Trail Events Near You in Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky
If you're searching for Cincinnati trail events, Northern Kentucky trail events, Ohio mountain bike events, Northern Kentucky mountain bike events, or guided hikes in Greater Cincinnati, summer 2026 is packed with opportunities for you. 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.
Here is your complete guide to what’s happening across the CORA trail network this season.
Featured Event:
NKY Regional Trails Plan Release!
Wednesday, June 24 5:00 PM
Celebrate the Future of Trails with us!
OneNKY Alliance, CORA, and Tri-State Trails invite you to join us for the NKY Regional Trails Plan Release!
Event Details:
5:00 PM: Gathering & Presentation
6:00 PM: Group Ride along the proposed Connector Route
7:00 PM: Join us afterward at The Gruff (129 E 2nd St, Covington, KY 41011)
CORA and Tri-State Trails are building on years of work to expand trail and bikeway opportunities across Northern Kentucky.
Thanks to the funding and support of OneNKY Alliance, CORA and Tri-State Trails have developed a comprehensive feasibility report that outlines the potential for trail connectivity across our three-county region. This event is the culmination of this highly collaborative project with our cities, counties, and other stakeholders.
The report will be published to print, and we are celebrating at the OneNKY Center. We will hear from local officials about their investments into bike and trail infrastructure and have the opportunity to connect with regional trail advocates that have played a role in making this project possible.
Upcoming 2026 Trail Events
Caeser Creek State Park
Caesar Creek Trail Race
Saturday May 23 -Monday May 26, 2026
If you're looking to add a half marathon, 6 Hours of Power, 10K, 5K, or 20K relay to your weekend, sign up today!
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The Caeser Creek Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike
Sunday July 27, 2026
Take your fitness to the next level and sign up for The Caeser Creek Triathlon, Duathlon, & Aquabike.
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Devou Park
Bluegrass Mountain Cup Devou XC & Enduro
Saturday July 25 - Sunday July 26, 2026
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.
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East Fork State Park
Dirt Days Trail Series
Sunday July 26, 2026
This 5.6 mile Trail Run will take place on the Backpack Trail. Sign up today!
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East Fork 100MI/ 100K/ 50K/ 15MI
Saturday August 23, 2026
In collaboration with Tri State Running Company, these Ultra races will keep your blood pumping for hours! The entire loop is 33-ish miles throughout the trail system.
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Topo Trail Marathon
Sunday December 6, 2026
Join the Topo Trail Marathon, with options to race in a quarter, half, or full marathon. Race on a 6.55 mile loop, 100% on singletrack!
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England Idlewild
Cincitucky 6 Hour MTB Race
Saturday June 20, 2026
Mountain bike the entire 6 hours solo or find a partner and share the love. Complete as many (or as little) loops as you want within 6 hours!
➡️ Register Here
Harbin Park
2026 Harbin Park CX
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Join in on this Cyclocross race, hosted by Queen City Wheels.
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Hueston Woods State Park
Hueston Woods 6 Hour MTB Race
Sunday August 9, 2026
This six-hour battle demands stamina, grit, and relentless pedaling. You’ll race for pride and glory alone, with 100% of proceeds supporting the Hueston Woods Trail Crew. Complete as many (or as little) loops as you want within 6 hours!
➡️ Register Here
Why These Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky 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!
2026 Greater Cincinnati Mountain Bike Group Rides
Mt. Airy Forest MTB Group Rides — Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
Join community ride leaders every Tuesday at Cincinnati Parks mountain bike trail, 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.
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Mitchell Memorial MTB Group Rides — Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
On Wednesdays, the action moves to Great Parks very own Mitchell Memorial Forest. These weekly rides provide a great chance to enjoy the well-maintained singletrack with a supportive local riding community. Warm up on the new bike skills course and loop for extra fun!
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Premiere Health Bike Park (Lebanon Bike Park) MTB Group Rides — Thursdays at 6:30 PM
On Thursdays, join the group at Premiere Health Bike Park (Lebanon Bike Park). These rides are a great place to practice skills on the pump track, dirt jumps, and skills area, and get some good climbing in on the backcountry trails.
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Devou Park MTB Group Rides — Fridays at 6:30 PM
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Tower Park Time Trials — Wednesdays, July 29 - August 26, 2026
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England Idlewild MTB Time Trials - Wednesdays, May 27 - July 8, 2026
Free onsite registration opens at 5:30 PM. All skill levels welcome. This is a great opportunity to practice for the Cincitucky 6!
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🌿 Featured Event:
Greenspace Alliance "Meet a Greenspace" Hike at Goltra Preserve
Explore one of Cincinnati’s growing green spaces at the Green Umbrella Greenspace Alliance Hike at Goltra Presereve. Hosted in partnership with CORA, this guided hike offers a behind-the-scenes look at trail development and urban greenspace conservation.
The hike will take place on Thursday, June 11th, from 3:00 – 4:30 pm, and we will meet at the trailhead at the end of Brokaw Avenue (2395 Brokaw Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45225). Parking can be found along Brokaw Avenue. Please ensure not to block the driveways of the community members who live there!
The hike will be an easy to moderate, out-and-back ~1.5-mile hike, with some steep and strenuous sections. Please dress appropriately, bring water, and snacks (if you need them). This will be an opportunity to learn about the organizations that joined together to preserve it, as well as the multi-modal trail system that we will be hiking.
This event is a part of Cincinnati’s inaugural Climate Week and is kid-friendly! We invite families with young ones to attend and explore nature together!
The Greenspace Alliance would like to thank its sponsor, Duke Energy, for making this event series possible!
Volunteer Opportunities
CORA Volunteer Trail Days ➡️coratrails.org/volunteer
Check out upcoming trail days here.
🧭 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!