion of proceeds benefiting the Summit Metro Parks Trail Fund.

A community run and walk at Munroe Falls Metro Park on June 13, 2026, featuring an in-person 5K, a 1.55 mile fun walk and a virtual 5K with shirts, medals and age-group awards.

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.

Trail races of 5k, 5 mile and 10 mile around Kendall Lake in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Part of the Dirty Trail Series, the event supports the Humane Society of Summit County and features an on-site adoption vehicle.

Tuscazoar Raw on June 20, 2026 is a trail event at Camp Tuscazoar with 25K, 50K and 100K options. The course uses a 19 mile and a 12 mile loop to form a figure eight and includes multiple aid stations and crew access.

An evening trail event on June 20, 2026, at Lagoon Picnic Area with a repeatable 5 km loop up to 20 km, chip timing, finisher medals, live bluegrass music, and a beer garden in the Cleveland Metroparks.

A self supported ultra on a 2.25 mile loop around an abandoned golf course near Penn State Behrend in Erie PA. Run as many laps as desired on grass, mud and gravel while half the registration fee supports Behrend Cross Country.

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..

Buckeye Trail at Brecksville Reservation offers **25k** and **50k** trail races on June 28, 2026. The 50k began in 1994 and is part of the Ohio Endurance Series, with participant guides, swag, awards, and donations to a local trail chapter.

Trail marathon and shorter races in Akron that move from downtown to Summit Metro Parks with towpath and rugged forest trails. Aid stations provide water and sports drink; medals and awards are given for all distances.

Experience the natural beauty of Findley State Park on a scenic trail course around the lake. Choose from various running and hiking distances to support local park conservation and enjoy handcrafted medals.

The Flock of Flamingos will take place in Parma on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run 5 miles.

Flat, paved 15K and 5K on the Ernst Trail near Meadville PA. Water on course, snacks at the finish, awards and parking available.

An 8 km night trail run at Two Creeks Conservation Area on July 18, 2026, organized by The RUNEGADE Podcast. The course runs through misty singletrack with roots and low visibility and a portion of proceeds supports the trails.

A second annual cross country event at Seven Hill Recreation Center on July 19, 2026, featuring a mixed-terrain 5K and a 1-Mile Family Walk with finisher medals and Home Days food offerings.

A four-week Wednesday evening cross-country series at Ward Athletic Complex in Columbiana with chip-timed 3K and 5K races, weekly registration of $10 or $40 for all four weeks, and awards across multiple age divisions.