Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2026-2027

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 race in Akron, Ohio on July 11, 2026 that runs from Memorial Parkway into Summit Metro Parks. Distances include marathon, half marathon and 10K with water stations and medals for all finishers.

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.

Experience a sun soaked summer challenge at Glass City Metropark featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and kids events. Enjoy chip timed results, finisher medals, and free ice cream at the finish line.

A 5K trail race on July 12, 2026 at Stillwater Prairie Reserve in Covington, OH, as part of the Miami County Park District Trail Run Challenge. Multiple pricing and series options are offered; no dogs are allowed.

The 2nd Annual McDonough Trail Race in Vienna WV uses a scenic 4 mile loop through forests and duck marshes with up to 430 feet elevation gain per loop. Runners do two laps and walkers one; the race is part of the River City Runners and Wal..

A 100-minute looped running event at Williams Park in Gibsonburg where laps are recorded on a 0.9 mile loop. Entry is $25 and proceeds support a local foundation; all finishers receive awards and post-run food is provided.

A community cross country event at Seven Hills Recreation Center featuring a grass-and-trail 5K and a 1-mile family walk, with entertainment, food trucks, and finisher medals.

A timed 5K at Patricia Allyn Park on July 19, 2026, with online and day of registration. Current ORRRC members run free; non members 15 and up pay $10.

A four-week Wednesday evening cross-country series at Ward Athletic Complex in Columbiana with chip-timed 3K and 5K races, weekly registration of $10 or $40 for all four weeks, and awards across multiple age divisions.

Experience a scenic trail journey through Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Summit Metro Parks. Choose from 100 mile, 50 mile, marathon, or relay distances in this historic Northeast Ohio endurance event.

Trail races at French Park on July 25, 2026 offering 5K, 10K and half marathon routes through meadows, woods and a fossil-bearing creek. The event includes themed races, finisher medals, series points and costume awards.

Arch City XC Festival brings elementary, middle, high school and open two-mile races to Westerville North High School on July 25, 2026, with team scoring for middle and high school and proceeds supporting school programs.

A community 5K run and walk at Riverbend Park in Findlay, open to all ages. Registration includes a T-shirt guarantee if completed by June 25 and tiered fees; timing is provided by Dave’s Running.

A loop-format trail event at John Bryan State Park featuring a 1.1 mile loop with options from a fun mile up to a 13.2 mile half marathon, with water stations and park restrooms on each loop.

Experience the original event of the Dirt Days Trail Series at East Fork State Park. Run through densely wooded trails on a 5.6 mile or 10.8 mile course with options for early starts and various participation categories.