Trail Running calendar near Waverly 2026-2027

A timed trail event at Valley Falls State Park featuring looped laps with significant vertical gain, two stocked aid stations, on-site facilities, and support for the Innocent Lives Foundation.

Trail races at Strouds Run State Park in Athens, OH on May 9, 2026 offer 50K, 25K and 11K courses. The mostly singletrack routes include the Thunderbunny Trail, a Dow Lake loop and a ridge overlook.

A free WVMTR club trail event in Charleston WV offering an eight hour timed loop format where participants may run any portion up to eight hours. Registration on RunSignUp is required so an e-signed waiver and emergency information are avai..

A memorial trail event at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, WV, offering 5K and 10K runs plus a 5K walk and 5K ruck; proceeds support a scholarship fund and a local Marine Corps League Detachment.

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.

A 5-mile urban obstacle race in downtown Wheeling with 20+ obstacles, heats of up to 175 people, and a post-race party. Open to participants aged 16 and older on May 24, 2026.

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.

Trail races at Dillon State Park near Zanesville on May 29-30, 2026. Options include a 5.3 mile Yellow Loop and timed 6H and 24H ultras on shaded, varied trails with on-site camping and festival amenities.

A two-day team trail relay at Dillon State Park on May 29-30, 2026, with shaded forest trails, lake views, mixed terrain, and on-site camping at Ragnar Village. Teams can choose standard, ultra, or sprint formats.

Trail running at Salt Fork State Park with 50k, 20 mile and 10 mile loop options over rolling trails; part of the Ohio Endurance Series and supporting local search and rescue.

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..

The 2nd Annual McDonough Trail Race in Vienna WV uses a scenic 4 mile loop through forests and duck marshes with up to 430 feet elevation gain per loop. Runners do two laps and walkers one; the race is part of the River City Runners and Wal..

A free trail race at Valley Falls State Park on August 22, 2026 offering several distances on a marked 10 mile figure 8 loop with a central aid station and modest elevation gain.

Traverse the scenic deep gorges and lush woodlands of Ohio at the Hocking Hills Trail Run. Participants can enjoy nearly total trail immersion through Old Mans Cave and Cedar Falls across distances ranging from 5K to 50K.

A 10k mountain run through the Swiss-rooted village of Helvetia, West Virginia, following historic settlement trails and running through the town center. The race coincides with the Helvetia Fair and is paired with the Blackwater Canyon Hal..

A 62-mile trail race on six single track loops at Meeks Mountain Trails near Hurricane, WV, offering solo and three-person relay options, a $10,000 solo purse, finisher swag, and team awards.

YOTE is a trail event in Laurelville, Ohio on September 19, 2026, offering 50K, 25K, 10K and a youth 10K with a new 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 OHIO is a 5K mud and obstacle run at Honda Hills in Thornville on September 19, 2026, with adult and Kidz Family Waves. Participants must bring a signed waiver and adults a photo ID; spectators pay a $10 cash fee for festival are..