Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2026-2027

Run with Heart in Urbana offers a 5K, a 1 mile fun run walk, or virtual participation along the Simon Kenton Bike Path. The 5K awards the top three male and female finishers in several age categories.

Trail races at Mohican State Park on October 10, 2026 offering marathon, half marathon and 15K through forested trails with streams and varied terrain.

A 100 mile ultramarathon plus front half and back half 50 mile options on the Ohio and Erie Canalway Towpath in Akron Ohio, held October 10 and 11 2026. The course is mostly crushed limestone and is USATF certificated.

A two day trail event at John Bryan State Park on October 10 and 11, 2026 featuring half marathons, 10K and 5K races, a 20K relay, and a six hour timed event. A Pack Pass provides entry to all 2026 events.

A Halloween themed race day in Lewis Center with distances from a 50 m kids dash to a half marathon, plus a virtual option, chip timing, awards, free photos, and event swag for most distances.

A night time 5K mud run in Oak Harbor with more than 20 obstacles and a lit, spooky course two weeks before Halloween. The event is not officially timed and donates 10 percent of proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

A 5K trail race on the Grant Park trails in Centerville with free entry for current ORRRC members and a ten dollar fee for non members 15 and older; timing chips, chip check in, and age group awards are provided.

A third annual trail event in Chillicothe, OH that serves as the finale of the RunFluent Ohio Trail Series. It features a 12 hour solo, a 12 hour two person relay and a 7K on mostly hard packed trails with scenic overlooks.

Test your endurance at Malabar Farm State Park with a twelve hour night run. Participate solo or as a relay team on a scenic loop featuring pavement, gravel, and grass while supporting historical preservation.

Trail races at Germantown MetroPark offer multiple distances through old-growth forest, ravines, prairies and the Twin Creek corridor. The event includes marked courses, aid stations, timing, race items, and postrace refreshments.

A community HalloWin event at Boettler Park with a two-lap 5K and a 1 Mile fun run, costumes and candy, $2,000 in prizes, and proceeds supporting The Debbie Rayl Kindness for Kids Program.

The Finish Strong 5K Fun Run will take place in Groveport on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A 5K trail run at Shawnee Lookout Park that follows the Blue Jacket and Little Turtle loops, begins and ends at the Waterhole Meadow Shelter, and serves as the final Dirt Days Trail Series event with series points available.

A charity event in Cleveland Heights featuring a 3.5 mile off-road trail with water crossings and a 1 mile neighborhood walk. Proceeds benefit EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute and awards are given by age group.

Experience the peak of autumn foliage at the Chippewa Creek Challenge in the Brecksville Reservation. Run a half marathon trail course through the heart of the Cleveland Metroparks amidst vibrant fall colors.

Trail trail races at Hueston Woods State Park on October 24 and 25 2026 offer distances from 5K to a multi-loop 50K, plus a six hour event; courses are timed with aid stations, medals and postrace refreshments.

A trail race weekend at Hueston Woods State Park on October 24 and 25, 2026, with distances from 5K to 50K, a 6 hour event, and multi-loop courses on mixed terrain. Participants receive medals, bibs, aid stations, and published results.

A 5.7 mile trail race at the Nature Center in Xenia, Ohio with parking at the nearby Russ Research Center. Registration is available online before the race; ORRRC members run free and youth 14 and under do not pay.

Experience Cincinnati longest running ultramarathon at the Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run. Take on the wooded paths of Mt. Airy Forest in this historic event held just miles from downtown.

Trail runs through Secor and Wiregrass Metroparks on October 25, 2026, offering an 8 miler and a 5K on flat, non-technical trails. Medals for all finishers, awards by age group, and participant raffles are part of the event.