Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2025-2026

The Chippewa Creek Challenge is a half marathon trail race held in the scenic Brecksville Reservation, part of the Cleveland Metroparks in Ohio. Scheduled for October 25, 2025, this event offers runners a challenging course featuring varied..

Haunted Trail Run 5k/10k, a Halloween-themed race, is held Saturday, October 25, 2025 at French Shelter Park in Cincinnati, OH. The course offers a 5K route and a 10K route (two loops of 5K). The event blends spooky atmosphere with running,..

Falling Leaves 8 miler and 5K takes place in Berkey, Ohio, with races through Secor and Wiregrass Metroparks. The event offers two trail races: an 8-mile route (actually about 7.7 miles) and a 5K (about 3.3 miles), starting on the Secor Met..

ORRRC Narrows Rabbit Hunt Trail Run, staged by the Ohio River Road Runners Club, is a 5.7-mile trail race in Xenia, Ohio. The volunteer-driven event emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere for runners and walkers of all abilities. The course runs..

Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run is Cincinnati's longest running ultra-marathon, held in Mt. Airy Forest just outside downtown. The event offers a 50K and a 27K loop on single-track trails through 1,469.9 acres of forest, featuring lush ev..

6 Hours of Power at Alum Creek State Park takes place at the Marina (4000 Hollenback Rd) in Lewis Center, Ohio. Runners attempt to complete as many 5K loops as possible in six hours; finishing four loops officially completes the race, with..

Event details The Patriot / 5k Road Race & Trail Run takes place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Lebanon, Ohio at the Countryside YMCA, 1699 Deerfield Rd, 45036. The event offers a 5K road race and a 5K trail run, with an option to en..

The RCRWC Broughton Trail Race is a true trail event held at Broughton Nature Park in Marietta, Ohio. It offers two 5-mile options: The Broughton’s 5 Mile Trail Run and The Broughton’s 5 Mile Trail Walk. The course takes runners through woo..

Conquer the Castle Trail Race returns to AB Williams Memorial Woods in North Chagrin Reservation, Mayfield, Ohio. The multi-distance event offers 5K, 10 Mile, 20 Mile, 50K, 100K, and a 20 Mile Ruck option. The course is a 16.7 km loop (10.3..

Viking Relays & Races is a Cleveland, Ohio running event now in its third year, held on November 1, 2025. The day offers multiple challenges, including a 4 Mile Run, a 4 Mile Relay, and longer endurance options: a 2 Hour Run, a 4 Hour Run,..

The ORRRC Broken Toe 50K & 25K & Ruck is a trail running event held at Caesar Creek State Park Campground in Wilmington, Ohio. Featuring distances of 25K and 50K, runners traverse a scenic loop through wooded areas with rolling hills, gulli..

The Alum Creek Trail Race, held at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio, offers a variety of trail running events including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique 6 Hours of Power endurance challenge. The courses start and..

The Autumn Squatch 10K, 20K & 50K is a trail running event held at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio. Set on the scenic Rocks and Roots Trail, the race offers three distance options: 10K, 20K, and 50K. Participants run loops of th..

Zero Hour Endurance Run The Zero Hour Endurance Run is the inaugural event held on November 2, 2025, at Combustion Brewery & Taproom Pickerington, 80 W Church St, Suite 101, Pickerington, OH. The event is presented in partnership with C..

Run a scenic 5K through Vinberige Vineyards over rolling hills and uneven cross country terrain, then enjoy a postrace wine pour and finisher medal. Chip timing and a collapsible wine glass add to the festive Turkey Trot vibe.

Test your limits at Empower Backyard Ultra in Lebanon, Ohio on Nov 8, 2025 with traditional, 12 hour and 24 hour backyard options. Run measured wooded loops by day and a bike path at night, repeating hourly until one winner remains.

The Bobcat Trail Marathon in Glouster, Ohio, takes place at Burr Oak State Park, offering a rugged and scenic trail running experience. Scheduled for November 8, 2025, the event features a marathon and a half marathon. The marathon is a sin..

Turkey Trails- Columbus, held in Newark, Ohio, is a Thanksgiving-themed running event offering 5k and 10k distances, plus a 1-mile fun option and a Kids Dash, plus a Volunteer then Run and Virtual Race. Set at Ohio State at Newark (1179 Uni..

Turkey Trails- Cincinnati is held at Sawyer Point Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. The annual Thanksgiving-themed race offers multiple distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, a Kids Dash, plus a Volunteer then Run the option and a Virtual Race. The event emph..

Turkey Trails- Cleveland is a Thanksgiving-themed, family-friendly running event held at Clark Field in Cleveland (320 Clark Ave, 44113). The day offers multiple distances: 5k and 10k road courses, a 1-mile untimed option, a Kids Dash, plus..