Trail Running calendar near Youngstown 2026-2027

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.

An ultramarathon on a mostly trail 25 mile loop at Camp Tuscazoar offering 25, 50, 75 and 100 mile options with day and night starts, cupless aid stations, drop bag support, pacer rules for the longest distances, and awards for all finisher..

Muddy Dash Pittsburgh at Switchback MX on September 5, 2026 is a family-friendly 5K mud run with obstacles, mud pits, slides, a pre-party and a post-race festival with food and music. Registration includes value and VIP package options.

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.

Trail races in Montour Woods offer a Half Marathon, 20 Mile and 50K across three connected loops with aid stations and specified vertical gain for each distance.

A 24-hour loop challenge at Moraine State Park using almost perfect 10 km loops on Pleasant Valley, Hilltop and Sunken Garden trails. Main aid station offers hot food and a halfway mini station provides water and Gatorade.

Experience a scenic single track race through Mill Creek Park featuring waterfalls and historic landmarks. Choose between a 25K or 50K distance on a well marked course with an enthusiastic finish line celebration.

A 5K run and a 5K walk along the Gap Trail in West Newton, PA on 09/12/2026, held as part of the town's river festival with food, crafts, games, live music and fireworks.

A free, timed loop challenge on a shaded, mostly single track course in North Park. Run as many roughly 2 mile loops as you can within a six hour window, earn raffle tickets per loop, and compete for top female and male awards.

A trail run at Richfield Heritage Preserve with 50K, half marathon and 10K on a six-mile loop. The course mixes single-track, bridle trails, fields and camp roads with natural trail obstacles and early autumn scenery.

Run through the forested trails of West Branch State Park on the newly designated Buckeye State Trail section. Choose between a full marathon half marathon or 10k while exploring oak forests and lakefront views in Ohio.

A community run/walk on September 19, 2026 at Stone Mad Pub in Cleveland featuring a chip timed 5K and a 1 mile walk, with age group awards, event T shirts, food, and a post race beer for those 21 and over.

A Hawaiian themed 5K obstacle race at Allegheny RiverTrail Park in Aspinwall that raises funds for The Stanley M. Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund and Lending Hearts. Teams carry a pineapple through the course and a luau follows with live m..

A five-event trail series in Cuyahoga Valley National Park with weekly themed Tuesday evening races from late September through October. Distances are 3 to 5 miles and the final event at Camp Butler is dog friendly.

A 104 mile out and back ultramarathon in Export, Pennsylvania, following the Westmoreland Heritage and West Penn trails through October colors. The route gains 7,392 feet, features staffed aid stations, and gives all profits to the trail co..

A field and trail running event in Millersburg, Ohio on 10/03/2026 featuring a 5k and a 0.5 mile timed kids run, held the same day as Charm Days with food, a pony parade, auctions and local sales.

A chip-timed 5K and a 1.5 mile self-guided hike at Forest Ridge Preserve on October 3, 2026, with on-site care, food vendors, event shirts, and proceeds supporting the Moreland Hills Parks Commission.

Fineview Step Challenge in Pittsburgh on October 3, 2026 features 2 mile and 5 mile courses that climb 12 public staircases with over 1,600 steps including a 371 step set on Rising Main Avenue. Proceeds support Fineview Citizens Council pro..

The 8th Annual WQMX 5Kay offers a 5K run and 1 mile walk across unpaved Rufener Hilltop Farms in Mogadore, Ohio, with medals by age group and proceeds supporting WQMX Bosom Buddies for free mammograms.