Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2026-2027

Join the inaugural RunHer Society 5k and 1 Mile Walk for women on April 4, 2026 at Clark Field along the Towpath in Cleveland. Run or walk to support the New Life Serenity Center and enjoy a t shirt, finisher medal, and post race celebratio..

Tackle Mohican State Park trails with 25k or 50k options on April 11, 2026. Expect steep climbs, well stocked aid stations and postrace showers and food for 50k finishers.

Camp Hook 4 Hour Trail Runs welcomes solo runners and 2 or 3 person relays to tackle a scenic 1.85 mile loop around Lake George on a four hour clock. Expect rooty trails, on site camping, free aid and finisher awards.

Alum Creek Trail Races at Alum Creek State Park on April 18, 2026 offer 5K, 10K, half marathon, relay and 6 Hours of Power on scenic shale cliffs and an inland beach. All finishers get custom medals and Hammer Nutrition swag.

Hit the trails at the new Dirty Dash 10k and Half Marathon in South Chagrin Reservation on April 18, 2026. Choose a 10k or half and enjoy a finisher medal and swag while supporting Cleveland Metroparks trails.

Run the Dirt Days Trail Series at Ault Park on April 19, 2026 a scenic 3.6 mile rolling trail that winds past an old railroad trestle and along an old pioneer road. Chip timing, refreshments and age graded awards make this a fun community r..

Tackle rolling trails around Caesar Creek Lake in this Wolf Pack series favorite, with race options from 5K to half marathon plus relay and a 6 hour challenge. Enjoy scenic meadows and woods, strong support, and a festive finish line vibe.

Challenge rugged, scenic trails at Mohican State Park Lodge with marathon, half marathon, or 15k options that pass Clearfork Gorge, a covered bridge, and Lyons Falls. Finishers receive a triblend tee and medal.

Run scenic trails around Caesar Creek State Park on April 25, 2026, with options from 5K to a half marathon, relays and a 6 hour endurance challenge. All runners receive a custom bib, medal, fueling and certified timed results.

Join The Big Deal at Great Seal State Park in Chillicothe, Ohio on May 2, 2026. Races range from youth 5k to 100 mile and take runners on rugged 20 mile single track loops with about 3000 feet of climb each.

Run through spring blossoms and boulder strewn single track at the Redbud Trail Challenge, a rugged 5K or 10K on OWBC's forested hills featuring the Nehemiah suspension bridge. Proceeds support Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp.

Outrun 24 is a 24 hour trail race at Chapin Forest in Kirtland, Ohio offering a USATF certified 1 mile loop through wooded trails and rock formations. Run any distance in 24 hours and enjoy live chip timing plus medals or buckles.

Join a scenic 10k trail at George Rogers Clark State Park in Springfield on Tuesday May 5 2026. Hosted by the all volunteer Ohio River Road Runners Club, the event features chip timing, refreshments and a friendly community vibe.

Trail running at Camp Tuscazoar near Dover Ohio on May 9, 2026 with 50K, 25K, and a 9ish mile option through single track and bridle trails. Expect well stocked aid stations, a race shirt and a gnome finisher medal for all finishers.

Hit the trails at John Bryan State Park on May 9 and 10, 2026, for scenic, challenging courses from 5K to a looping half marathon plus relays and a 6 hour challenge. Finish with a medal and aid stations; grab a Pack Pass for the season.

Run mostly singletrack at Strouds Run State Park in the Thunderbunny Trail Races, with 50K, 25K and 11K options on May 9, 2026. Limited to 400 runners, the event includes a technical race shirt and scenic climbs around Dow Lake.

Take on the 6 Hours of Power at John Bryan State Park on May 9, 2026. Run as many 5K loops as you can in six hours on scenic trail and mixed terrain, with aid at the start finish for a fun, competitive endurance challenge.

Join the Mad Maple 50K weekend at Hueston Woods, offering distances from 5K up to the full 50K plus a 6 hour timed challenge. Scenic looped trails, aid stations, and custom finisher swag make for a memorable trail running weekend.

Run Hueston Woods State Park May 16 and 17, 2026 for a two day trail festival with 5K, 10K, half marathon, relay and a six hour challenge. Enjoy single track, pavement and grass routes through scenic lodge grounds and fossil rich terrain.

Run the scenic Mt. Airy Forest trails on May 17, 2026 with 5.4 Mile and 10.6 Mile loop options through hills, ridges, streams and meadows. A casual Trekker entry gives recorded time and extra finish time for a relaxed trail experience.