Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2026-2027

Experience an out and back 10 mile race along the scenic Little Miami recreation path in Yellow Springs. Enjoy chip timing and a supported course hosted by the Ohio River Road Runners Club.

The Buzzard Day Trail Race takes runners through the marked, rugged trails of Cleveland Metroparks' Hinckley Reservation. Choose from 25k, 50k, or 100k distances on a course featuring roots, rocks, and mud. Camping is available, and proceed..

Event Overview The Run for the Green Trail Run is a trail running and walking event that takes place on a Saturday in March. It is the first event in the Dirt Days Trail Series, a series of eight trail events in the Greater Cincinnati area...

This St. Patrick's Day trail run at John Bryan State Park offers a 3.3-mile or 6.6-mile looped course on the wooded Arboretum Trail. All finishers get a medal, and an early-registration T-shirt is guaranteed. The event takes place on March..

Join the Ohio River Road Runners Club for a 5k through Dayton's neighborhoods and Iron Horse Park. Enjoy a chip timed race with refreshments and awards for top finishers.

The Get Lucky 50/50 Race in Canal Fulton, Ohio offers ultramarathon distances of 50 miles, 50k, and 25k. Organized by Race Brimstone, it takes place on March 21, 2026.

Scout Run in Lebanon, OH offers in person and virtual 5K events on March 21, 2026 along mixed surface trails using Colonial Park and French Run systems. Early registrants receive a commemorative t-shirt and a hand crafted finisher medal.

Experience a taste of the Northwest in Cleveland at the Little Oregon Trail Run. Choose from a 13K or 5K trail race, a ruck event, or a kids' fun run through the pine-lined paths of the Metroparks. All participants receive fleece swag, and..

This 5k run/walk starts at Valley Vineyards Winery & Brewery in Morrow. Registration includes race swag, a wine pour, and chip timing. It's open to all ages, and strollers and dogs are welcome on the course.

Experience the scenic hiking and bridle trails of Brecksville Reservation with a 10k or half marathon. Runners of all paces and 10k hikers are welcome to enjoy this trail event.

A community 5k event around Rotary Lake in Barnesville on March 28, 2026 featuring a partly paved, partly natural trail course, a kids fun run, post-event food, and handcrafted nature trophies.

A baseball-themed 4 mile and 2 mile run through Tremont on April 3, 2026, produced by Run The Land. The route uses the Towpath Trail, includes running the bases at Clark Field Park, and finishes with a block-party celebration at Mosaic Brew..

The Muddy Duck is a spring trail race on the Rocks and Roots Trail in Alum Creek State Park. Participants can choose from four distances, from a 6K to a 50K. The event features a finisher's medal, a race shirt, and a typically muddy course.

The Iron Furnace Trail Run returns for its 13th year in the scenic Lake Hope State Park. Runners can choose a challenging half marathon through Zaleski State Forest or a 5-mile singletrack course. The event offers a demanding trail experien..

This 10-mile trail race takes runners on a scenic two-loop course through Forest Field and Bill Yeck Parks. Organized by the all-volunteer ORRRC, it's free for club members and a low-cost event for the wider community. Participants can expe..

A fun, donut-themed race day at Toledo's Glass City Metropark. Choose from a Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, or a family-friendly 1 Mile and Kid's Dash. All finishers get a shirt, medal, and a donut at the finish line.

Tackle the hills of Loudonville, Ohio at the Forget the PR Mohican 50k. Choose between a challenging 50K or a 25K distance on a course with over 4,800 feet of climb. The entry fee includes a post-race gathering with food and drinks.

Trail races at Alum Creek State Park on April 18, 2026 feature a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay and a six hour timed event, with race medals, bibs, nutrition products and published results.

The Dirty Dash offers a 10k or half marathon on the trails of South Chagrin Reservation. The course winds through quiet forests and past Sulphur Springs with its waterfalls. This event is part of the broader Dirty Trail Series.

A trail run at Ault Park in Cincinnati on April 19, 2026, featuring a rolling 3.6 mile route that passes an old railroad trestle and a pioneer road. The event offers age graded awards, prize drawings, tech shirts and a season pass.