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!
June 2027
A cross country 5K on wooded trails in Cuyahoga Valley National Park plus a 1 mile grass Kids Dash at Old Trail School on June 5, 2027 in Akron, Ohio.
Two day trail event at Salt Fork State Park with 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile races on a 10.4 mile loop through rolling hiking and bridle trails.
Trail races at Pine Hollow in Cuyahoga Valley National Park on June 19, 2027, with 5K, 5 mile and 10 mile options and support for the Humane Society of Summit County.
Trail race at Camp Tuscazoar with 25K, 50K, and 100K distances on figure 8 loops; the 100K includes about 10,500 feet of elevation gain.
War X Trilogy is a mission-style obstacle course weekend in Southern Ohio featuring live-explosive effects, a 3k OCR, a 3 Gun Challenge, and two 350 foot water slides.
A trail race in Brecksville, Ohio on June 27, 2027 offering 50K and 25K courses with participant tee, finisher medal, and age group awards.
July 2027
Trail 5K and 1 mile at Wooster Memorial Park on July 3, 2027, featuring awards, giveaways, and proceeds to The Friends Wooster Memorial Park.
Butterflies & Blooms 5K on July 10, 2027 at Homecoming Park in Wauseon combines a scenic 5K through wooded trails with an educational session on pollinator friendly gardening.
Community cross-country 5K at Seven Hills Recreation Center on July 18, 2027, open to runners and walkers with a $30 registration fee.
Multi-distance trail running weekend in Cuyahoga Falls featuring 100M, 50M, marathon and an 8 person 100M relay with pacer and award rules.
August 2027
Trail races at Alum Creek State Park in Galena, Ohio offering morning and nighttime runs over 7K, 13K, 20K and 26K, plus a double option to run both.
A backyard ultra at Alum Creek State Park featuring repeated 4.167 mile loops every hour until one runner remains.
September 2027
Trail races of 13.1 miles, 15K and 5K at Camp Manatoc on 09/04/2027, run on mostly single-track technical trails with dogs permitted by special permission.
Trail ultramarathon at Camp Tuscazoar with multiple distances, night starts, cupless aid stations, drop bag service, pacer rules, and series options.
A trail half marathon and 10K at Alum Creek State Park on September 5, 2027, featuring rock-and-root terrain, tiered entry fees, and included shirt and medal.
Trail races from 5K to 50K in Hocking Hills State Park near Old Man's Cave, mostly on trail surfaces with finisher pottery medals and a 600-runner capacity.
Trail marathon, half and 10K at West Branch State Park celebrating a newly designated Buckeye Trail section with wooded, lakefront routes.
October 2027
A 12 hour endurance run on a mostly grass and trail loop of just over 2.7 miles in Dayton, Ohio, produced with Five Rivers Metroparks and Subaru Outdoor Experience.
A last person standing Backyard Ultra at Findlay Reservoir where runners complete a 4.3 mile loop every hour until one runner finishes alone.
Field and trail runs in Millersburg, OH on 10/02/2027 with a 5K, a timed kids 0.5 mile and a 3 person sandbag relay alongside Charm Days festival.