Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2025-2026

Legends of the Valley is a trail-running event celebrating nature, history, and personal achievement at Valley View Nature Preserve in Milford, OH. Participants can choose from three unique races: the Arrowhead Trail 5K, the Mastodon 2-Hour Endurance Race, and the Tailfeather Kids 1.5-Mile Race. Run..

The Chippewa Creek Challenge is an exciting half marathon event set in the picturesque Brecksville Reservation, part of the Cleveland Metroparks. Scheduled for October 25, 2025, this race offers participants a unique trail running experience amidst stunning autumn foliage. The course features a vari..

The Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run takes place in Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati, Ohio, featuring two challenging trail race distances. This annual event, now in its 23rd year, aims to support the local parks through its net proceeds.Participants can also join a training and course preview run on Me..

The Conquer the Castle Trail Race, set for November 1, 2025, at North Chagrin Reservation in Willoughby Hills, OH, offers a variety of challenging distances including a new 20 Mile Ruck option. Participants can choose from 100K, 50K, 20 Mile, 10 Mile, and 5K races, all featuring chip timing and cust..

The ORRRC Broken Toe 50K & 25K & Ruck is an exciting trail running event taking place in Wilmington, Ohio, featuring a scenic course through wooded areas, rolling hills, and creek crossings. Participants can choose between a 50K ultra, a 25K run, or a rucking challenge, with the 50K runners completi..

The Autumn Squatch 50K is an exciting trail running event taking place at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio. Scheduled for November 2, 2025, participants can choose from three race distances: 10K, 20K, or 50K. The event celebrates the mythical Autumn Squatch, attracting enthusiasts to the..

The Bobcat Trail Marathon, set for November 8, 2025, in Glouster, Ohio, offers an exciting opportunity for trail running enthusiasts and hikers to explore the stunning terrain of Burr Oak State Park. Participants can choose between a marathon and a half marathon, with the marathon featuring a single..

The Dirty Dirty 15K is an exciting trail running event scheduled for November 22, 2025, at the North Chagrin Reservation in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. This race is the final event of the Dirty Trail Series, featuring a challenging two-loop course that showcases the park's beautiful landscapes, includin..

The Regal Beagle Ultra is an exciting running event taking place in Akron, OH, featuring three race distances: 50K, 25K, and 5 miles. Set within the scenic Bath Nature Preserve and Bath Community Park, participants will navigate a loop course that includes a mix of paved and gravel roads, as well as..

The Run Empowered Series is an exciting running event returning in 2025, designed for participants who love Empower Ultras races. By signing up for at least four Empower races in 2024, runners can earn a unique jacket in 2025 as a reward for their achievements. The series includes various race dista..

The Bigfoot 50K is a prominent trail running event taking place at Salt Fork State Park Lodge in Kimbolton, Ohio, on December 6-7, 2025. This exciting race features multiple distances, including a 50K, 20-mile, and 10-mile events on Saturday, followed by another 10-mile race on Sunday. Participants..

The Topo Trail Marathon Races, scheduled for December 7, 2025, at East Fork State Park, offers a variety of running events including a Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles), Half Marathon (13.1 miles), and Full Marathon (26.2 miles). The course consists of a singletrack loop, with participants completing on..