Trail Running calendar near Yellow Springs 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..

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..

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),..

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..

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..

Vinberige Vineyards Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k takes place at Vinberige Vineyards in Thornville, Ohio (5400 State Route 204). The cross-country style course starts and finishes at the winery, features uneven footing and two hills, making it a fun but challenging option for runners and walkers. Registra..

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..

Metahqua 24 is a trail running event held in Chillicothe, Ohio, featuring a scenic 2-mile course with a mix of single track and grass trails, including a 0.7-mile uphill segment with 200 feet of elevation gain, a 0.7-mile downhill, and a 0.6-mile flat section. The race offers multiple distances: a 2..