Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2026-2027

Looped trail ultras at Caesar Creek State Park with 50k and 50 mile options on single-track trails. The cupless event has two manned aid stations, drop bag support at the visitor center, and a 14.5 hour cutoff.

This community 5K in Wauseon's Homecoming Park features a scenic route through woods and fields. The event promotes pollinators and gardening, with post race activities, refreshments, and prizes.

Explore Akron's trails with this July event, starting downtown and winding through Summit Metro Parks. Choose from Marathon, Half Marathon, or 10K routes, each mixing city paths with rugged natural terrain. All finishers earn a medal, with..

Experience the scenic Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park with a family friendly 5k trail walk or a demanding 10k run featuring a famous stair climb finish. Join a community event supporting a healthy cancer preventative lifestyle.

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.

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.

This trail race takes place at the McDonough Wildlife Refuge in West Virginia. Participants can choose between an 8-mile run or a 4-mile walk on a scenic forest and marsh loop. It's part of a six-race series offering a commemorative jacket.

Join this community cross country event featuring a 5K race and a 1 mile family walk on grass and wooded trails. Enjoy live entertainment during the run followed by food trucks and rides at the Seven Hills Home Days festival.

Experience a trail run through Patricia Allyn Park in Springboro at this local 5k event. Enjoy a natural course with categories for all ages and special registration benefits for club members.

Event Overview The Clipper XC Series is a four-week cross-country race series held on Wednesday evenings in the summer. The series consists of two distances run on alternating weeks. Race Details The events take place at the Ward Athletic C..

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.

Experience the natural beauty of French Park in Cincinnati with this trail race featuring wooded paths and creek crossings. Finishers receive themed medals and can compete for points in a season-long trail running series.

Join the Arch City XC Festival at Westerville North High School for a series of two mile cross country races ending inside the stadium. Categories are available for elementary, middle school, high school, and adult runners.

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.

This summer cross-country series in Mason features a 2-mile grass race. Compete individually or with a team in high school or open categories. Spectators are welcome free of charge.

Experience the natural beauty of Cuyahoga Valley National Park with a 5 or 10 mile trail race. Explore the scenic paths of the Oak Hill Trail Head during this Saturday morning event in Peninsula.

The Buckeye Sun Trail Runs offer a scenic loop course along Alum Creek Reservoir. Runners can choose from four distances, each based on laps of the rolling 4.1-mile trail. The event features a finisher's amenity for all and awards for top p..

Support the South Range Cross Country program at this school based event in Canfield featuring a cross country 5K and a half mile kids fun run.

The Buckeye Moon Trail Runs offer a unique night race experience on looped trails alongside Alum Creek Reservoir. Runners can choose from four distances, from 7K to 26K, each requiring headlamps for the illuminated course. All finishers rec..

Join the annual Summer Sizzler in Toledo for a variety of chip timed races and fun runs. Participants enjoy custom medals, designer shirts, and finish line treats including Kona Ice.