Trail Running calendar near Zanesville 2026-2027

Trail event at Great Seal State Park with 100 mile, 100k, 20 mile and 5k options on a 20 mile single track loop. Aid stations, pacer rules, mandatory gear and drop bag policies are in place.

Experience a technical trail run through 600 acres of forested hills in Southeast Ohio. Choose between a rugged 10K or a scenic 5K course featuring a suspension bridge and primitive campsites.

A trail event at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover Ohio offering 9ish, 25k and 50k courses on single track, bridle trails and short gravel sections, with well stocked aid stations, a cupless policy, and gnome themed finishers awards.

Thunderbunny Trail Races in Athens, Ohio on May 9, 2026 offers 50K, 25K and 11K routes at Strouds Run State Park. The courses use mostly singletrack and include a Dow Lake loop and an Athens Ridge overlook.

Timed loop running options of 30 or 60 minutes plus a 0.25-mile Kids Dash at Leeds Farm in Ostrander on May 15, 2026. Hosted by the BVW PTO, proceeds support Buckeye Valley West school programs.

A series of three free community trail runs in Franklin County Metro Parks on May 21, May 30 and June 3, 2026. Events feature Hoka trail shoe demos, raffles, food and music, and attending all three earns a badge and entry for Hoka shoes.

A 5-mile urban obstacle race in downtown Wheeling with 20+ obstacles, heats of up to 175 people, and a post-race party. Open to participants aged 16 and older on May 24, 2026.

A 5K trail run and walk through the Norma Johnson Center trails near Dover, Ohio, with parking and awards hosted at Yellowbrick on 39. The mostly grass course includes mulched and dirt sections and features varied terrain.

Trail races at Dillon State Park near Zanesville on May 29-30, 2026. Options include a 5.3 mile Yellow Loop and timed 6H and 24H ultras on shaded, varied trails with on-site camping and festival amenities.

A two-day team trail relay at Dillon State Park on May 29-30, 2026, with shaded forest trails, lake views, mixed terrain, and on-site camping at Ragnar Village. Teams can choose standard, ultra, or sprint formats.

Experience one of the nation’s oldest ultra-marathons through the 5,000-acre Mohican Memorial State Forest. This event offers 100-mile, 50-mile, and marathon distances and serves as a qualifier for the Western States 100.

The Hargus Lake Trail Race offers trail running through the scenic woodlands and along the lake shore at A.W. Marion State Park. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a timed 6-hour event. All races take place on May 30,..

A multi-format trail event on a roughly 2 mile loop in Chillicothe, Ohio offering youth, 10k, 24 hour solo and relay, and a new 100 mile option with specific time limits.

A 24-hour running event on a five-mile loop at St. Helena Park in Canal Fulton, OH on June 6, 2026, with a new 25K, relay teams aiming for 100 miles, on-site camping, a main aid pavilion, and cupless race rules.

Experience a trail race along the largest inland beach in Ohio at Alum Creek State Park. Choose from distances ranging from 5K to a half marathon or join a relay team to run through scenic shale cliffs.

Trail running at Salt Fork State Park with 50k, 20 mile and 10 mile loop options over rolling trails; part of the Ohio Endurance Series and supporting local search and rescue.

A 5K cross country run/walk at Caskeys Campground on June 13, 2026, raising funds for Type 1 Diabetes awareness. The day includes a free 400 m kids run and a family fun program with food trucks and lake activities.

Test your stamina in this last person standing race in Zanesville. Complete a 1 mile segment every 15 minutes on a paved trail to stay in the competition and support local school soccer teams.

Experience a rugged trail race at Camp Tuscazoar featuring a challenging figure eight course with significant elevation gain. Choose between three distances and enjoy a well supported event with a finishers medal and post race rewards.

A community trail event at Historic Beatty Park on June 20, 2026 featuring a 5K run, 5K walk, a Tot Trot for ages 3 to 6, and a race shirt option, with wooded trails, small bridges, a creek crossing, and age-group awards.