Ohio
Ohio Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Ohio for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 111 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Ohio below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Test your endurance at this last man standing race around the flat Findlay Reservoir where runners complete 4.3 mile loops every hour until only one remains.
A community event at Forest Ridge Preserve featuring a chip timed 5K and a 1.5 mile self guided hike through the Chagrin River valley. Proceeds support the Moreland Hills Parks Commission and registrants by September 20 receive a commemorative shirt.
Test your limits at this 12 hour endurance event featuring a flat 2.7 mile loop through the grass and trails of Dayton.
WQMX 5KAY is the 8th annual 5K run with a one mile walk option at Rufener Hilltop Farms in Mogadore on October 3, 2026. Net proceeds support WQMX Bosom Buddies and age group medals are awarded.
Multiple trail races and a six hour timed event at Alum Creek State Park on October 3, 2026, with medals, aid stations, certified courses, and published results.
Gravel Day in southeast Ohio on October 3, 2026 offers gravel rides 11 to 48 miles, new mountain bike routes, a 3.5 mile trail run, on-site camping, and a $1,500 fundraising commitment.
12th annual 5K run/walk through vineyard, woods, and orchard trees in Ashtabula with varied terrain, creek crossings, and cider and donuts at the finish.
Two hour night event at Geauga Park District where participants run, jog, or walk as many 0.85 mile laps as possible to earn a Space Race medal and planet ribbon.
An exclusive nighttime 2.6 mile run in downtown Cincinnati offering early access to select BLINK installations and an interactive art experience.
Test your endurance on a flat grass loop in West Alexandria with timed events ranging from 3 to 48 hours to support local community organizations.
A 5K trail Color Run in Defiance on October 10, 2026 that raises funds for Black Swamp Area Council and Camp Lakota; registration opens April 30, fee $30.
Run with Heart in Urbana offers a 5K, a 1 mile fun run walk, or virtual participation along the Simon Kenton Bike Path. The 5K awards the top three male and female finishers in several age categories.
Trail marathon, half marathon, and 15k through Mohican State Park on October 10, 2026, featuring forest trails, streams, and an eight hour cutoff.
Multi-distance ultra on the Ohio and Erie Canalway in Akron, Ohio, offering 100 mile and two 50 mile options on USATF certified courses.
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 timed hill-climb event at Brandywine Ski Resort on October 10, 2026 where runners tackle repeated 1 mile loops with steep elevation and a short final climb.
A course preview for Conquer the Castle at AB Williams Memorial Woods in Mayfield on October 10, 2026, featuring an unmarked loop of about 10 miles with no aid stations.
Halloween themed running event at Highland Banks Metro Park with distances from a 50 m kids dash to a half marathon and a virtual option.
A night time 5K mud run in Oak Harbor with more than 20 obstacles and a lit, spooky course two weeks before Halloween. The event is not officially timed and donates 10 percent of proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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.