Franklin
Trail Running Calendar near Franklin 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Franklin 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.
October 2026
A multi-distance ultrarun in West Alexandria OH on a flat looped grass course, with aid stations, camping, and proceeds supporting local charities.
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.
Trail trail races at Hueston Woods State Park on October 24 and 25 2026 offer distances from 5K to a multi-loop 50K, plus a six hour event; courses are timed with aid stations, medals and postrace refreshments.
A multi-distance trail race weekend at Hueston Woods State Park offering distances from 5K to 50K, mixed terrain, loop courses, aid stations and custom race medals.
A 5.7 mile trail race in Xenia, Ohio on October 25, 2026 with timed chips, member fee waivers, age group awards, and a strict no animal policy except service dogs.
Dayton Wolverines XC Invitational at Deweese Park in Dayton, Ohio on Oct 31, 2026 featuring boys and girls 1 mile races and an open 2 mile race.
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 loop event at Caesar Creek State Park offering 25K and 50K options plus ruck categories, a cupless course with aid stations and a 9.5 hour cutoff.
Timed ultrarunning event at Miller Ecological Park in Lebanon, Ohio offering 24 hour, 100 mile and a 6 hour option on a USTAF certified one mile loop. Central aid station and locally made awards are provided.
December 2026
A 24 hour trail run at Sit Stay Dog Watching in Springboro, OH with a roughly 1 mile loop, free entry with optional donations, medals, and a cash pot for the top distance.
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.
January 2027
Night trail races at Caesar Creek State Park offering marathon, half marathon and 10K with required headlamp, cupless aid stations, and glowing owl finisher medals.