Trail Races & Routes in Ohio

Explore 30 trail running and hiking routes across Ohio. 6 organized races and 24 training routes covering distances from 3.2 mi to 30.4 mi. Elevation gains range from 56 ft to 4,279 ft.

Route NameLocationDistanceElevation GainType
Boston Run Trail OH 3.2 mi 234 ft race
Salt Run Trail OH 3.4 mi 442 ft race
Venice Marathon Riverside, Ohio 26.3 mi 442 ft race
Flying Pig Marathon Cincinnati, Ohio 26.6 mi 2,461 ft race
Dublin Marathon Dublin, Ohio 27.5 mi 243 ft race
Thunderbunny 50k Course OH 30.4 mi 1,953 ft race
Lakeshore Trail OH 8.4 mi 471 ft route
Cascade Valley Forge the Gorge (OH) Summit County, Ohio 8.5 mi 656 ft route
A.W. Marion Trail OH 8.5 mi 528 ft route
Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve OH 9.2 mi 1,373 ft route
Zaleski Backpack Trail South Loop OH 10.3 mi 892 ft route
Cincinnati Nature Center Perimeter (OH) Clermont County, Ohio 10.8 mi 1,058 ft route
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP): Brandywine, Boston, Jaite, Red Lock, Valley Bridal Loop (OH) Summit County, Ohio 11.4 mi 1,385 ft route
Caesar Creek Lake - West Loop (OH) Warren County, Ohio 12.0 mi 789 ft route
Shawnee Ridge Trail (OH) Ross County, Ohio 12.2 mi 2,098 ft route
Hanging Rock Trail OH 12.2 mi 722 ft route
Archer's Fork Loop Trail OH 12.4 mi 1,647 ft route
Cleveland Metro Parks: South Chagrin Reservation & Hawthorn Parkway Hike & Bike Trail (OH) Cuyahoga County, Ohio 12.6 mi 911 ft route
Tour de Bedford Reservation & Viaduct Park (OH) Cuyahoga County, Ohio 13.8 mi 1,223 ft route
Vesuvius Backpack Trail Wayne National Forest - Ironton Unit, Ohio 14.9 mi 2,314 ft route
Wildcat Hollow Trail (OH) Perry County, Ohio 15.0 mi 1,517 ft route
Scout Trail, Oak Openings Park (OH) Lucas County, Ohio 15.1 mi 146 ft route
Oak Openings Hiking Trail OH 15.5 mi 56 ft route
Logan Trail (OH) Ross County, Ohio 17.3 mi 2,950 ft route
Logan Trail OH 17.7 mi 2,237 ft route
Burr Oak Backpack Trail (OH) Morgan County, Ohio 22.0 mi 2,176 ft route
Mohican State Park MTB Trail OH 22.2 mi 2,116 ft route
Mohican Mountain Bike Trail (OH) Ashland County, Ohio 22.5 mi 2,572 ft route
Twin Valley Trail (OH) Montgomery County, Ohio 25.8 mi 2,268 ft route
Zaleski Backpack Trail (OH) Vinton County, Ohio 29.3 mi 4,279 ft route

Frequently Asked Questions

How many trail races are in Ohio?

There are 6 organized races and 24 self-supported routes available in Ohio.

What is the average elevation gain in Ohio?

The average elevation gain is 1,405 feet, with routes ranging from 56 to 4,279 feet.

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