Trail Running calendar near Zanesfield 2026-2027

Trail races and a fun run at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio, featuring limestone cliffs, wooded trails, and distances of 1.55 Miles, 5K, 10K, and 15K; shirts for early registrants, medals for all finishers.

Powder Keg at Carter Park in Kings Mills, Ohio on August 22, 2026 features a roughly 3.5 mile trail loop along the Little Miami River with an old road, an old dam, and a stair climb. Online registration only, fee $23.50.

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.

A 15K trail race through limestone cliffs and wooded trails at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, Ohio on August 29, 2026. The entry fee is $45 and registrations by August 15 include a short sleeve shirt.

Trail races at Alum Creek State Park featuring a 10K and a Half Marathon on the Rocks and Roots Trail. The route uses north and south loops plus an extra 0.7 mile to complete the Half Marathon.

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.

A four-loop trail 50K at Germantown MetroPark with an individual race and two-person relay, about 3,000 gain, manned aid stations, a cupless policy, and a flood-course alternative; registration runs from 2026-03-01 to 2026-09-10.

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 benefit trail event at Sharon Woods Metro Park on September 12, 2026, raising funds so middle and high school students from Dwell Community Church can attend week long summer camps. Distances include a 5K, a one mile, and a free kids run.

A Spartan style endurance race in Hocking Hills covering over 4 miles with 20 plus obstacles, mud and water. Individual, group and 5 person team entries are available and the event is recommended for ages 15 and up.

Support service members and their families at Reynoldsburg Civic Park. Choose between a 5k obstacle course with mud and walls or a stroller friendly paved 5k run through the park grounds.

Wildwoods on September 13, 2026 in Pataskala offers a 5K and a 1 Mile youth run on the Historic McGowan XC Course; participants receive a tee and bib, and proceeds benefit SWL Schools.

The 2026 Air Force Marathon celebrates its 30th anniversary at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Events range from a Boston qualifying marathon to a 1K kids run and include virtual options plus a weekend expo and festival.

A trail-focused event on September 19, 2026 near Laurelville, OH offering 50K, 25K, 10K and a youth 10K; the 25K is about 95% trail and the 50K repeats that course. Finisher T and awards provided; no refunds, deferrals allowed.

A 5K mud and obstacle run at Honda Hills in Thornville, Ohio on September 19, 2026, open to all ages. Participants must bring a signed waiver and adults must show photo ID; spectators are admitted to the festival area for a cash fee.

The Dublin Coffman's Band On The Run will take place in Dublin on Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A 7 mile trail race at Stillwater Prairie Reserve near Covington, Ohio, run as two 3.6 mile loops with dirt, gravel and meadow sections and river crossings. ORRRC members pay no fee while non-members ages 15 and up pay ten dollars.

Trail races at Caesar Creek State Park on September 26, 2026, including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a 6-hours event. Entries include a custom bib, fueling supplies, a medal, and timed results.

Experience eight weekends of trail running across Ohio and Kentucky this fall. With distances ranging from 5K to 50K and unique 6 hour challenges, there is an event for every trail enthusiast.