Trail Running calendar near Willoughby Hills 2026-2027

Experience a scenic trail journey through Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summit Metro Parks. Choose from 100 mile, 50 mile, marathon, or relay distances in this historic Northeast Ohio endurance event.

A weekend of trail and obstacle racing at Brady's Run Park on July 25-26 featuring a 5K trail, a four hour multi lap challenge, and a two mile obstacle course race. The OCR course sits in a central oval for repeated loops and spectator view..

An inaugural 4 mile event on July 31, 2026 at Iron Horse Trail in Alliance, Ohio, with in-person and virtual 4 mile options. Registration runs March 28 to July 24 with a $35 fee and includes a bib, shirt, and medal.

A 5K Run and Walk held on airfield grounds in Malvern, Ohio, routed on hard packed dirt beside a grass private runway. Registration opens April 1 and the fee is $25.

Trail races of 5 and 10 miles take place on 8 August 2026 at Oak Hill Trail Head in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Registration opens in November 2025 and fees vary by distance.

A cross country 5K and a 0.5 mile kids fun run at South Range High School in Canfield Ohio with finisher medals, event shirts, and awards for top overall and age group finishers.

A community 5K and 1 mile walk in Meadville on 08/09/2026 to raise funds and awareness for recovery activities. Registration fees begin at $25 and free naloxone will be available.

A 203 mile out and back road race along Ohio Route 45 from Walnut Beach to Wellsville. Open road format with limited support, a six day cutoff, and a 100 mile option with a 72 hour cutoff.

A 5K cross country race at Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Willoughby on August 18, 2026. The course mixes grass fields and crushed limestone trails, with separate races for male and female competitors and open entry for kids and adults.

Endurance race on one of Cleveland's steepest hills where runners complete as many laps as possible within 1, 3, 6, or 12 hour limits. All registrations and donations go directly to cancer patients through the Nelson Family Foundation.

A festival-style trail event at Hemlock Creek Picnic Area with run, ruck and 1-mile options, a river crossing on the longer route, live German music and a biergarten. A portion of proceeds benefits Bike Cleveland.

An ultramarathon on a mostly trail 25 mile loop at Camp Tuscazoar offering 25, 50, 75 and 100 mile options with day and night starts, cupless aid stations, drop bag support, pacer rules for the longest distances, and awards for all finisher..

Experience a unique trail race at Camp Manatoc featuring technical single track paths normally closed to the public. Run the half marathon 15k or 5k distances through wooded terrain with special permission to bring your dog along.

Experience a scenic single track race through Mill Creek Park featuring waterfalls and historic landmarks. Choose between a 25K or 50K distance on a well marked course with an enthusiastic finish line celebration.

A trail run at Richfield Heritage Preserve with 50K, half marathon and 10K on a six-mile loop. The course mixes single-track, bridle trails, fields and camp roads with natural trail obstacles and early autumn scenery.

Run through the forested trails of West Branch State Park on the newly designated Buckeye State Trail section. Choose between a full marathon half marathon or 10k while exploring oak forests and lakefront views in Ohio.

A community run/walk on September 19, 2026 at Stone Mad Pub in Cleveland featuring a chip timed 5K and a 1 mile walk, with age group awards, event T shirts, food, and a post race beer for those 21 and over.

A five-event trail series in Cuyahoga Valley National Park with weekly themed Tuesday evening races from late September through October. Distances are 3 to 5 miles and the final event at Camp Butler is dog friendly.

A field and trail running event in Millersburg, Ohio on 10/03/2026 featuring a 5k and a 0.5 mile timed kids run, held the same day as Charm Days with food, a pony parade, auctions and local sales.

A chip-timed 5K and a 1.5 mile self-guided hike at Forest Ridge Preserve on October 3, 2026, with on-site care, food vendors, event shirts, and proceeds supporting the Moreland Hills Parks Commission.