Trail Running Calendar Ohio 2026-2027

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 multi-distance event in Toledo on 11/08/2026 offering a kids dash, 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon and a virtual option, with race shirts, bibs, medals, chip timing, free photos and a volunteer then run opportunity.

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..

Turkey Trails Columbus on 11/15/2026 at Ohio State at Newark offers distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon. The event includes a chip timed 5k and 10k, a virtual option, and event shirts and medals for most entries.

Experience a two loop trail race through the North Chagrin Reservation. This season finale features scenic views of Squires Castle and Buttermilk Falls followed by a year end series party with food and awards.

Trail and road loops through Bath Nature Preserve and Bath Community Park near Akron, OH. Distances include 50k, 25k and a 5 mile option, with aid stations per loop, an eight hour course limit, and a custom finisher medal.

Join over 900 participants for an expansive trail running event at Salt Fork Lodge. Choose from 50K, 20 mile, or 10 mile distances through the scenic wilderness of Kimbolton Ohio.

Trail races at East Fork State Park on December 6, 2026, using a 6.55 mile singletrack loop with Quarter, Half, and Full options, on-course aid stations, chip timing, race shirt if registered by 11/14, and a finisher medal for all finishers..

Celebrate the season at this holiday themed race in Toledo featuring timed 5k, 10k, and 15k distances. Families can enjoy a kids dash and untimed mile followed by festive treats and custom finisher medals.

A 13.4 mile trail race in Yellow Springs on December 19, 2026, with timed cutoffs and on course aid station rules. ORRRC members run for free while nonmembers ages 15 and up pay a $10 fee; minors under 15 are free.

Experience the only trail in Ohio built by runners at Alum Creek State Park. Choose from multiple distances across two winter race dates and earn unique medals or even a belt buckle for completing the double 50K challenge.