Dayton
Trail Running Calendar near Dayton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dayton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 20 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Annual September running event at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and the National Museum of the United States Air Force with marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and virtual options.
A 7 mile trail race at Stillwater Prairie Reserve near Covington, Ohio, run as two 3.6 mile loops with dirt, gravel and meadow sections and river crossings. ORRRC members pay no fee while non-members ages 15 and up pay ten dollars.
Trail trail races at Caesar Creek State Park include 13.1 miles, 15K, 10K, 5K, 20K relay and a six hour event with timed results and participant perks.
Experience eight weekends of trail running across Ohio and Kentucky this fall. With distances ranging from 5K to 50K and unique 6 hour challenges, there is an event for every trail enthusiast.
October 2026
Test your limits at this 12 hour endurance event featuring a flat 2.7 mile loop through the grass and trails of Dayton.
Test your endurance on a flat grass loop in West Alexandria with timed events ranging from 3 to 48 hours to support local community organizations.
Two days of trail races at John Bryan State Park including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay and a six hour time event.
A 5K trail race on the Grant Park trails in Centerville with free entry for current ORRRC members and a ten dollar fee for non members 15 and older; timing chips, chip check in, and age group awards are provided.
Trail races at Germantown MetroPark on 10/17/2026 featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, 6-hour event, aid stations, and custom medals.
A 5.7 mile trail race at the Nature Center in Xenia, Ohio with parking at the nearby Russ Research Center. Registration is available online before the race; ORRRC members run free and youth 14 and under do not pay.
November 2026
Trail races at Caesar Creek State Park include a half marathon, 15K, 10K, 5K, a 20K relay and the 6 Hours of Power near the Cedar Point group camp.
Trail runs and ruck options on a roughly 16 mile loop at Caesar Creek State Park offering 25K and 50K distances, aid stations, and a 9.5 hour cutoff.
Experience a fast and flat USATF certified one mile loop at Miller Ecological Park with 6 hour, 24 hour, and 100 mile options in Lebanon, Ohio.
December 2026
A trail half marathon of about 13.5 miles at John Bryan State Park in Yellow Springs, Ohio. ORRRC members run free; non-members ages 15+ pay $10. The race uses timing chips, aid stations, and relies on volunteer support.