Ohio
Ohio Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Ohio for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 83 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Ohio below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
Trail 5K at Shawnee Prairie Preserve in Greenville, OH, passing prairie, woodland, and wetland habitats and historic park sites. Age-group awards, chip timing, shirts for early registrants, and proceeds support the Raptor Ambassador program.
Thanksgiving-themed races in Hamilton, OH on 11/14/2026 offering Kids Dash, 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon, virtual and volunteer-then-run options.
A cross country 5K at Crown Hill Golf Club in Williamsport, Ohio on November 14, 2026, with mixed surfaces, a downhill opening, and proceeds benefiting Hope House of Pickaway County.
Turkey Trails at Ohio State Newark on 11/15/2026 offers races from a 50 m kids dash to a half marathon, plus virtual options, event swag, chip timing, and finish-line photos.
Trail races at Charles Alley Nature Park in Lancaster, OH on November 15, 2026, featuring a 5.7 km loop and a 28.5 km five loop course with cash prizes.
A two-loop 15k trail race at North Chagrin Reservation featuring landmarks, a finisher medal plus tee or Salomon grab bag, and the final event of the Dirty Trail Series.
A November cross country 5K at Walsh Park in Fremont, OH with a $20 entry fee, awards for overall male and female, and medals for all finishers.
Community 5K in Willard OH on November 21 2026 with a kids 1 mile, early registrants guaranteed a race shirt and awards across age groups.
Loop trail event in Akron on November 22 offering 50K, 25K and 5-mile options through Bath Nature Preserve with awards, finisher medal, and charitable proceeds.
Community trail 5K and 1 Mile fun run in Wellington, Ohio, benefiting a local fourth grader; trail course, finisher medals, and top-three prizes.
Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, OH on November 26, 2026, offering 1.55 mile, 5K, 10K, and 15K distances.
Penton Memorial Turkey Trot at LCCC on November 26, 2026 features a true 10K cross country with age-group awards and a 2-mile fun run.
December 2026
Trail trail event at Salt Fork State Park on December 5 to 6, 2026 offering 50K, 20 mile and two 10 mile races with awards and finisher swag.
A 5K Run/Walk and a half mile kids run through Zoar village's Christmas decorations with trail sections, refreshments, shirts, and locally handcrafted medals.
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.
Trail races at East Fork State Park using a 6.55 mile singletrack loop with quarter, half and full marathon options and stocked aid stations.
Trail races on December 12, 2026 in Glenmont OH offering 50k and 25k on the original Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra course with a lightly stocked aid station.
Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn on 12/12/2026 offering a 1.55 mile fun run plus 5K, 10K, and 15K run on repeated 1.55 mile loops.
A winter trail event at Findley State Park with about 10 miles of technical single track, on-course aid, a post-race meal, and finisher medals supporting park preservation.
A charity 5K trail run and walk plus a 1 mile fun run at Broughton Nature Park benefiting Blessing Paws cat rescue on December 12, 2026 in Marietta OH.