Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2025-2026

The Tuscazoar Endurance Race, taking place on August 30, 2025, at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover, Ohio, features a challenging 25-mile loop course that is predominantly trail-based. Participants can choose from various distances, including 100, 75, 50, and 25 miles, with options for morning and evening sta..

The Leave No Trace Trail Half Marathon, along with the Minnehaha 15k and 5k, is set to take place at Camp Manatoc in Peninsula, Ohio. This event offers participants a unique opportunity to explore private trails typically closed to the public. The challenging course features scenic views, including..

The Germantown 50k, scheduled for September 6, 2025, is a premier ultra trail race hosted in Germantown, Ohio. Participants can choose between the traditional 50k race and a new two-person relay option, where team members complete two loops each. The scenic course features a mix of cedar forests, pr..

The Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic is an exciting trail running event held at Mill Creek Park in Youngstown, Ohio. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, this race features two distances: a 25K and a 50K, both showcasing the park's scenic beauty with 95% single-track trails, lakes, and waterfalls. The cou..

YOTE is an exciting running event taking place in Laurelville, OH, featuring multiple distance options including a 50K, 25K, and a 10K for youth participants. Organized by RunFluent LLC, this second annual event offers a unique experience with courses primarily consisting of single-track trails, bri..

The Oak Openings Stampede is a running event taking place at Oak Openings Metropark in Whitehouse, Ohio. Participants can choose between a 25K run and a 5K run or walk, with the course featuring scenic wooded trails that traverse hardwood and pine forests, open prairies, and stream sides. This event..

The Crowell Hilaka Trail Run is an exciting outdoor running event held at the Richfield Heritage Preserve in Ohio, featuring a scenic course that includes primitive single track, bridle trails, open fields, and camp roads. Participants can choose from three distances: 50K, half marathon, and 10K, wi..

The Air Force Marathon is an annual endurance event held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, typically on the third Saturday of September. It features a variety of race options, including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a kids' run, catering to participants of all ages a..

A Day in The Park is a running event taking place in Lebanon, Ohio, featuring a 24-hour and a new 6-hour race option. The event is hosted at Miller Ecological Park on a USTAF certified 1-mile loop course, designed for both seasoned ultrarunners and newcomers. Participants can choose to compete in a..

The Best of the West Marathon and Half Marathon will take place at West Branch State Park in Ravenna, Ohio, on September 20, 2025. This event celebrates the newly designated Buckeye Trail section, offering participants a scenic route through a predominantly forested area. The marathon features an ou..

The Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival, taking place on September 26-27, 2025, in Shawnee, Ohio, celebrates the Buckeye Trail with a variety of outdoor events. Participants can choose from a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K run/walk, and an 8-mile hike, all set in the scenic Wayne National Forest. The festival..

The Flag City Backyard Ultra is a unique last-man-standing running event held at the Findlay Reservoir in Ohio. Participants must complete a 4.3-mile loop every hour, with the race continuing until only one runner remains. The course is designed to be straightforward, featuring no elevation gain or..

NEO24 is a 24-hour and 12-hour running event taking place in Brunswick, Ohio, on October 4, 2025. Established in 2024, it is a successor to the popular NorthCoast 24 race, aiming to create an inclusive atmosphere for runners of all abilities. The course is USATF certified, measuring 0.996 miles with..

Nuthatch Nonsense is a challenging 15K trail race taking place at Sand Run Metro Park in Akron, Ohio. This event, previously known as Mingo Madness, features a course with over 1,000 feet of elevation gain, showcasing the park's scenic trails, including the Dogwood and Nuthatch Loops. Participants c..

The Meecheway 5K Trail Run - Color Run Edition, scheduled for October 11, 2025, in Defiance, Ohio, is a vibrant community event aimed at supporting Scouting programs. This second annual Color Run invites participants to run or walk while enjoying a fun, colorful experience. All proceeds will benefit..

The Shawnee Trail Runs is a challenging running event held in West Portsmouth, Ohio, featuring three distances: a 54-mile ultra marathon, a 50K, and a 13.1-mile half marathon. Participants will navigate some of Ohio's most rugged terrain, with significant elevation gains, including 11,000 feet for t..

The Canal Corridor 100 Mile Endurance Run is set to take place on October 11-12, 2025, along the scenic Towpath Trail in Northeast Ohio. This race is designed for both novice and experienced ultrarunners, featuring a flat and fast course that starts in Akron and ends back in the same location after..

The West Side, Best Side 5K Trail Run will take place in North Bend on Sunday 12 October 2025. You can run 5 kilometers.

Rule the Roost is an exciting running event taking place in Chillicothe, OH, featuring a 12-hour solo race, a 12-hour relay for two participants, and a 7K race. This event marks the second annual occurrence and serves as the finale of the RunFluent Ohio Trail Series. Participants will navigate a sce..

Run with Scissors is an exciting running event taking place at Kendall Lake Lodge in Boston Township, Ohio, featuring a double marathon, marathon, and half marathon. Participants will traverse the scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park, with ample time to complete their races, as all distances have un..