Ohio
Ohio Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Ohio for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 129 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Ohio below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
The 2026 Air Force Marathon celebrates its 30th anniversary at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Events range from a Boston qualifying marathon to a 1K kids run and include virtual options plus a weekend expo and festival.
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.
An illuminated night run and walk at Glenwood Gardens with marked trails, a two-loop 3.26 mile run and a one-loop 2 mile walk; the run counts toward Dirt Days Trail Series points and online registration is required.
Run through the forested trails of West Branch State Park on the newly designated Buckeye State Trail section. Choose between a full marathon half marathon or 10k while exploring oak forests and lakefront views in Ohio.
A community run/walk on September 19, 2026 at Stone Mad Pub in Cleveland featuring a chip timed 5K and a 1 mile walk, with age group awards, event T shirts, food, and a post race beer for those 21 and over.
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 5K through Glacier Ridge Metro Park featuring performances by the Dublin Coffman Marching Band, with proceeds supporting the band. Registration opens July 3 and shirts can be ordered until August 19.
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.
Trail races at Freedom Hills in Sugarcreek on September 25 feature a 10K, 5K and Kid's Run with on-site food and a packet pickup the day before. A separate Ultimate Challenger endurance event follows the next day.
A 7 mile trail race at Stillwater Prairie Reserve near Covington, Ohio, run as two 3.6 mile loops with dirt, gravel and meadow sections and river crossings. ORRRC members pay no fee while non-members ages 15 and up pay ten dollars.
A 30K trail race in Cincinnati run as three laps of a 10K loop, featuring meadows, wooded trails and notable elevation gain. Finishers receive a medal and 30K entrants receive a finisher t-shirt; walkers are welcome.
Trail races at Caesar Creek State Park on September 26, 2026, including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, 20K relay, and a 6-hours event. Entries include a custom bib, fueling supplies, a medal, and timed results.
Experience eight weekends of trail running across Ohio and Kentucky this fall. With distances ranging from 5K to 50K and unique 6 hour challenges, there is an event for every trail enthusiast.
A five-event trail series in Cuyahoga Valley National Park with weekly themed Tuesday evening races from late September through October. Distances are 3 to 5 miles and the final event at Camp Butler is dog friendly.
October 2026
STADIUMTREK at Nippert Stadium on October 2, 2026 features an individual challenge to complete 14,000 steps within a three hour window for 14ER status, plus a relay for teams of 2 to 4. Registration opens June 17, 2026 and the fee is $49.99.
A field and trail running event in Millersburg, Ohio on 10/03/2026 featuring a 5k and a 0.5 mile timed kids run, held the same day as Charm Days with food, a pony parade, auctions and local sales.
Loop trail races in Shawnee State Forest on October 3, 2026, with 54 mile, 31 mile and 13.1 mile options, significant elevation gain, cupless aid stations and a remote wilderness section.
A last-person-standing backyard ultra on a flat 4.3 mile loop at Findlay Reservoir with self-support, live tracking, and camping the night before.
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 stamina in Dayton at this 12 hour endurance event. Run or ruck across a flat 2.7 mile loop consisting of grass and trail double track to earn your finisher medal.