Trail Running calendar near Wilmington 2026-2027

Traverse the scenic deep gorges and lush woodlands of Ohio at the Hocking Hills Trail Run. Participants can enjoy nearly total trail immersion through Old Mans Cave and Cedar Falls across distances ranging from 5K to 50K.

Experience the fourth annual aMAZing 5k trail run at the Garber Nature Center. This event supports the Preble County Park District and offers awards for top finishers across multiple age categories.

Sprint For Survivors is the 8th annual run in Marysville on September 12, 2026. Distances include a 1 Mile, a 5k and a 10k and proceeds support She Dreams Again and its transitional home for trauma survivors.

Experience an ultra trail race through the scenic forests and prairies of Germantown MetroPark. Runners can tackle the full 50k distance individually or join a two person relay team to navigate the hilly four loop course.

A farm based obstacle event with a 5K course and a 1 mile kids option, featuring over 20 obstacles, pumpkins, food trucks, and educational displays at South Plymouth Pumpkins in Washington Court House.

A fundraising event in Reynoldsburg with a team or individual 5K obstacle course and a separate paved 5K through Civic Park, supporting Hope For The Warriors and awarding medals to finishers.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Air Force Marathon at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, a Boston qualifying course that finishes at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Choose from marathon, half, 10K, 5K..

YOTE on Sep 19, 2026 in Laurelville, OH offers 50K, 25K, 10K and a Youth 10K on a newly designed trail course where the 25K is mostly trail and the 50K repeats that route. Finishers receive a T and awards are given by gender and overall.

This 7-mile trail run at Stillwater Prairie Reserve features a two-loop course with river crossings. Organized by the volunteer-run ORRRC, it's free for members and offers a finisher's award for all. A low-cost, community-focused event.

Hit the trails at the Yeti Trail Run in Mount Airy Forest Cincinnati with 5K, 10K, half marathon and 30K options through meadows, woods and along a fossil creek. Finishers get medals, costumes are encouraged and walkers are welcome.

Shawnee Trail Runs near West Portsmouth, OH features 54 mile, 50K and 13.1 mile courses with substantial elevation gain and long remote sections. The 54 mile route includes a nine mile "Dark Side" through a hand maintained wilderness area.

Test your stamina in Dayton at this 12 hour endurance event. Run or ruck across a flat 2.7 mile loop consisting of grass and trail double track to earn your finisher medal.

Join the Run with Heart in Urbana for a 5K or 1 mile fun run along the Simon Kenton Bike Path starting at the Depot Coffeehouse.

This Halloween-themed run at Highland Banks Metro Park offers a spooky good time for all ages. Choose from a 1 Mile fun run, a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon, all with custom shirts and medals. Enjoy chip timing, an after-party with a costume co..

The Little Rooster Run offers a weekend of trail events in Glencoe, Kentucky, from a kids' fun run to a 5K and the unique Mini Barnyard Ultra. This "last runner standing" format challenges participants on a 2-mile loop every half hour. Proc..

Take on the ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k on the trails of Grant Park. This affordable event is free for ORRRC members and features chip timing, refreshments, and age group awards.

A limited access trail event in Chillicothe, Ohio on October 17, 2026 featuring a 7K, a youth 7K and 12 hour solo and relay formats. Full aid is provided each loop and all finishers receive an award and a race shirt.

A 5K trail run at Shawnee Lookout Park that follows the Blue Jacket and Little Turtle loops, begins and ends at the Waterhole Meadow Shelter, and serves as the final Dirt Days Trail Series event with series points available.

This 5.7-mile trail run in Xenia is a community-focused event organized by the Ohio River Road Runners Club. Entry is free for members and youth, with a low fee for others. It features chip timing and awards across multiple age categories.

Two looped single track trail races in Mt. Airy Forest near downtown Cincinnati. The 50K repeats longer and shorter loops totaling 10,726 feet of elevation change while the 27K uses shorter loop repeats.