Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2026-2027

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 cross-country trail race through Grant Park in Centerville, OH, with parking at Watts Middle School. ORRRC members run free; non-members pay $10 for ages 15 and up. Chip timing, age-group awards, and a no-animals policy except for serv..

Trail event in Chillicothe, OH offering a 7K, a Youth 7k, a 12 hour solo and a 12 hour 2 person relay. The 100% trail course features overlooks, technical sections, full aid each loop and fall scenery.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trail races in Mt. Airy Forest near Cincinnati offering a 50K ultra and a 27K loop course across single-track, hilly trails with aid stations, timing chips, and proceeds supporting local parks.

Trail races at Secor and Wiregrass Metroparks near Berkey, Ohio, featuring an 8 mile course (about 7.7 miles) and a 5K loop (about 3.3 miles). Flat, non technical courses with medals for finishers and awards in multiple categories.

Trail races at Ledge Lake Lodge in Hinckley Reservation featuring half, full and double marathon loop formats across rocky, rooty terrain; the double marathon has a 16 hour cutoff.

A five event Tuesday evening trail series in Cuyahoga Valley National Park with 3 to 5 mile courses at different park locations, a weekly surprise twist, series swag, and point based awards for overall and age group standings.

Experience a themed trail run through Cincinnati's French Shelter Park with options for a 5k or 10k distance. Participants enjoy costume contests and holiday activities while earning points toward a global series award.

Experience the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park with a multi loop race through the woods. Choose between 10K, 20K, and 50K distances this autumn in Lewis Center.

Test your endurance at the North Chagrin Reservation with races ranging from a 5k to a 100k ultramarathon. Discover scenic forest trails featuring creek crossings and a unique knighting ceremony for long distance finishers.

Timed individual and relay races at South Mastick in Rocky River Reservation on November 7, 2026, featuring 3 hour and 6 hour timed events plus 4 mile races on a 2 mile loop, chip timing, and awards across multiple divisions.

Experience the rugged beauty of Burr Oak State Park on a course that is 90 percent trail. Choose between a full marathon loop or a point to point half marathon featuring creek crossings and rolling hills.

Experience a scenic trail event at Caesar Creek State Park featuring wooded loops and lakefront views. Choose between 50K and 25K distances in traditional trail running or weighted rucking categories.

A timed ultrarunning event on November 7, 2026 at Miller Ecological Park in Lebanon Ohio, featuring a USTAF certified one mile loop and options for 6 hour, 24 hour, and a 100 mile finish.

A 5K run or walk on the trails of Shawnee Prairie Preserve in Greenville, Ohio on November 14, 2026. The event features age group divisions, chip timing, shirts for early registrants, and proceeds support the Raptor Ambassador program.

Turkey Trails Cincinnati presents in-person and virtual running options on 11/14/2026 in Hamilton OH, from a 50 m kids dash up to a half marathon. Event features include chip timing, shirts, custom bibs, medals, free photos, and finish-line..