Trail Running calendar near Zanesville 2026-2027

The Eagle Up Ultra is a 24 hour event on a 5 mile loop in Canal Fulton, Ohio. It includes a 25K option, free camping, and supports Team RWB. Runners can change their target distance on race day.

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.

Experience Ohio's largest state park at the Summer Sasquatch trail race. Run through rolling hills and bridle trails with distances ranging from 10 miles to 50K over a scenic weekend in Kimbolton.

Dylan's Dash 5K is a cross-country run/walk fundraiser for Type 1 Diabetes awareness in Orrville. It's part of a larger Family Fun Day at Caskeys Campground, featuring a free kids run and post-race activities like swimming and food trucks.

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.

A community trail event in Steubenville, OH featuring a 5k trail run and walk, a Tot Trot for ages 3 to 6, and a race shirt option. The course follows the Purple and Red trails at Historic Beatty Park with wooded paths and creek crossings.

Experience the scenic Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park with a family friendly 5k trail walk or a demanding 10k run featuring a famous stair climb finish. Join a community event supporting a healthy cancer preventative lifestyle.

This trail race takes place at the McDonough Wildlife Refuge in West Virginia. Participants can choose between an 8-mile run or a 4-mile walk on a scenic forest and marsh loop. It's part of a six-race series offering a commemorative jacket.

Join the Arch City XC Festival at Westerville North High School for a series of two mile cross country races ending inside the stadium. Categories are available for elementary, middle school, high school, and adult runners.

The Last Buckeye Standing is a unique backyard ultra where runners complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one remains. Set on the scenic trails of Alum Creek State Park, the event tests endurance and strategy through day and night..

Experience a scenic trail run along the Alum Creek Reservoir in Lewis Center, Ohio. Choose from four distances featuring a rolling loop course through the woods with a vibrant atmosphere at every lap completion.

The Buckeye Moon Trail Runs offer a unique night race experience on looped trails alongside Alum Creek Reservoir. Runners can choose from four distances, from 7K to 26K, each requiring headlamps for the illuminated course. All finishers rec..

Run through 7000 acres of prairies and forests at the Darby Creek Bison 10k Trail Race. Enjoy a chip timed course in Ohio largest Metro Park with awards for multiple age categories.

A trail ultra on a 25-mile loop through Camp Tuscazoar, offering 100, 75, 50, and 25-mile distances with optional night starts. The course is 95% trail and features well-stocked aid stations. It's part of a three-race series at the camp.

Traverse the scenic deep gorges and lush woodlands of Ohio at the Hocking Hills Trail Run. Participants can enjoy nearly total trail immersion through Old Mans Cave and Cedar Falls across distances ranging from 5K to 50K.

Participate in a meaningful run through Marysville to support trauma survivors. Choose between mile, 5k, or 10k distances to help fund safe transitional housing and restoration programs for those affected by human trafficking.

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.

The second annual YOTE trail event in Laurelville offers a new course for 2026, with 50K, 25K, 10K, and a Youth 10K. The route is 95% trail, and all finishers receive a shirt and award.

Experience the trails of Mountwood Park in Waverly West Virginia. Participants can choose between a half marathon or 5K distance through scenic forest terrain with awards for top finishers across multiple age categories.

Celebrate Ohio's Buckeye Trail with a selection of trail runs and guided hikes through the Wayne National Forest. Explore single track trails and historic Shawnee during this multi day outdoor festival.