Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2026-2027

Experience the Flusslauf Trail Run & Hike at Bedford Reservation! Conquer a 12km or 1 mile course featuring woods, river crossings, and a post race Biergarten celebration with chip timing and finisher medals included.

Run the Deer Trail Run Half-Marathon through the scenic trails of Cincinnati's Mt. Airy Forest. This themed trail event awards series points and finisher medals. Costumes are encouraged for a chance to win an award.

Join the Minnehaha 15K and 5K for an off road running experience at Camp Manatoc. Choose your distance and explore the natural trails in this professionally managed event.

A trail ultra on a 25-mile loop through Camp Tuscazoar, offering 100, 75, 50, and 25-mile distances with optional night starts. The course is 95% trail and features well-stocked aid stations. It's part of a three-race series at the camp.

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.

Experience a local themed race in Toledo with distances ranging from a kids dash to a half marathon. Enjoy chip timing, pacers, and finisher medals for the whole family in this inclusive community event.

Tackle the only 100-mile and 100K races in Southwest Ohio on a scenic loop around William H. Harsha Lake. This cupless ultramarathon offers four distances on rolling trails with creek crossings and beautiful views. All finishers receive awa..

Experience the natural beauty of Ohio at the Hocking Hills Trail Run. Navigate deep gorges and stream crossings on a variety of distances ranging from a 5K to a 50K ultra marathon.

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.

Participate in a meaningful run through Marysville to support trauma survivors. Choose between mile, 5k, or 10k distances to help fund safe transitional housing and restoration programs for those affected by human trafficking.

Experience an ultra trail race through the scenic forests and prairies of Germantown MetroPark. Runners can tackle the full 50k distance individually or join a two person relay team to navigate the hilly four loop course.

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.

Experience a half marathon or 10k trail race through the historic Richfield Heritage Preserve. Run past former orchards and an inventor’s home while supporting local park conservation in Northeast Ohio.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Air Force Marathon at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, a Boston qualifying course that finishes at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Choose from marathon, half, 10K, 5K..

The second annual YOTE trail event in Laurelville offers a new course for 2026, with 50K, 25K, 10K, and a Youth 10K. The route is 95% trail, and all finishers receive a shirt and award.

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.

Join this community event on September 19, 2026 in Fairview Park's Rocky River Reservation. Choose from a timed 5K run/walk or a non competitive 1 mile walk. The event welcomes dogs and recognizes survivors with a special medal.

Join a community run in Cleveland supporting local entrepreneurs. Choose a timed 5k or a casual 1 mile walk starting from Stone Mad Pub. Registered participants receive a t-shirt, a taco box, and a post race beer.