Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2025-2026

Choose a 25k or 50k trail challenge at scenic Mohican State Park, starting and finishing at Mohican Adventures. Friendly volunteers and post race refreshments make this a rewarding day of rugged trail fun that supports local programs.

Run the scenic Alum Creek Marina trails with options for half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay and timed endurance events for runners of all levels. Expect color coded courses, finisher medals, race timing and samples from sponsors.

Find your distance at the Big Deal at Great Seal State Park on May 2, 2026. Options range from a youth 5k to a 100 mile ultra on a rugged single track 20 mile loop with big climbs and scenic views.

Running with My Gnomies at Camp Tuscazoar offers scenic trail routes of 50K, 25K and a 9ish option through rolling camp hills. Enjoy single track trails, aid stations, a cupless policy and a playful gnome finisher medal.

Explore scenic trails at John Bryan State Park over two days with distances from 5K to a half marathon, plus a 20K relay and the 6 Hours of Power. Expect marked mixed terrain, aid stations and medals while earning Wolf Pack season points.

Hit scenic singletrack at Strouds Run State Park on May 9, 2026 with 50K, 25K and 11K options that suit runners and hikers alike. Trails are challenging yet welcoming and entries are capped at 400 for a close knit race day.

Take on the Mad Maple 50K at Hueston Woods for a scenic, challenging multi loop race through College Corner, Ohio. Ten 5K loops with strict 50 minute lap windows, aid stations, a custom finisher medal and post race pizza.

The Hueston Woods Trail Race will take place in College Corner from Saturday 16 May 2026 to Sunday 17 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 6 hours.

Run the Hometown Half Marathon and 5k/10k in Toledo on May 23, 2026 with distances from a Kid's Dash and 1 Mile to a half marathon and a virtual option. Timed races feature chip timing, a designer shirt and finisher medal.

Run the trails at Caesar Creek State Park on May 23 to 24, 2026 with the Wolf Pack series. Choose from a scenic half marathon, 10K, 5K, relay or a 6 hour endurance challenge on mixed terrain with aid stations and medals.

Mohican Trail Run in late May offers 100 mile, 50 mile and marathon races through scenic single track and dirt roads in Mohican Memorial State Forest near Loudonville Ohio. Expect rugged trails, hearty aid stations and a classic ultramarath..

Run the Cuyahoga Valley 5K and family fun run at Old Trail School on June 6, 2026 in Akron. Enjoy a scenic 5K through wooded Cuyahoga Valley National Park trails or a flat one mile grass loop ideal for families and strollers.

Tackle the Eagle Up Ultra at St Helena Park in Canal Fulton with a scenic five mile loop along the Ohio Erie Canal Towpath. Pick 24 hour, new 25K, or relays chasing 100 miles, with aid stations, camping and a post race beer.

Treat Trot Toledo on June 14, 2026 offers races for all ages from a kids dash and untimed mile to 5K, 10K and half marathon with a virtual option. Enjoy chip timing, finisher medals and shirts plus on site packet pickup and post race awards..

Tuscazoar Raw invites trail runners to tackle rugged, scenic loops at Camp Tuscazoar near Dover OH with 25K, 50K and a demanding 100K with 10,500 feet of climbing. Enjoy aid station support, a race shirt, beer ticket and finisher medal.

Run scenic single track loops at Caesar Creek State Park in the Dawg Gone Long Run, with 50 Mile and 50k options, generous cutoffs and volunteer aid stations. Expect rolling trails, technical footing and a friendly cupless race atmosphere.

Run or walk the Butterflies & Bouquets 5K in Wauseon, Ohio July 11, 2026, weaving through wooded trails and sunny grassy paths. Stay after the finish for food trucks, prizes and a hands on workshop for pollinator friendly gardens.

Beat the summer heat at the Heatwave Half Marathon in Toledo on July 12, 2026, offering distances for all abilities from kids dashes to a half marathon and relay. Enjoy race swag, medals, chip timing, post race treats, and a virtual option.

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Burning River Endurance Runs & Relay as runners traverse scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summit Metro Parks. Distances from marathon to 100 mile and an 8 person relay offer an epic trail challe..

Run the Buckeye 200: a 203 mile out and back from Lake Erie to Wellsville through lakefront roads, small towns, Amish country and foothills, or choose the 100 mile option. Finishers earn a large buckle and unique award.