Germantown Trail Race

Germantown, United States • 17 Oct 2026

Germantown Trail Races

The Germantown Trail Races are held at Germantown MetroPark, with the Morning Glory Shelter listed as the race facility. The park contains areas of old-growth forest, water-carved ravines, prairies and meadows, and the Twin Creek corridor, which the courses traverse.

Distances offered include:

  • 13.1 Miles
  • 10K
  • 5K
  • 20K Relay
  • 6 Hours of Power

The 20K Relay is structured as four 5K loops. Teams consist of between two and four participants, each participant must run at least one loop, and participants register separately.

Parking and facilities at the start and finish area include free parking, a shelter for shade or rain protection, and vault-style restrooms. Additional flush restrooms are available at the nearby visitor center.

Participants receive a custom race bib, a custom medal, a custom race sticker, Hammer Nutrition gel or fiz, aid station support, a marked course, official timing, and snacks and refreshments at the start and finish area.

The event is permitted under special use authorization from Five Rivers Metroparks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Saturday 1/2 Marathon
20 km
Saturday 20k Relay
10 km
Saturday 10k
5 km
Saturday 5k
Saturday 6 Hours of Power
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Stars and Strides Race on July 18, 2026 at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, OH offers trail races over four distances from 1.55 miles to 15K, with entry fees listed per distance, race shirts for early registrants, and finisher medals.

A timed 5K at Patricia Allyn Park on July 19, 2026, with online and day of registration. Current ORRRC members run free; non members 15 and up pay $10.

At John Bryan State Park Arboretum runners complete a 1.1 mile loop to reach distances from a 1.1 mile fun run up to a half marathon. Water stations and park restroom facilities are available along the looped course.

A 12 hour run and ruck on a 1.52 mile paved loop at Smith Park in Middletown, Ohio. Chip timing, a stocked aid station, weight rules for ruckers, and student crafted finisher awards for several distance milestones.

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