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!
November 2026
Turkey Trails Cincinnati presents in-person and virtual running options on 11/14/2026 in Hamilton OH, from a 50 m kids dash up to a half marathon. Event features include chip timing, shirts, custom bibs, medals, free photos, and finish-line treats.
Turkey Trails Columbus on 11/15/2026 at Ohio State at Newark offers distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon. The event includes a chip timed 5k and 10k, a virtual option, and event shirts and medals for most entries.
Trail races at Charles Alley Nature Park featuring a new 5k loop and a 28k five-loop course with chip timing and prize money.
A two-loop trail run of about 15k through North Chagrin Reservation, passing Squires Castle, Buttermilk Falls, and Oxbow Lagoon. It is the final race of the Dirty Trail Series and includes a year-end party with awards and prizes.
Loop races in Akron through Bath Nature Preserve and Bath Community Park with 50K, 25K and 5 mile options, aid stations, finishers gifts and charity support.
Trail run at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn offering 5K, 10K, and 15K options with marked trails, aid stations, medals, and shirts for early registrants.
December 2026
Trail races at Salt Fork Lodge in Kimbolton OH on 12/05/2026 and 12/06/2026 offering 50K, 20 Mile and two 10 Mile races; registration opens 12/14/2025.
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.
Trail races at East Fork State Park on December 6, 2026, using a 6.55 mile singletrack loop with Quarter, Half, and Full options, on-course aid stations, chip timing, race shirt if registered by 11/14, and a finisher medal for all finishers.
Trail races in Glenmont, OH on December 12, 2026 using the Bob's Big Timber course, offering 50k and 25k with a lightly stocked aid station.
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 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.
Trail run at Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn offering 1.55 mile, 5K, 10K and 15K courses with marked routes, aid stations, medals and awards.
January 2027
Two trail races at Alum Creek State Park in January and February offer looped 10K-based courses with five distance options from 10K to 50K, aid stations, drop bag access, and a limited trail package for series registrants.
February 2027
Trail event in Richfield, OH offering 5K and 5 mile runs, ruck divisions with patches, and virtual options. Perks include a long-sleeve shirt, one beer ticket for Masthead Brewing Co, a s'more station, and post-race snacks.
March 2027
A Backyard Ultra at McChesney Ridge in Lucasville where runners repeat a measured 4.1667 mile loop each hour until one person remains.
A chip timed trail event in Cleveland Metroparks on March 20, 2027 offering a 13K, 5K, ruck options, and a short kids fun run with race swag and post race snacks.
April 2027
Multi-hour trail event at Majestic Farm in Batavia OH with 48, 24, 12, 8 hour and 12 hour ruck options, cupless aid stations, AWD and rucker divisions.
Trail races on the Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park with 6K, 10K, 20K and 50K options and expected muddy spring conditions.
A team relay in Chillicothe, Ohio on April 16 and 17, 2027 featuring trail miles with hills and varied terrain. Race profits support local Drug Free Clubs of America chapters and registration is capped at 150 teams.