Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2026-2027

Tuscazoar Raw is a trail event at Camp Tuscazoar near Dover, OH offering 100K, 50K and 25K courses that form a figure 8 with multiple aid stations, crew access points, a cupless policy, and a 20 hour cutoff.

Little Carolina Trail Fest at Lagoon Picnic Area in Rocky River Reservation offers multiple trail distances and ruck options, chip timing, finisher medals with distance pins, plus live bluegrass and a beer garden.

A *5K* mud run in Oak Harbor, Ohio featuring 20 plus obstacles with regular and Xtreme options, participant medals and T shirts, competitive age group awards, and a 10% donation of proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

A summer solstice trail race at John Bryan State Park near Yellow Springs covering about 13 miles with chip timing and generous time limits. ORRRC members run free; non-members pay $10 and animals are not allowed except service dogs.

A community trail event at Historic Beatty Park on June 20, 2026 featuring a 5K run, 5K walk, a Tot Trot for ages 3 to 6, and a race shirt option, with wooded trails, small bridges, a creek crossing, and age-group awards.

A 10 km trail race at Howard Marsh Metropark with gravel-dike scenery, wildlife viewing, and post-race paddling options. Sustainable hydration practices, finisher medals, category awards, and proceeds supporting SewHope.

El Matador Trail Races on June 20, 2026 at Wooster Memorial Park offers 5 mile and 10 mile trail loops through varied park terrain and creek crossings. The field is limited to 200 runners and proceeds support Friends of Wooster Memorial Par..

Experience a 3.6 mile trail run at French Park featuring meadows and multiple creek crossings. This fourth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series offers age graded awards and random door prizes in a picturesque Cincinnati park.

A community 5K run and walk through Wildwood Metropark in Toledo raising funds for Metroparks Toledo. Organized by Dave's Running Shop, registration runs Nov 24, 2025 to Apr 28, 2026 with a $30 fee.

A two day obstacle course weekend in Bloomfield Township Ohio on June 27-28 2026 featuring a 1.5 mile military style Battle Challenge with a live fire range, multiple race distances, large water slides, camping and the USA OCR national cham..

A 30K trail race at Mount Airy Forest in Cincinnati made of three 10K loops. Finishers receive a t-shirt and medal; the race counts toward the Alpine Trail Race Series and awards series points.

Empower Backyard Ultra in Lebanon, Ohio on June 27, 2026 features hourly 4.1667-mile loops on wooded trails, a night bike-path out-and-back, and fixed 12-hour and 24-hour backyard events with a 150-runner capacity.

Trail races at Brecksville Reservation offering a 50K and a point to point 25K on the Buckeye Trail. The 50K began in 1994 and is noted as the oldest trail 50K in Ohio.

Test your navigation skills at this orienteering event in Camden Ohio. Use a map and compass to find checkpoints across various course levels through woodland trails in any weather condition.

Trail Sisters approved trail ultramarathon at Caesar Creek State Park offering *50 Miles* and *50K* on single-track loops with cupless aid stations, manned support, and a 14.5 hour cutoff.

A community 5K at Homecoming Park in Wauseon on July 11, 2026, paired with an educational workshop on butterflies and summer garden care. Entry fee is $25 and perks include a race shirt for early registrants, prizes, and refreshments.

A trail-focused race on July 11, 2026, that starts in downtown Akron and moves onto the Towpath and Summit Metro Parks, offering marathon, half marathon and 10K options with varied surfaces, limited aid stations, and finisher medals.

Trail runs at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park offering 5k and 10k distances and supporting FLIP's cancer prevention work. The 5k is relatively flat and family friendly while the 10k finishes with a stair climb noted by local runners.

Experience the natural beauty of Findley State Park on a scenic trail course around the lake. Choose from various running and hiking distances to support local park conservation and enjoy handcrafted medals.

The Flock of Flamingos will take place in Parma on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run 5 miles.