Trail Running calendar near Wilmington 2025-2026

Test your endurance at the 6 Hours of Power at Alum Creek State Park, a six hour trail challenge of repeated 5K loops around the marina. Run as many loops as you can in six hours to chase the top spot and a finisher medal.

Run the Patriot 5K Road Race or Trail Run in Lebanon, Ohio on November 1 at the Countryside YMCA. Choose road, trail or do both for a fun morning of racing and community. Proceeds support the YMCA Veterans Connect program.

Join ORRRC Broken Toe on Nov 1, 2025 at Caesar Creek State Park for scenic wooded loops with rolling hills and lake views. Choose 25K or 50K or the ruck options and earn a unique finisher token on this challenging fall trail event.

Run the trails at Alum Creek State Park on Nov 1, 2025 with distances from 5K to half marathon, plus relays and a six hour endurance race. Marked mixed terrain, aid stations and medals make for a rewarding day outdoors.

Tackle rugged singletrack at Alum Creek State Park on Sunday, November 2, 2025, with 10K, 20K, and 50K trail options for all levels. Expect rocks, roots, scenic lake views, and a finisher shirt and medal to celebrate your effort.

Zero Hour Endurance Run The Zero Hour Endurance Run is the inaugural event held on November 2, 2025, at Combustion Brewery & Taproom Pickerington, 80 W Church St, Suite 101, Pickerington, OH. The event is presented in partnership with C..

Join Empower Backyard Ultra in Lebanon, Ohio for a last person standing event with 12 Hour and 24 Hour fixed distance options. Run measured loops on scenic trails by day and a quiet bike path by night while enjoying swag and refreshments.

Run the scenic limestone gorge at John Bryan State Park in Yellow Springs, OH with distances from 5K to half marathon, a relay and a 6 hour challenge. Enjoy marked mixed terrain, rolling climbs, aid stations and finisher swag.

Join the Finish Strong 5K Trail Run or 1 Mile Fun Run hosted by Madison Christian School to support the Middle School Retreat. Enjoy off road trails, music, snacks, and campus spirit as runners of all ages chase medals, shirts, and fun priz..

Turkey Trails- Cincinnati is held at Sawyer Point Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. The annual Thanksgiving-themed race offers multiple distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, a Kids Dash, plus a Volunteer then Run the option and a Virtual Race. The event emph..

The Run Empowered Series will take place in Cincinnati on Monday 1 December 2025.

Take on the Topo Trail Marathon at East Fork State Park on a scenic 6.55 mile singletrack loop, choosing Quarter, Half or Full distances. Chip timing, aid stations, a long sleeve race shirt and a finisher medal add extra race day perks.

Celebrate the season at the ORRRC Winter Solstice Trail Half in Yellow Springs, Ohio, a scenic trail run. Enjoy chip timed results, aid stations, a finisher award and post race refreshments on friendly trails.

Run under the stars at the Night Owl Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K around scenic Caesar Creek State Park. Expect wooded single track, rolling hills and fun aid stations for a challenging and memorable night trail experience.

Take on Ohio's Backyard Ultra in Lucasville on March 21, 2026, where runners repeat a 4.1667 mile loop each hour until only the last person standing remains. Daytime uses trail loops and nights switch to an out and back road section.

Run the Scout Run in Lebanon OH on March 21, 2026: an in person 5K on scenic mixed surface trails or a virtual 5K from anywhere. Support Boy Scout Troop 186 and register early for a commemorative shirt and finisher medal.

Vernal Equinox multi hour trail run March 27 to 29 at Majestic Farm in Batavia, Ohio offers 8 to 48 hour races and a Ruckers 12. Scenic 2 mile loop, cupless aid stations with hot food and shared stalls.

Run rugged singletrack through Zaleski State Forest and along Lake Hope State Park at the 13th annual Iron Furnace Trail Run on April 4, 2026 in McArthur, Ohio. Choose a half marathon or five mile and soak up scenic gorges, overlooks, and r..

Muddy Duck returns April 5, 2026 at Alum Creek State Park with 6K, 10K, 20K and 50K trail courses through rocks and roots. Expect rugged singletrack, a race shirt and finisher medal, and Ohio Challenge Series camaraderie so register early.

Run the scenic Alum Creek Marina trails with options for half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay and timed endurance events for runners of all levels. Expect color coded courses, finisher medals, race timing and samples from sponsors.