Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2025-2026

The Alum Creek Trail Race, held at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio, offers a variety of trail running events including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a unique 6 Hours of Power endurance challenge. The courses start and finish at the Alum Creek Marina, featuring mixed terrain wi..

The Vinberige Vineyards Wine Run Turkey Trot 5k is a scenic cross-country race held at Vinberige Vineyards in Thornville, Ohio. The course starts and finishes at the winery, featuring uneven terrain and two hills, making it a moderately challenging route suitable for both runners and walkers. Partic..

The Autumn Squatch 10K, 20K & 50K is a trail running event held at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio. Set on the scenic Rocks and Roots Trail, the race offers three distance options: 10K, 20K, and 50K. Participants run loops of the trail in alternating directions to complete their chosen d..

The Bobcat Trail Marathon - Glouster, OH will take place in Glouster on Saturday 8 November 2025. You can run between 13 and 26 miles.

Empower Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held at the Countryside YMCA in Lebanon, Ohio. Scheduled for November 8, 2025, it features a traditional backyard ultra format where runners complete 4.1667-mile loops on scenic, runnable wooded trails with mild elevation changes during..

The Dirty Dirty 15K is a trail running event held at the River Grove Picnic Area in North Chagrin Reservation, Willoughby Hills, Ohio. As the final race of the 2025 Dirty Trail Series, this challenging two-loop 15K course offers runners a scenic tour through diverse landscapes including woodlands, m..

The Regal Beagle Ultra, held in Akron, Ohio, offers 50K, 25K, and 5-mile race options through the scenic Bath Nature Preserve and Bath Community Park. The looped course features a mix of paved, gravel, dirt, and grass trails, traversing wetlands, woodlands, and rolling hills with about 400 feet of e..

The Run Empowered Series in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a dynamic multi-race challenge organized by Empower Ultras, designed to inspire runners to push their limits and celebrate achievements. Participants can choose from various distances and events throughout 2025, including 10Ks, marathons, ultra-distan..

The Bigfoot 50K in Lore City, Ohio, is one of the largest trail races in the tri-state area, held at Salt Fork State Park Lodge. The event features multiple distances: a 50K, 20-mile, and 10-mile races on Saturday, plus a 10-mile race on Sunday. The course is a well-marked 10.4-mile loop with rollin..

The Topo Trail Marathon is an annual trail running event held at East Fork State Park in Ohio. It features three race distances: a 6.55-mile quarter marathon, a 13.1-mile half marathon, and a 26.2-mile full marathon. The course consists of a single 6.55-mile loop on 100% singletrack mountain bike tr..

The Muddy Duck is a trail running event held at the Rocks and Roots Trail in Alum Creek State Park, Lewis Center, Ohio. Scheduled for April 5, 2026, it offers multiple race distances: 6K, 10K, 20K, and 50K. The course features loops on a trail designed by runners, providing a unique experience each..

The Big Deal at Great Seal is a challenging running event held at Great Seal State Park in Chillicothe, Ohio. The race features multiple distances including a 100-mile ultra, 100k, 20-mile, adult 5k, and a 5k youth run. The course consists of a 20-mile loop primarily on single-track trails with two..

The High Lea 6/12/24 Hour race, held at Richfield Heritage Preserve in Richfield, Ohio, offers challenging ultramarathon distances including 6, 12, 24-hour events, and a 100-mile race. The course is a 3-mile loop with 237 feet of elevation gain, primarily on gravel camp roads (80%) and some trails (..

The Mohican Trail Run, held annually in Ohio's Mohican Memorial State Forest, is a premier ultra-marathon event with a 35-year history. It features three race distances: a challenging 100-mile ultra, a 50-mile race, and a marathon, all winding through scenic forest trails, dirt roads, and single-tra..

The Cuyahoga Valley 5K and Family Fun Run at Old Trail School, located in Akron, Ohio, is a scenic running event set within the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The event features a 5K cross-country race on a natural, wooded trail with hills and a 112-foot elevation gain, offering a challeng..

The Eagle Up Ultra is a renowned 24-hour ultramarathon held at St. Helena Park in historic downtown Canal Fulton, Ohio. Known as one of the largest 24-hour races globally, it features a 5-mile loop course on packed crushed limestone and grass through scenic trails and a camping area.The event offers..

Metahqua 24 is a trail running event held in Chillicothe, Ohio, featuring a scenic 2-mile course with a mix of single track and grass trails, including a 0.7-mile uphill segment with 200 feet of elevation gain, a 0.7-mile downhill, and a 0.6-mile flat section. The race offers multiple distances: a 2..