Germantown
Trail Running Calendar near Germantown 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Germantown for 2026-2027! We've gathered 25 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
September 2026
Experience the fourth annual aMAZing 5k trail run at the Garber Nature Center. This event supports the Preble County Park District and offers awards for top finishers across multiple age categories.
A four-loop trail 50K at Germantown MetroPark with an individual race and two-person relay, about 3,000 gain, manned aid stations, a cupless policy, and a flood-course alternative; registration runs from 2026-03-01 to 2026-09-10.
Annual September race weekend at Wright Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton Ohio with marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, kids run and virtual options.
Trail races at Caesar Creek State Park campground include a half marathon, 15K, 10K, 5K, a 20K relay and the 6 Hours of Power with timed results and race medals.
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 stamina in Dayton at this 12 hour endurance event. Run or ruck across a flat 2.7 mile loop consisting of grass and trail double track to earn your finisher medal.
Timed endurance events in Middletown OH on October 9, 2026 with 48 Hour, 24 Hour, 12 Hour, 6 Hour and 3 Hour options plus on course aid and charity support.
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 trail race weekend at Hueston Woods State Park on October 24 and 25, 2026, with distances from 5K to 50K, a 6 hour event, and multi-loop courses on mixed terrain. Participants receive medals, bibs, aid stations, and published results.
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 on November 1, 2026 offer multiple formats from a half marathon to a six hour timed event and a 20K relay. All races start near the Cedar Point group camp in the Fifty Springs area.
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.