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!
November 2026
A multi-distance trail event at Camp Nuhop on November 7, 2026 featuring races from a one mile fun run to a 50K, chip timing, and post-race food and beer.
Road and trail 5K races in Lebanon OH on November 7 2026 with single or combined entries; proceeds support the Countryside YMCA Veterans Connect program.
A 5 mile trail event at Broughton Nature Park in Marietta, Ohio featuring marked wooded loops, water stations, race shirts and age and gender awards; dogs on leash allowed in the walk.
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.
A Thanksgiving themed trail event in Hamilton, Ohio offering races from a 50 m Kids Dash to a half marathon, plus a virtual option and race swag.
Turkey Trails in Newark OH on November 15, 2026 offers distances from a kids dash to a half marathon, plus a virtual option and event swag.
Trail races at Charles Alley Nature Park on November 15, 2026 offering a 5 km loop and a 28 km five loop course with aid stations and prize money.
A two-loop trail running event at North Chagrin Reservation in Willoughby Hills, Ohio, the Dirty Dirty 15K is the final race of the Dirty Trail Series, passing Squires Castle, Buttermilk Falls and Oxbow Lagoon and ending with a series party.
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.
Experience the wetlands and rolling hills of the Bath Nature Preserve in Akron with 50K, 25K, and 5 mile trail races on a scenic loop course.
Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn with 5K, 10K, and 15K on a 1.55-mile loop, race shirts if registered by Nov 15, and finisher medals for all.
December 2026
Two day trail event at Salt Fork State Park offering 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile races with awards and lodging options.
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 trail race day at East Fork State Park with a 6.55 mile singletrack loop offering quarter, half and full marathon distances and stocked aid stations.
Experience a winter trail race in Glenmont, Ohio, offering 50 km and 25 km distances on the original Bob's Big Timber Backyard Ultra loop.
Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn on 12/12/2026 with a 1.55 mile fun run plus 5K, 10K and 15K looped courses; medals for all finishers.
A winter trail event at Findley State Park featuring a 10.5 mile single lap technical loop, open to runners and hikers with an aid station and postrace meal.
A trail half marathon of about 13.5 miles at John Bryan State Park in Yellow Springs, Ohio. ORRRC members run free; non-members ages 15+ pay $10. The race uses timing chips, aid stations, and relies on volunteer support.
Experience a scenic trail run through limestone cliffs and wooded paths at Oakes Quarry Park with distances ranging from a 1.55 mile fun run to a 15K race.
January 2027
A 6 hour trail challenge on private 2.5 mile loops at Uncle Doug's Training Complex in Wooster, OH; entry includes a hooded sweatshirt and chip timing, with proceeds to Camp Nuhop.