Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2026-2027

A festival-style trail event at Hemlock Creek Picnic Area with run, ruck and 1-mile options, a river crossing on the longer route, live German music and a biergarten. A portion of proceeds benefits Bike Cleveland.

Set in the hills of Tuscarawas County, the Tuscazoar endurance races use a 25 mile loop on mostly trail and offer 100, 75, 50 and 25 mile distances with day and night options, aid stations, cupless policy, and finish awards.

Experience a unique trail race at Camp Manatoc featuring technical single track paths normally closed to the public. Run the half marathon 15k or 5k distances through wooded terrain with special permission to bring your dog along.

An adventure race at East Fork State Park where solo competitors or teams trek, bike, and paddle to collect checkpoints using map and compass. Timed 6 hour and 12 hour formats are USARA sanctioned and include boat rental options.

Trail races in Hocking Hills State Park on September 12 2026 feature five distances from 5K to 50K, mostly on trail through Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls and Ash Cave, with GPX files and mapped distances provided.

Experience a scenic single track race through Mill Creek Park featuring waterfalls and historic landmarks. Choose between a 25K or 50K distance on a well marked course with an enthusiastic finish line celebration.

Experience the fourth annual aMAZing 5k trail run at the Garber Nature Center. This event supports the Preble County Park District and offers awards for top finishers across multiple age categories.

Sprint For Survivors is the 8th annual run in Marysville on September 12, 2026. Distances include a 1 Mile, a 5k and a 10k and proceeds support She Dreams Again and its transitional home for trauma survivors.

A four-loop trail 50K at Germantown MetroPark with an individual race and two-person relay, about 3,000 gain, manned aid stations, a cupless policy, and a flood-course alternative; registration runs from 2026-03-01 to 2026-09-10.

A community 5K at Cardinal Aggregates Quarry in Perrysburg on September 12, 2026, offering a run, a walk, and a kids run or walk over 3.1 Miles. Registration opens June 1 and includes a race T shirt and post race refreshments.

A farm based obstacle event with a 5K course and a 1 mile kids option, featuring over 20 obstacles, pumpkins, food trucks, and educational displays at South Plymouth Pumpkins in Washington Court House.

Support service members and their families at Reynoldsburg Civic Park. Choose between a 5k obstacle course with mud and walls or a stroller friendly paved 5k run through the park grounds.

Experience the natural beauty of Oak Openings Metropark with a 25k or 5k trail race. Support global health initiatives while navigating scenic forests and prairies on a professionally timed course.

A trail event at Richfield Heritage Preserve on September 13, 2026, offering 50K, half marathon and 10K distances on a 6 mile loop with natural trail features and aid stations.

The Air Force Marathon is a multi distance race weekend each September at Wright Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton Ohio, with in person and virtual options, an expo, a pasta dinner, and a finish line festival.

YOTE in Laurelville, OH is a trail event by RunFluent LLC offering 50K, 25K, 10K and Youth 10K. The 25K is mostly trail and sections may be technical. Finishers receive a T and distance awards.

Run through the forested trails of West Branch State Park on the newly designated Buckeye State Trail section. Choose between a full marathon half marathon or 10k while exploring oak forests and lakefront views in Ohio.

A community run/walk on September 19, 2026 at Stone Mad Pub in Cleveland featuring a chip timed 5K and a 1 mile walk, with age group awards, event T shirts, food, and a post race beer for those 21 and over.

Mud Factor returns to Honda Hills in Thornville, Ohio on September 19, 2026 offering a 5K mud and obstacle run with Kidz Family and adult waves; waivers and photo ID are required and a spectator fee applies.

A 12th annual 5K through Glacier Ridge Metro Park on September 19, 2026, presented by the Dublin Coffman Marching Band to raise funds for band students, with the band performing along the route.