Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2026-2027

A multi-distance ultramarathon along the Ohio & Erie Canalway Towpath in Akron, Ohio, offering a 100-mile race plus two 50-mile options, mixed crushed-limestone and asphalt surfaces, regular aid stations, and USATF certification.

Tackle scenic trails through Grant Park at the ORRRC Cross Country Trail 5k in Centerville on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Friendly, volunteer run event with chip timing, awards, and free entry for ORRRC members and youth.

A 5K trail run at Shawnee Lookout Hamilton County Park on October 18, 2026, with a 3.44-mile course combining the Blue Jacket and Little Turtle loops and scenic river valley views. It is the final race of the Dirt Days Trail Series with age..

A fall trail half marathon in Brecksville Reservation on October 24, 2026, featuring varied terrain, steep climbs, and scenic autumn foliage. Part of the Dirty Trail Series with proceeds supporting the Cleveland Metroparks Trails Division.

The ORRRC Narrows Rabbit Hunt Trail Run will take place in Xenia on Sunday 25 October 2026. You can run 6 miles.

A trail event at Mt. Airy Forest in Cincinnati on October 25, 2026, offering 50K and 27K loop courses on technical single-track trails with aid stations and electronic bib timing.

Hit the haunted trails at French Shelter Park on October 31 for a festive 5K or 10K with costume fun, family games and gift card giveaways. All finishers receive a custom T shirt and medal and live prizes include a best costume award.

Trail races of 10K, 20K and 50K on the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park near Lewis Center OH, with tiered entry fees, packet pickup options, an event shirt and medal, and a no refund policy.

A multi distance trail event at North Chagrin Reservation on November 7, 2026 featuring 5K to 100K options, ruck divisions, chip timing, stocked aid stations, and an optional Castle Climb that awards a token for finishing swag.

Trail marathon and half marathon at Burr Oak State Park on November 7 2026, run mostly on natural trails with creek crossings and Buckeye Trail sections. Awards, finisher swag, participant guides, and lodging options are listed.

Trail races and ruck divisions at Caesar Creek State Park near Wilmington, OH, run on a roughly 16-mile loop along wooded trails and lakefront; 25K runs one loop, 50K runs two, with four aid stations and a 9.5-hour cutoff.

A two loop 15k trail race through North Chagrin Reservation that follows the Dirty Love 15k course in reverse. The event includes race awards, a year end party with food and prizes, and donations support the Cleveland Metroparks Trails Divi..

A loop trail event in Akron offering 50K, 25K and 5 mile distances through Bath Nature Preserve and Bath Community Park. Mixed surfaces and aid stations support each loop while proceeds help local conservation and research sites.

Two days of supported trail running at Salt Fork State Park in Kimbolton OH, featuring 50K, 20 mile, and 10 mile events on a marked 10.4 mile loop with awards and series qualification options.

Trail races at East Fork State Park in Bethel, OH using a 6.55 mile singletrack loop to create Quarter, Half and Full marathon distances with on course aid stations and professional chip timing.

A trail half marathon in Yellow Springs presented by ORRRC, with chip timing, refreshments, generous 4.5 hour cutoffs, free entry for ORRRC members and youth 14 and under, and a commemorative finisher award for those who finish within the c..