Trail Running calendar near Waverly 2026-2027

A community 5k event around Rotary Lake in Barnesville on March 28, 2026 featuring a partly paved, partly natural trail course, a kids fun run, post-event food, and handcrafted nature trophies.

Traverse three West Virginia counties on a historic single track trail system once used by bison and Native Americans. Run past waterfalls and through scenic tunnels in this point to point race finishing at Camp Arrowhead.

Experience the rugged beauty of Lake Hope State Park and Zaleski State Forest. Choose between a 5 mile or 13.1 mile singletrack trail run featuring deep gorges and rocky outcroppings in the heart of Ohio.

Join this superhero themed race in Wheeling to support children in foster care. Choose between 5K and 10K distances on a flat paved rail trail with awards for top finishers and the best costumes.

Experience a technical trail run through 600 acres of forested hills in Southeast Ohio. Choose between a rugged 10K or a scenic 5K course featuring a suspension bridge and primitive campsites.

Celebrate National Trails Day with this community 5K in Prickett’s Fort State Park. The route travels along the scenic MCPARC rail trail toward the Meredith Tunnel. It is part of the 2026 Marion County Race Series.

Celebrate 11 years of trail running at Strouds Run State Park in Ohio. Choose from 50K, 25K, or 11K distances on smooth, flowing singletrack that showcases the Appalachian Foothills. The courses start and finish on the signature Thunderbunn..

A free eight-hour ultra run with a classic, social vibe. Run loops at your own pace with no cut-offs and access your own supplies from your vehicle. This WVMTR club event welcomes everyone.

A trail event at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, WV supporting a scholarship fund and the local Marine Corps League. Features 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk, and a 5K ruck with participant shirts and medals.

Experience a memorial trail run or road walk through the rolling single track trails of Little Creek Park. Honor a local runner while supporting children’s cancer charities in this community focused event.

Test your physical and mental limits through a 6 mile urban obstacle course in downtown Wheeling. Navigate 27 challenges including flood walls and steep inclines before celebrating with live music and food.

Experience the beauty of Kanawha State Forest during the Big Timber Trot trail races. Runners follow winding forest roads and steady climbs on a course starting and finishing at Shelter 6.

Experience a festival of trail running at Dillon State Park with single loop or ultra endurance challenges. Run through lush forests and along lakeside trails before relaxing with camping and bonfires at the village.

Experience Ohio's largest state park at the Summer Sasquatch trail race. Run through rolling hills and bridle trails with distances ranging from 10 miles to 50K over a scenic weekend in Kimbolton.

Test your stamina in this last person standing race in Zanesville. Complete a 1 mile segment every 15 minutes on a paved trail to stay in the competition and support local school soccer teams.

This trail race takes place at the McDonough Wildlife Refuge in West Virginia. Participants can choose between an 8-mile run or a 4-mile walk on a scenic forest and marsh loop. It's part of a six-race series offering a commemorative jacket.

Join a free trail race at scenic Valley Falls State Park in West Virginia. The event features five distances on a moderately difficult 10-mile loop course. It's a community event with food, drinks, and homemade finisher medals.

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 historic 10k mountain run through an original Swiss settlement trail in Helvetia West Virginia. This long running event coincides with the community fair and celebrates Swiss heritage in the heart of the mountains.

The Hurricane 100k offers a challenging 62-mile solo or three-person relay on the single-track trails of Meeks Mountain. With a $10,000 prize purse and a Trail Sisters approved format, it's a major event for dedicated trail runners. All fin..