Lancaster
Trail Running Calendar near Lancaster 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Lancaster for 2026-2027! We've gathered 12 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Five trail distances wind through Hocking Hills State Park around Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls and Ash Cave, mostly on trail with notable climbs; registration runs from Feb 1 to Sep 10, 2026 and the event has a 750 entrant capacity.
A Spartan style endurance race in Hocking Hills covering over 4 miles with 20 plus obstacles, mud and water. Individual, group and 5 person team entries are available and the event is recommended for ages 15 and up.
Support service members and their families at Reynoldsburg Civic Park. Choose between a 5k obstacle course with mud and walls or a stroller friendly paved 5k run through the park grounds.
A trail event in Laurelville with 50K, 25K, 10K (now 7.3 miles) and a youth 10K, featuring a mostly trail 25k course and participant awards.
Mud Factor Seriously Fun 5K mud and obstacle run at Honda Hills in Thornville, OH on September 19, 2026; all ages, waiver and photo ID required.
A two day festival in Shawnee Ohio on the Buckeye Trail featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, a 10 Mile Hike and a backpacking workshop. Events occur on mostly single track trail within the Wayne National Forest.
October 2026
Gravel Day in southeast Ohio offers looped gravel rides, new mountain biking routes on the Baileys Trail System, and a 3.5 mile trail run at Snow Fork Event Center.
November 2026
June 2027
A multi-format trail event in Circleville, OH with looped single-track around Hargus Lake, timed 12- and 24-hour races, and on-site aid and crew support.