Don’t Miss These 2025 Trail Races, MTB Rides, & Hikes Across Greater Cincinnati & NKY
If you're searching for Cincinnati trail races, Ohio mountain bike events, or guided hikes in Northern Kentucky, summer 2025 is packed with opportunities to hit the trails. The Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance (CORA) is proud to support a trail network that hosts dozens of races, group rides, and volunteer opportunities throughout the summer months.
Whether you're looking for your next mountain bike race in Ohio, a challenging trail running event in Cincinnati, or a community hiking event in Northern Kentucky, here’s your complete guide to what’s happening across the CORA trail network this season.
🌿 Featured Event: Greenspace Alliance "Meet a Greenspace" Hike
Guided Hike at Sargeant Park Friday, June 20
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Explore one of Cincinnati’s growing green spaces at the Green Umbrella Greenspace Alliance Hike at Sargeant Park. Hosted in partnership with CORA, this guided hike offers a behind-the-scenes look at trail development and urban greenspace conservation.
Why These Cincinnati and NKY Trail Events Matter
Every time you participate in a trail race, mountain bike event, or trail running race in Cincinnati and NKY, you're helping support our region’s incredible trail network. Many of these events raise funds for trail maintenance, trail building, and long-term advocacy, making sure our CORA trail network continues to grow for hikers, runners, and riders of all levels.
See you out on the trails this summer!
Upcoming 2025 Trail Events throughout the CORA Trail Network
Dawg Gone Long Run 50 Miler — Caesar Creek State Park (June 28)
The Dawg Gone Long Run 50 Miler at Caesar Creek State Park is one of the area’s most scenic and challenging ultramarathons in Ohio. The route takes runners deep into Caesar Creek’s rugged singletrack and forested terrain, offering both beauty and endurance challenges.
🚵 East Fork Time Trials — Tuesdays at 6:30 PM (Through July 1st)
The weekly East Fork Time Trials are a favorite for local riders looking to improve their times on the fast and flowy East Fork State Park mountain bike trails. Perfect for all skill levels, this grassroots race series gives riders a fun, competitive atmosphere mid-week.
🚵 England Idlewild Time Trials — Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM thru July 9)
The England Idlewild Time Trials in Burlington, KY are perfect for riders who want to sharpen their speed and technical skills on short, punchy courses. Weekly racing makes for great mid-season training.
🚵 Mt. Airy Forest MTB Group Rides — Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
Join community ride leaders every Tuesday at Mt. Airy Forest in Cincinnati for a group mountain bike ride. These rides offer plenty of terrain to challenge experienced riders. It's a great way to meet fellow riders and stay active during the week.
🚵 Mitchell Memorial MTB Group Rides — Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
On Wednesdays, the action moves to Mitchell Memorial Forest in Miami Whitewater. These weekly rides provide a great chance to enjoy the well-maintained singletrack with a supportive local riding community.
🏃 Cincinnati Trail Running Events & Ultramarathons
Dirt Days Trail Series — East Fork State Park (July 26)
Part of the popular Dirt Days Trail Series, the East Fork Trail Run is a fantastic way for both new and seasoned runners to experience trail running in Cincinnati. Expect beautiful views, rolling hills, and plenty of post-run camaraderie.
East Fork 100 Mile/100K/50K/15 mile — East Fork State Park (August 23-24)
The ultimate summer challenge for endurance athletes, the East Fork 100 offers multiple distances: 100 miles, 100K, 50K, and 15 miles. This premier trail running event in Ohio brings ultrarunners from across the Midwest to test their limits on East Fork’s beautiful but demanding trails.
🚵 More Mountain Bike Races in Ohio & Northern Kentucky
Cincitucky 6 — England Idlewild (July 12)
The Cincitucky 6 is a 6-hour mountain bike endurance race at Idlewild. Ride solo or build a duo team—either way, you’ll enjoy a fun, challenging day on some of Northern Kentucky's best trails.
Devou Frienduro — Devou Park (July 20)
Looking for a more relaxed race vibe? The Devou Frienduro combines the fun of enduro-style racing with a community feel. Great for riders of all skill levels who want to enjoy Devou Park’s technical trails in a supportive atmosphere.
Hueston Woods 6 Hour Race — Hueston Woods State Park (July 27)
Tower Park Time Trials — Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (Starting July 30 through August)
Starting at the end of July, the Tower Park Time Trials in Fort Thomas, KY give mountain bikers a fun mid-week racing option as we roll into August.
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🚵 Bluegrass Mountain Cup — Devou XC (August 2-3)
Located at Devou Park in Covington, Kentucky, the Bluegrass Mountain Cup Devou XC is one of the region's premier mountain bike races. Riders will take on Devou’s technical trails, featuring steep climbs, tight turns, and scenic views of Cincinnati’s skyline. This is a can’t-miss race for Ohio and Kentucky mountain bikers.
🚲 Volunteer Opportunities
Tri-State Trails Pop-Up Bike Shops
Looking to give back? Join Tri-State Trails at their Pop-Up Bike Shop Volunteer Days to support the local cycling community:
Dayton, KY – June 21
South Cumminsville – July 12
These events help keep local riders rolling and build stronger connections between trail users and the communities we serve.
🧭 Did We Miss a Trail Event?
We want this to be your go-to resource for trail events in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. If you know of a trail race, mountain bike race, ultramarathon, or group ride that’s not listed, please email jaki@coratrails.org and we’ll be sure to add them to the event list!