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!
April 2027
Trail races at East Fork State Park on April 24, 2027 offer multiple distances, a 20K relay, a six hour event, and a Pack Pass option.
Chip-timed 5 km at Killing Tree Winery in Dresden, Ohio on April 25, 2027 with a T-shirt, medal, wine pour, and online results.
Trail races of 5k and 1 mile at Richfield Heritage Preserve on April 30, 2027 with chip timing and an optional Super Goat Challenge.
May 2027
A multi-distance trail event at Great Seal State Park featuring a 20 mile single-track loop, large elevation per loop, aid stations, pacer rules, and cutoff limits for the 100 mile race.
A 24 hour trail race at Lake Metroparks Chapin Forest Reservation in Kirtland, Ohio, run on a 1 mile loop where participants may cover any distance up to 24 hours.
Trail races at John Bryan State Park on May 1–2, 2027, offering 5K, 10K, 15K, half marathon, relay teams, and a 6-hour backyard ultra.
Trail races at Shelterhouse Picnic Area on 05/08/2027, offering a 10K and a 13.1 mile half marathon on wooded single-track with creek-side scenery.
Trail races at Caesar Creek State Park on May 8 to 9 2027 including half marathon, 15K, 10K, 5K, 20K relay and a six hour endurance event.
Trail event at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover, Ohio on May 8, 2027 offering 50K, 25K and a 9ish mile course with on-course gnomes and supplied aid stations.
May 8, 2027 at Strouds Run State Park near Athens Ohio offers 50K 25K and 11K courses on mostly singletrack trails with downloadable GPX files.
Trail races at Hueston Woods State Park on May 15–16, 2027, across multiple distances on mixed terrain with aid stations, medals and published results.
Ultramarathon with multiple time and distance options in Richfield OH on a 2.92 mile loop with 225 ft gain; pacers allowed and age minimums apply.
A six hour trail challenge in Lewis Center where runners complete a 5K each hour, earn patches and a medal, and compete for leaderboard ranking and championship qualification.
A community 5K at Wildwood Metropark on May 23, 2027, organized by Dave's Running Shop with proceeds supporting Metroparks Toledo.
Trail races at Camp Manatoc on May 29, 2027 offering a 10k, half, marathon and an 8 hour 5k-loop format with aid stations and participant tee and medal.
A three-day trail race weekend at Alum Creek State Park with half marathons, 15K, 10K, 5K, a 20K relay and a 6-hour event along shale cliffs and an inland beach.
June 2027
An established ultra marathon in Mohican Memorial State Forest offering 100 mile, 50 mile and marathon distances with marked multi loop courses, regular aid stations, and finisher awards.
Multi distance ultra at St. Helena Heritage Park on June 5, 2027 with a 5 mile loop, relays, cupless aid, camping and Team RWB charity support.
Trail festival on June 5, 2027 in Circleville featuring looped single track around Hargus Lake, multiple timed events and a 24 hour solo and relay option.