Trail Running calendar near Zanesville 2026-2027

A hilly trail event in Loudonville, Ohio on April 11, 2026 offering 50K and 25K courses with over 4,800 feet of climb. The 50K includes a finisher buckle and fixed cutoffs; registration opens January 7, 2026.

Run a timed 5K trail race through the scenic Alum Creek State Park. Participants receive a souvenir medal and custom race bib while enjoying supported aid stations and a celebratory beverage at the finish line.

Test your endurance at Alum Creek State Park by completing as many five kilometer loops as possible in six hours. Navigate a mix of single track and gravel paths along Ohio's largest inland beach.

Join this superhero themed race in Wheeling to support children in foster care. Choose between 5K and 10K distances on a flat paved rail trail with awards for top finishers and the best costumes.

Experience the rugged beauty of Mohican State Park at Mo Spring. Choose between three trail distances featuring steep hills, scenic waterfalls, and the deep Clearfork Gorge for a memorable outdoor adventure in Ohio.

Trail races at Great Seal State Park near Chillicothe OH on a 20 mile loop offer 100 mile, 100k, 20 mile and 5k options. The loop is mostly single track with about 3100 to 3200 feet of elevation gain per circuit and multiple aid stations.

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.

Barons Bolt features 30-minute and 60-minute loop formats on a 1 km trail at Leeds Farm, plus a 0.25 mile Kids Dash. The BVW PTO hosts the event and proceeds support local school programs.

The Community Trail Runs will take place in Lewis Center from Thursday 21 May 2026 to Tuesday 9 June 2026. You can run between 3 and 4 miles.

An urban obstacle race in downtown Wheeling on May 24, 2026, featuring 20-plus obstacles over a multi-mile route for ages 16 and up, with packet pickup at WesBanco Arena and an after party with food, drinks and live music.

A 5K trail run and walk through the Norma Johnson Center trails near Dover, Ohio with parking and race-day registration at the adjoining Yellowbrick on 39. Awards and a door-prize drawing follow the event.

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.