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!
October 2026
Trail trail races at Hueston Woods State Park on October 24 and 25 2026 offer distances from 5K to a multi-loop 50K, plus a six hour event; courses are timed with aid stations, medals and postrace refreshments.
A trail race weekend at Hueston Woods State Park on October 24 and 25, 2026, with distances from 5K to 50K, a 6 hour event, and multi-loop courses on mixed terrain. Participants receive medals, bibs, aid stations, and published results.
A 5.7 mile trail race at the Nature Center in Xenia, Ohio with parking at the nearby Russ Research Center. Registration is available online before the race; ORRRC members run free and youth 14 and under do not pay.
Experience Cincinnati longest running ultramarathon at the Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run. Take on the wooded paths of Mt. Airy Forest in this historic event held just miles from downtown.
Trail runs through Secor and Wiregrass Metroparks on October 25, 2026, offering an 8 miler and a 5K on flat, non-technical trails. Medals for all finishers, awards by age group, and participant raffles are part of the event.
Trail race at Ledge Lake Lodge in Hinckley Ohio offering 13, 26 and 52 mile options on one, two or four loops through the Cleveland Metroparks Hinkley Reservation. The course includes rocks, roots, fields and about 1,600 feet elevation per loop.
Experience a themed trail run through Cincinnati's French Shelter Park with options for a 5k or 10k distance. Participants enjoy costume contests and holiday activities while earning points toward a global series award.
Outlast Cleveland is a 6 hour trail endurance challenge in Garrettsville, OH where runners complete a 5K every hour for six rounds. Finish all six to earn the OUTLAST medal and a place on the national leaderboard.
November 2026
Trail races on the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park on November 1, 2026, offering 10K, 20K, and 50K distances with tiered registration fees and a no-refund, no-bib-transfer policy.
Trail races at Caesar Creek State Park on November 1, 2026 offer multiple formats from a half marathon to a six hour timed event and a 20K relay. All races start near the Cedar Point group camp in the Fifty Springs area.
Test your endurance at the North Chagrin Reservation with races ranging from a 5k to a 100k ultramarathon. Discover scenic forest trails featuring creek crossings and a unique knighting ceremony for long distance finishers.
Timed individual and relay races at South Mastick in Rocky River Reservation on November 7, 2026, featuring 3 hour and 6 hour timed events plus 4 mile races on a 2 mile loop, chip timing, and awards across multiple divisions.
Experience a scenic trail run through 500 acres of forest and meadows at Marmon Valley Farm. Choose between 5K, 10K, or 20K distances to support summer camp scholarships for children.
Experience a scenic trail event at Caesar Creek State Park featuring wooded loops and lakefront views. Choose between 50K and 25K distances in traditional trail running or weighted rucking categories.
Timed ultrarunning event at Miller Ecological Park in Lebanon, Ohio offering 24 hour, 100 mile and a 6 hour option on a USTAF certified one mile loop. Central aid station and locally made awards are provided.
Trail races at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn, OH offering a 1.55 mile fun run, 5K, 10K and 15K on marked, rugged quarry trails with aid stations and finisher medals.
An annual trail race at Camp Nuhop on November 7, 2026 offering five distances from a 1 mile fun run to a 50K double-loop ultra, chip timing, awards for top finishers, and a post-race meal with local beer.
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.