Trail Running calendar near Wooster 2026-2027

A second annual cross country event at Seven Hills Recreation Center with a 5K and a 1-mile family walk. The course includes grass, gravel and a short wooded trail, with entertainment and midday food trucks during the Home Days Event.

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.

A multi-distance endurance event in Cuyahoga Falls on July 25-26, 2026, featuring 100M, 50M, a marathon and an 8-person 100M relay on courses through Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

A community cross-country meet at Westerville North High School on July 25, 2026 featuring three combined-gender two-mile races, team scoring for middle and high schoolers, $5 entry fees, and proceeds benefiting Westerville North programs.

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 Last Runner Standing backyard ultra on a family farm in Glenmont, OH, featuring trails under old growth timber and free camping and parking. The 2026 event is the eighth hosting and registration closes July 31.

A 5K Run and Walk on a private airfield runway in Malvern, Ohio. The course uses hard packed grass, is managed by Run to You Racing, and has registration April 1 to June 15 with a $25 fee.

A cross country meet in Westerville, Ohio with youth races and an open adults two mile. Registration is free and individual registration is required; team tents and team uniforms are not permitted.

A backyard ultra at Alum Creek State Park that repeats a 4.167 mile loop every hour; runners must finish each loop within the hour and the last person to complete a loop is the winner. The course uses grass ski paths and single-track trails..

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.

Buckeye Sun Trail Runs in Lewis Center, OH on August 8, 2026 offers looped trail races from 7K to 26K on a marked 4.1 mile loop near Alum Creek Reservoir, with finishers amenities and awards for top finishers.

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 night trail running event at Alum Creek Reservoir in Lewis Center OH offering 7K, 13K, 20K and 26K lap options. Headlamps are required and all finishers receive a commemorative amenity.

Two short races at Boettler Park on August 13, 2026 organized by Summit Athletic Running Club. The 2 Mile is open to high school, middle school and open runners; awards and ribbons follow the races.

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.

An evening running event in Westerville with a 5K, 1 Mile, and Family Fun Run that raises funds for Westerville Education Challenge and highlights mental health resources and remembrance.

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.

A trail-based endurance event at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover, Ohio, run on a 25 mile loop with multiple distances including night options. The race features cupless aid stations, drop bag service, pacer rules, and finish awards.

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.