Trail Running calendar near Waverly 2026-2027

A free WVMTR club trail event at Valley Falls State Park on August 22, 2026, offering distances from 5 miles to 50 miles on two 5-mile loops with a single aid station by the parking area.

Five trail distances wind through Hocking Hills State Park around Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls and Ash Cave, mostly on trail with notable climbs; registration runs from Feb 1 to Sep 10, 2026 and the event has a 750 entrant capacity.

A Spartan style endurance race in Hocking Hills covering over 4 miles with 20 plus obstacles, mud and water. Individual, group and 5 person team entries are available and the event is recommended for ages 15 and up.

A 10k mountain trail race through the historic Swiss settlement area of Helvetia, West Virginia, held each September alongside the Helvetia Fair.

A 100K trail race and three-person relay at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane WV, run over six 10.3 mile single-track loops with a $10,000 solo prize purse.

A trail event in Laurelville with 50K, 25K, 10K (now 7.3 miles) and a youth 10K, featuring a mostly trail 25k course and participant awards.

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 Seriously Fun 5K mud and obstacle run at Honda Hills in Thornville, OH on September 19, 2026; all ages, waiver and photo ID required.

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.

Gravel Day in southeast Ohio offers looped gravel rides, new mountain biking routes on the Baileys Trail System, and a 3.5 mile trail run at Snow Fork Event Center.

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.

A Halloween event in Philippi WV offering a rugged 5K with trail obstacles and a separate 1 mile fun run. Runners use flag belts while actors portray zombies along parts of the trail.

Trail marathon and half marathon in Burr Oak State Park featuring rolling hills, creek crossings, and sections of the Buckeye Trail.

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.

Trail races at Charles Alley Nature Park featuring a new 5k loop and a 28k five-loop course with chip timing and prize money.

Trail races at Salt Fork Lodge in Kimbolton OH on 12/05/2026 and 12/06/2026 offering 50K, 20 Mile and two 10 Mile races; registration opens 12/14/2025.

A New Year 5K run/walk at the Bridge Sports Complex in Bridgeport, WV. Entry is $35 with same-day cash or check at $40; first 60 registrants receive a beanie and awards are given for overall and age-group placements.

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 new relay formats on a rugged 5.25 mile loop at Valley Falls State Park, supporting the Innocent Lives Foundation.

Stairs for Strides is a Wheeling event supporting NAMI Greater Wheeling, featuring a 5K with a 350 stair climb and a family friendly 1 mile with no stairs. A food truck festival with over 20 vendors and mental health resources accompanies t..