Newark

Trail Running Calendar near Newark 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Newark for 2026-2027! We've gathered 9 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

August 2026

Gary Smith All-Comers XC Meet

Westerville | 28 mi from Newark

Trail Run 2 mi

A cross country meet in Westerville, Ohio with youth races and an open adults two mile. Registration is free and individual registration is required; team tents and team uniforms are not permitted.

A cross country meet in Westerville, Ohio with youth races and an open adults two mile. Registration is free and individual registration is required; team tents and team uniforms are not permitted.

Night of Hope

Westerville | 28 mi from Newark

Trail Run Walk 5 km

An evening running event in Westerville with a 5K, 1 Mile, and Family Fun Run that raises funds for Westerville Education Challenge and highlights mental health resources and remembrance.

An evening running event in Westerville with a 5K, 1 Mile, and Family Fun Run that raises funds for Westerville Education Challenge and highlights mental health resources and remembrance.

September 2026

Dwell Trail 5k for Camps

Westerville | 28 mi from Newark

Trail Run 5 km

A benefit trail event at Sharon Woods Metro Park on September 12, 2026, raising funds so middle and high school students from Dwell Community Church can attend week long summer camps. Distances include a 5K, a one mile, and a free kids run.

A benefit trail event at Sharon Woods Metro Park on September 12, 2026, raising funds so middle and high school students from Dwell Community Church can attend week long summer camps. Distances include a 5K, a one mile, and a free kids run.

Heroes for Heroes 5k Obstacle or 5k Run/Walk

Etna | 16 mi from Newark

Road Race Obstacle Run Walk 5 km

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.

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.

Wildwoods - Pataskala

Pataskala | 15 mi from Newark

Trail Run Walk 5 km

Wildwoods on September 13, 2026 in Pataskala offers a 5K and a 1 Mile youth run on the Historic McGowan XC Course; participants receive a tee and bib, and proceeds benefit SWL Schools.

Wildwoods on September 13, 2026 in Pataskala offers a 5K and a 1 Mile youth run on the Historic McGowan XC Course; participants receive a tee and bib, and proceeds benefit SWL Schools.

Mud Factor - Ohio

Glenford | 12 mi from Newark

Obstacle Run 5 km

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.

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.

October 2026

Finish Strong 5K Fun Run

Groveport | 29 mi from Newark

Trail Run 5 km

November 2026

Turkey Trails - Newark

Trail Run 5 km 10 km 13 mi

Turkey Trails Columbus on 11/15/2026 at Ohio State at Newark offers distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon. The event includes a chip timed 5k and 10k, a virtual option, and event shirts and medals for most entries.

Turkey Trails Columbus on 11/15/2026 at Ohio State at Newark offers distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon. The event includes a chip timed 5k and 10k, a virtual option, and event shirts and medals for most entries.

Alley Trail Classic

Lancaster | 26 mi from Newark

Trail Run 5 km 28 km

Trail races at Charles Alley Nature Park featuring a new 5k loop and a 28k five-loop course with chip timing and prize money.

Trail races at Charles Alley Nature Park featuring a new 5k loop and a 28k five-loop course with chip timing and prize money.