Trail Running calendar near Xenia 2025-2026

Double Days 48 Hour Race is held on a private historic farm in West Alexandria, Ohio. The event offers endurance options including 12-, 24-, and 48-hour runs, with a loop under one mile that twists through pasture, crushed stone, and pavement. The course is flat and beginner-friendly, yet surprising..

The ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k, presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club, is held in Centerville, Ohio, with a 5k course on Grant Park trails. Marketed as a "small race," it relies on a volunteer team to offer a high-quality experience for runners and walkers of all abilities. The course weav..

The 6 Hours of Power at John Bryan State Park is a trail event in Yellow Springs, Ohio, held at the Lower Stone Shelter along the Little Miami River. Runners complete as many 5K loops as possible in six hours, with four loops required to finish; the winner has the most loops. The course is a single..

Rule the Roost returns to Chillicothe, Ohio, as the finale of the RunFluent Ohio Trail Series. The event offers three distances: a 7K, a 12-hour solo, and a 12-hour two-person relay. The course is a figure-8, 100% trail layout with hard-packed sections, some technical bits, and scenic overlooks and..

The John Bryan Trail Race, held in Yellow Springs, Ohio, is a scenic trail running event set in John Bryan State Park, known for its stunning limestone gorge and views along the Little Miami State and National Scenic River. The race weekend features multiple distances including a half marathon (two..

Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k, a Halloween-themed race, is held Saturday, October 25, 2025 at French Shelter Park in Cincinnati, OH. The course offers a 5K route and a 10K route (two loops of 5K). The event blends spooky atmosphere with running, encourages costumes and features a Best Costume Award.All f..

Spooky Sprint- Columbus in Lewis Center, Ohio, is a Halloween-themed running festival slated for October 25, 2025, at Highland Banks Metro Park (9466 Columbus Pike). The event offers multiple distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, and a Half Marathon, plus a Kids Dash, Volunteer-then-Run option, and a Virtual..

Germantown Trail Race is a Wolf Pack Adventures trail event held at Germantown MetroPark, Morning Glory Shelter, Germantown, OH. The race features a 5K trail loop that starts and finishes at the Morning Glory Shelter, with about 150 feet of elevation gain. The single-loop course is marked with color..

Legends Of The Valley, staged at Valley View Nature Preserve in Milford, Ohio, is a nature- and history-themed trail-running event featuring three races: Arrowhead Trail 5K (individual or team cross-country), Mastodon 2-Hour Endurance Race (relay on a 1.5-mile loop for 2–6 runners, no distance cap),..

ORRRC Narrows Rabbit Hunt Trail Run, staged by the Ohio River Road Runners Club, is a 5.7-mile trail race in Xenia, Ohio. The volunteer-driven event emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere for runners and walkers of all abilities. The course runs entirely on trails, offering a compact, community-focused r..

Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run takes place in Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati, Ohio, just a short distance from downtown. The event offers two trail ultramarathon distances: a 50K loop course and a 27K loop course on single-track trails through Mt.Airy’s 1,469.9-acre woods. Runners navigate a hilly,..

The Alum Creek Trail Race, held at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio, offers a variety of trail running events including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique 6 Hours of Power endurance challenge. The courses start and finish at the Alum Creek Marina, featuring mixed terrain wi..

6 Hours of Power at Alum Creek State Park takes place at the Marina (4000 Hollenback Rd) in Lewis Center, Ohio. Runners attempt to complete as many 5K loops as possible in six hours; finishing four loops officially completes the race, with results based on total loops completed. The course is a trai..

The ORRRC Broken Toe 50K & 25K & Ruck is a trail running event held at Caesar Creek State Park Campground in Wilmington, Ohio. Featuring distances of 25K and 50K, runners traverse a scenic loop through wooded areas with rolling hills, gullies, creek crossings, and lakefront views. The 25K runners co..

The Autumn Squatch 10K, 20K & 50K is a trail running event held at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio. Set on the scenic Rocks and Roots Trail, the race offers three distance options: 10K, 20K, and 50K. Participants run loops of the trail in alternating directions to complete their chosen d..

Empower Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held at the Countryside YMCA in Lebanon, Ohio. Scheduled for November 8, 2025, it features a traditional backyard ultra format where runners complete 4.1667-mile loops on scenic, runnable wooded trails with mild elevation changes during..

The Run Empowered Series in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a dynamic multi-race challenge organized by Empower Ultras, designed to inspire runners to push their limits and celebrate achievements. Participants can choose from various distances and events throughout 2025, including 10Ks, marathons, ultra-distan..

Topo Trail Marathon Races take place at East Fork State Park in Bethel, Ohio. The event offers three trail distances on a 6.55-mile lap: Quarter (one lap), Half (two laps), and Full Marathon (four laps), all on 100% singletrack mountain-bike trails. The course emphasizes tight, natural singletrack w..

The Muddy Duck is a trail running event held at the Rocks and Roots Trail in Alum Creek State Park, Lewis Center, Ohio. Scheduled for April 5, 2026, it offers multiple race distances: 6K, 10K, 20K, and 50K. The course features loops on a trail designed by runners, providing a unique experience each..

The Big Deal at Great Seal in Chillicothe, Ohio at Great Seal State Park unveils an expanded endurance festival for May 2, 2026. New this year is the Big Deal 100 Miler, 100k, 20 Miler, plus Adult 5k and Youth 5k. The centerpiece is a 20-mile loop run entirely on single-track trails with just two ro..