Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2025-2026

Hit the trails at Alum Creek State Park on June 6, 2026 for a day of racing with half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, 6 Hours of Power and a season Pack Pass. Scenic mixed terrain, looped courses, finisher medals and season points make it a m..

Join Around the Beach on June 13 in Munroe Falls for a scenic 5K or 1.55 mile fun walk around the lake to support Running2bwell. Live music, treats, a tech shirt and medal, and a course friendly to dogs and strollers.

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.

Join Little Carolina Trail Fest on June 20 for an evening at Rocky River where a scenic 5K loop can be repeated for longer distances. Finishers get a custom medal and pin, then celebrate with live bluegrass and a beer garden with a free fir..

Celebrate Father's Day at French Park with the Dirt Days Trail Series. Run a spirited 3.6 mile course of meadows, creek crossings and log bridges with chip timing, prizes and a festive postrace vibe.

Celebrate summer trails at Happy Trails on June 21 at Wildwood Metropark with a scenic 5K or a family friendly 1 Mile walk. Proceeds support Metroparks Toledo and all finishers receive a custom medal and Happy Trails tee.

Join the Dawg Gone Long Run on June 27 at Caesar Creek State Park for 50k and 50 mile trail ultras on scenic looped single track with rolling hills. This cupless race has a 15 hour cutoff and friendly aid stations.

Run or walk the Butterflies & Bouquets 5K on July 11 in Wauseon, a family friendly route through wooded trails and park meadows. Stay after for food trucks, refreshments, prizes and a hands on pollinator garden workshop.

Run Akron on July 11, 2026 with marathon, half and 10K routes along the scenic Towpath Trail through Summit Metro Parks, past waterfalls and historic locks. Finishers get medals and shirts and aid stations are provided.

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 Burning River Endurance Runs & Relay on July 25 and 26, 2026 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Pick a solo ultra, marathon or 8 person relay and run through scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park for a challenging community focused..

Hit the wooded Backpack Trail at East Fork State Park for the Dirt Days Trail Series stop in Bethel, Ohio on July 26, 2026. Choose 5.6 or 10.8 mile courses with Trekker options for an early start, friendly timing, and post race awards and d..

Run or hike scenic singletrack at Oak Hill with 5 mile or 10 mile options featuring a fast descent, long climb, and twisty rooted trails. Enjoy finisher swag and race day vibes while supporting the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National P..

Experience the Buckeye Ultra, a rugged 203 mile out and back road run from Lake Erie beach through rolling hills, small towns and Amish country. Opt for the 100 mile finish or tackle the full course for a distinctive buckle and epic challen..

Run the Minnehaha 15k or 5k at Camp Manatoc on September 5, 2026, through scenic private camp trails past Minnehaha Falls. Part of the Dirty Trail Series, it welcomes hikers and dogs by permission and supports Camp Manatoc.

Tuscazoar Endurance Race at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover OH on Sept 5, 2026 features a roughly 25 mile loop and options from 25 to 100 miles plus night 25 and 50 mile races. Expect rugged trail, supportive aid stations and onsite camping.

Leave No Trace at Camp Manatoc is a scenic trail event through white pine groves and past Minnehaha Falls, perfect for runners and hikers. Choose the half marathon or the new 15k and 5k, bring your dog, earn a finisher medal and support Cam..

Run the Golden Harvest in Toledo OH on Sept 6, 2026 with a half marathon, 10k, 5k, mile and kids dash plus a virtual option. Timed races include chip timing and medals and every finisher gets a designer shirt.

Looped trails around William H. Harsha Lake in East Fork State Park offer distances from 15 mile to 100 mile, including 50K and 100K. Expect scenic single track, lake views and staffed aid stations on a rugged, well supported trail course.