Trail Running calendar near Vienna 2026-2027

A last person standing running event in Zanesville where runners repeat a one-mile loop every 15 minutes along Joe's Run Trail; both ends have rest areas and the event supports the Zanesville Soccer Boosters.

MOV Out of the Darkness 5K supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on June 13, 2026 in Parkersburg, WV. The 5K is an out and back on the North Bend Rail Trail with gravel surface; finishers receive a cooling towel and medals..

A two lap trail event at McDonough Wildlife Refuge in Vienna WV on July 18, 2026. The course is a 4 mile loop through forest and duck marshes with up to 430 feet elevation gain per loop and at least two aid stations.

Free trail race at Valley Falls State Park on August 22, 2026, with distances from 5 miles to 50 miles. The marked course is a 10 mile figure 8 loop with a central aid station and about 175 ft elevation gain per mile.

Trail races in Hocking Hills State Park on September 12 2026 feature five distances from 5K to 50K, mostly on trail through Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls and Ash Cave, with GPX files and mapped distances provided.

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.

A 100K trail race at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, West Virginia, offered solo or as a three person relay. The route is six 10.3 mile single track loops and the solo event features a $10,000 prize purse.

YOTE in Laurelville, Ohio on September 19, 2026 features trail-based 50K, 25K and 10K options; the 25K is mostly trail and the 50K repeats that loop. Participants receive a finisher T and awards for top finishers.

Experience the trails of Mountwood Park in Waverly West Virginia. Participants can choose between a half marathon or 5K distance through scenic forest terrain with awards for top finishers across multiple age categories.

Mud Factor returns to Honda Hills in Thornville, Ohio on September 19, 2026 offering a 5K mud and obstacle run with Kidz Family and adult waves; waivers and photo ID are required and a spectator fee applies.

A two day festival in Shawnee Ohio on the Buckeye Trail featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, a 10 Mile Hike and a backpacking workshop. Events occur on mostly single track trail within the Wayne National Forest.

Rule the Roost in Chillicothe, OH is the third annual finale of the RunFluent Ohio Trail Series on October 17, 2026. It features 100% trail courses, multiple race formats, full loop aid, and awards for solo and team results.

Experience a trail run through the rolling hills of Kanawha State Forest with 13.1 mile and 7K options. This event features forest roads and wooded routes as part of the unique Cryptid Race Series.

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.

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.

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.

A New Year's Day 5K run/walk in Bridgeport, WV at the Bridge Sports Complex on 01/01/2027. Entry fee $35, same day $40 cash or check, awards for top three men and women, age groups and on-site stretch sessions; donations collected.

A trail event at Kanawha State Forest on January 9, 2027 offering 25K and 50K options on a 15.8 mile loop with mostly single track and specified aid station and time limit details.

Timed 6- and 12-hour trail events with solo and relay options at Valley Falls State Park, featuring a ~5.25 mile loop, two aid stations, varied trail terrain, and on-course support.

A five mile urban obstacle event in downtown Wheeling with more than 20 obstacles and heats of 175 participants. Minimum age is 16 and each entrant receives a shirt, medal, and drink ticket.