Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2026-2027

Experience a Memorial Day trail run through the limestone cliffs and wooded paths of Oakes Quarry Park. Choose between 5k, 10k, and 15k distances and earn a finisher medal on this scenic Ohio course.

Experience a festival of trail running at Dillon State Park with single loop or ultra endurance challenges. Run through lush forests and along lakeside trails before relaxing with camping and bonfires at the village.

Experience one of the nation’s oldest ultra-marathons through the 5,000-acre Mohican Memorial State Forest. This event offers 100-mile, 50-mile, and marathon distances and serves as a qualifier for the Western States 100.

The Hargus Lake Trail Race offers trail running through the scenic woodlands and along the lake shore at A.W. Marion State Park. Participants can choose from a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or a timed 6-hour event. All races take place on May 30,..

Test your limits at East Fork State Park with a 5K mud run featuring over 15 natural and man-made obstacles. This adventure race offers a challenging course for solo athletes and a dedicated version for families.

Experience the wooded trails and meadows of Cincinnati at French Park. Choose from 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon distances featuring significant elevation and themed costumes in a community trail race atmosphere.

Experience a trail run through the Liberty-Benton Schools campus in Findlay. This family event features a timed 5k race and a 1 mile kids run with awards for various age groups and medals for young participants.

Experience a true cross country race through the wooded trails and rolling hills of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. This event features a scenic 5K trail run and a flat 1 mile grass loop for children.

Metahqua 24 returns to Chillicothe with trail races from a 2-mile youth run to a 100-mile solo challenge. The event features a scenic 2-mile loop course with a mix of single track and grassy trails. Off-site parking with a shuttle is provid..

The Eagle Up Ultra is a 24 hour event on a 5 mile loop in Canal Fulton, Ohio. It includes a 25K option, free camping, and supports Team RWB. Runners can change their target distance on race day.

Experience a trail race along the largest inland beach in Ohio at Alum Creek State Park. Choose from distances ranging from 5K to a half marathon or join a relay team to run through scenic shale cliffs.

This adaptive trail race at Russ Nature Reserve welcomes all abilities with a choice of 1-mile, 2-mile, or 5K distances. It's free for ORRRC members and youth 14 & under, or $10 for others. A rolling start allows flexible arrival times.

Experience Ohio's largest state park at the Summer Sasquatch trail race. Run through rolling hills and bridle trails with distances ranging from 10 miles to 50K over a scenic weekend in Kimbolton.

Experience a unique 5K obstacle course with trails and hills or enjoy a family walk in Akron. This community event celebrate wellness and connection with medals for 5K finishers and shirts for walkers.

Experience a scenic trail run through the limestone cliffs and wooded paths of Oakes Quarry Park. Choose between 5k, 10k, and 15k distances and earn a finisher medal at this Fairborn event.

This 5K trail race takes place at Possum Creek Metropark on a course with varied surfaces and minimal elevation change. It's a low-cost, community-focused event organized by the all-volunteer Ohio River Road Runners Club. Registration is fr..

Enjoy a hilly run or walk around the lake at Munroe Falls Metro Park. This community event features a 5k run, a 1.55 mile fun walk, and live music at a stroller and pet friendly finish line.

Dylan's Dash 5K is a cross-country run/walk fundraiser for Type 1 Diabetes awareness in Orrville. It's part of a larger Family Fun Day at Caskeys Campground, featuring a free kids run and post-race activities like swimming and food trucks.

Run through the woods at night on the single-track trails of Caesar Creek State Park. Choose from marathon, half marathon, or 10K distances in this cupless, gear-mandatory race. Finishers earn a glowing owl medal, with awards for top perfor..

Test your stamina in this last person standing race in Zanesville. Complete a 1 mile segment every 15 minutes on a paved trail to stay in the competition and support local school soccer teams.