Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2024-2025

The Dirty Dirty 15K is an exciting trail running event scheduled for November 23, 2024, at the North Chagrin Reservation in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. This race is the final event of the Dirty Trail Series, featuring a challenging two-loop course that showcases the park's beautiful landscapes, includin..

The Regal Beagle Ultra is an exciting running event held in Akron, OH, featuring a 50K, 25K, 5-mile race, and a 6-person relay. Set in the scenic Bath Nature Preserve and Bath Community Park, participants will navigate a loop course that includes a mix of paved and gravel roads, as well as dirt and ..

The Penton Memorial 10K Cross Country Turkey Trot is a traditional running event taking place on Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 2024, at Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio. This year marks the 56th edition of the race, featuring a true 10K cross-country course and a 2-mile fun run. ..

The Topo Trail Marathon Races, scheduled for December 1, 2024, at East Fork State Park, offers a variety of running events including a Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), and Full Marathon (26.2 miles). The course consists of a singletrack loop, with participants completing on..

The Legends of the Valley is an exciting inaugural Backyard cross-country trail running event scheduled for December 7, 2024, at Valley View Nature Preserve in Milford, Ohio. This event caters to individual runners, teams, and kids, featuring a scenic course and traditional team scoring that fosters..

The John Bryan Trail Race, scheduled for December 7, 2024, at John Bryan State Park in Yellow Springs, Ohio, offers a variety of running events including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, a 20K relay, and a unique 6 Hours of Power challenge. Participants can enjoy the scenic trails of the park, known for it..

The Wingfoot Lake Run is a four-hour running event taking place at Wingfoot Lake in Mogadore, Ohio. This annual race features a loop course approximately two miles long, where participants aim to complete as many laps as possible within the time limit. Originally owned by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co..

The Caesar Creek Trail Race, scheduled for December 8, 2024, at Caesar Creek State Park in Waynesville, Ohio, offers a variety of running events including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, a 20K relay, and a 6-hour endurance challenge. Participants can enjoy scenic trails featuring a large lake, sunny meado..

The Great Guernsey Trail 12Ks of Christmas is a running event taking place in Lore City, Ohio. Scheduled for December 14, 2024, the event features multiple race options, including a 12K race, a 5K race, and a 5K family fun run/walk. This festive event encourages participants of all ages and skill le..

The Bigfoot 50K, 20 and 10 Miler is a popular trail running event taking place at Salt Fork State Park Lodge in Lore City, Ohio, on December 14-15, 2024. This event features multiple race distances, including a 50K, 20 Miler, and two 10 Mile races, attracting over 800 participants. The course consis..

The Night Owl Trail Marathon is a unique running event held twice a year, featuring a full marathon, half marathon, and 10K race through the scenic trails of Caesar Creek State Park in Waynesville, OH. Participants experience the thrill of night running, with mandatory gear requirements including he..

The Lake Of The Woods 5k & 50K is a running event scheduled for February 15, 2025, in Farmersville, Ohio. This event features multiple race options, including a 5k Trail Run, a 50k Trail Run, as well as rucking events for both distances. Participants can enjoy the scenic trails while challenging the..

Get Lucky 50/50 is a running event held at St. Helena Park in Canal Fulton, OH, featuring three race distances: 25K, 50K, and 50 miles. The scenic course follows the Ohio Erie Canal Towpath Trail, with runners having 14 hours to complete their chosen distance.Participants are required to carry their..

The Little Oregon Trail Run, taking place in Cleveland, Ohio, features a scenic 12K trail race, a 5K trail race, and a Kid's Fun Run ranging from 0.25 to 0.5 miles. The event is designed to provide participants with a taste of the Oregon Trail experience, showcasing a picturesque course lined with p..

Ohio's Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held at McChesney Ridge Athletic Club in Lucasville, Ohio. Following the "Last Person Standing" format, participants run a 4.1667-mile loop every hour until only one runner remains. The event, which began in 2019, aims to create a competitive..

The Vernal Equinox 48-24-12-8 Hour Run is an annual ultramarathon event held at Majestic Farm in Batavia, Ohio, featuring four race durations: 48 hours, 24 hours, 12 hours, and 8 hours. Participants navigate a scenic 2-mile loop through wooded trails and meadows, with amenities including free horse ..

The Iron Furnace Trail Run is an annual running event held at Lake Hope State Park and Zaleski State Forest in Ohio, featuring one of the state's most challenging half marathons. Participants can choose between a 13.1-mile course, which includes rugged single-track trails and scenic views, or a 4.5-..

The Redbud Trail Challenge is a trail running event designed to benefit the Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp. Set in the scenic hills of Southeast Ohio, participants can choose between a 5K run/walk and a more challenging 10K run. The course features rugged terrain, including primitive campsites, a suspens..

The O24 event in Kirtland, OH, is a 24-hour trail race designed for both beginners and experienced ultra runners. Set in the scenic Lake Metroparks Chapin Forest Reservation, participants will navigate a USATF certified loop of approximately 1.00244 miles, primarily on crushed limestone and dirt tra..

The Big Deal at Great Seal is an exciting running event hosted by RunFluent LLC, featuring three distance options: 50K, 25K, and 5K. Set in the scenic Great Seal State Park in Chillicothe, OH, the course consists of a challenging 25K loop with significant elevation gain, primarily on single track tr..