Hueston Woods Trail Race

Sat, May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Location: Hueston Woods State Park, OH; Hueston Woods State Park (Hedge Row picnic area), Hedge Row picnic area, 45003
Type: TRAIL

Official registration

At a glance

Join the WOLF PACK for a trail adventure through Hueston Woods State Park, where ancient fossils meet varied terrain.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Discover the Hueston Woods Trail Race, offering a variety of distances from 5K to a half marathon and a 6-hour challenge. Run through Hueston Woods State Park, known for its unique limestone and shale bedrock, abundant fossilized marine remnants, and diverse outdoor adventures. Experience a course that winds across single track, pavement, and grass, inviting you to join the "WOLF PACK" for a memorable trail experience in Ohio's ancient landscape.

What to expect

Run diverse trails, including single track, pavement, and grass.
Explore Hueston Woods State Park, a unique area rich in fossilized marine life.
Choose from multiple distances, including a half marathon and a 6-hour challenge.

Standout details

Run with the "WOLF PACK"
Unique fossil-rich state park
Varied trail surfaces
Half marathon & 6-hour challenge

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

8 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

10K
Sat, May 16, 10:00 AM EDT · From $54.00
Opens Oct 24, 2025, 8:54 PM EDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
13.1 Miles
Sat, May 16, 10:00 AM EDT · From $75.20
Opens Oct 24, 2025, 8:54 PM EDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Saturday 5K
Sat, May 16, 10:00 AM EDT · From $43.40
Opens Oct 24, 2025, 8:49 PM EDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 5 more options

Saturday 6 Hours of Power
Sat, May 16, 10:00 AM EDT · From $64.60
Opens Oct 25, 2025, 4:26 AM EDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
2026 Pack Pass (Entry into ALL 2026 Events) Valid …
Sat, May 16, 10:00 AM EDT · From $107.00
Opens Oct 28, 2025, 7:37 AM EDT · Closes May 16, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Sunday 1/2 Marathon
Sun, May 17, 10:00 AM EDT · From $75.20
Opens Feb 2, 2025, 6:37 AM EST · Closes May 17, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Sunday 10K
Sun, May 17, 10:00 AM EDT · From $54.00
Opens Feb 2, 2025, 6:37 AM EST · Closes May 17, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Sunday 5K
Sun, May 17, 10:00 AM EDT · From $43.40
Opens Feb 2, 2025, 6:37 AM EST · Closes May 17, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Trail course, longer distance

Mostly trail

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The course

From the organizer

Join the WOLF PACK for a trail 1/2 Marathon, 6 Hours of Power, 10K, 5K & 20K Relay in Hueston Woods State Park! The limestone and shale bedrock of the Hueston Woods region provides evidence of the ancient shallow sea that once covered Ohio. Fossilized remnants of ancient marine animals are so abundant that the park attracts collectors year-round. Fossil hunting is just the beginning of the outdoor adventures found at this lodge park. Come and run with us on single track, pavement, grass, and everything in between!

Click HERE for more information on The Mad Maple race at Hueston Woods!

RACE PERMITTED UNDER SPECIAL USE AUTHORIZATION FROM HUESTON WOODS STATE PARK

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