Trail Running calendar near Willoughby 2026-2027

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 community event at Forest Ridge Preserve offering a 5K run and a 1.5 mile self guided hike through the Chagrin River valley. Proceeds support Moreland Hills park improvements and include awards, kids activities, and refreshments.

The 8th Annual WQMX 5Kay offers a 5K run and 1 mile walk across unpaved Rufener Hilltop Farms in Mogadore, Ohio, with medals by age group and proceeds supporting WQMX Bosom Buddies for free mammograms.

A fundraising run on October 3, 2026 at Harborcreek Community Park in Erie, PA featuring a 5K and a 1 mile fun run walk to support the Haven 2 Home program; entry fees and race shirts are listed.

Harvest Hustle brings a timed 5K, a 2.0 km wheelchair-friendly Walk & Wheel and a 210 m Kids Dash together with a vendor market, family activities and live music at Mud Creek Trail.

Final race of the Into the Woods 2026 trail run series, a chip timed six mile course through trails, fields and boardwalk at Asbury Woods in Erie, PA. Pre registration is $35 until October 9; day of entry is $40.

A USATF-certified ultramarathon along the Ohio and Erie Canalway in Akron, offering a 100 mile course plus front and back 50 mile options. Mostly crushed limestone, aid stations every 4 to 6 miles, with 30 and 15 hour cutoffs.

Experience the peak of autumn foliage at the Chippewa Creek Challenge in the Brecksville Reservation. Run a half marathon trail course through the heart of the Cleveland Metroparks amidst vibrant fall colors.