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Alum Creek Trail Races 2026

Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time
10:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $40
Included with entry
Includes a shirt and a finisher medal
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
2026 Fall Pack Pass (Entry into ALL 2026 Events) Valid Until 12/31–Oct 3, 202610:00 AM$75–
Saturday 15K15KOct 3, 202610:00 AM$55–
Saturday 6 Hours of Power–Oct 3, 202610:00 AM$55–
Saturday Trail 10K10KOct 3, 202610:00 AM$55–
Saturday Trail 1/2 MarathonHalf MarathonOct 3, 202610:00 AM$65–
Saturday Trail 20K RelayRelayOct 3, 202610:00 AM$40–
Saturday Trail 5K5KOct 3, 202610:00 AM$40–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 2026 Fall Pack Pass (Entry into ALL 2026 Events) Valid Until 12/31: $75 until Oct 3.
  • Saturday 15K and Saturday 6 Hours of Power and Saturday Trail 10K: $55 until Oct 3.
  • Saturday Trail 1/2 Marathon: $65 until Oct 3.
  • Saturday Trail 20K Relay and Saturday Trail 5K: $40 until Oct 3.

Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Ohio ($67).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a half marathon in Ohio runs 2:48:06, about 12:49 a mile, based on 23 races with published results. Women typically finish in 3:05:18 and men in 2:35:25.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:28 AM, and the 2026 Fall Pack Pass (Entry into ALL 2026 Events) Valid Until 12/31 starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 950 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Alum Creek State Park (Marina), Lewis Center, OH 43035

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 3 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 81°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Alum Creek Trail Races cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Schedule

April 18. 9:15-9:45AM: Race check in. You will receive your bib and your race sticker. 9:45AM: Pre-race meeting. The Race Director will go over course markings and other important information. 10:00AM: All races start. 4:00PM: Finish line…

Course

Insider Tips

The course will be marked with color coded flags, cones, and arrows. You will have to PAY ATTENTION to stay on course. Don't just follow the person in front of you! There is one water station along the 1/2 Marathon & 10K route. If you are…

Course

1/2 Marathon Course Description

All races Start/Finish at the Alum Creek Marina. 1/2 Marathon course is two loops. Elevation gain: 400 ft. GPX map.

1/2 Marathon Course Description, from the Alum Creek Trail Races page

Course

10K Course Description

All races Start/Finish at the Alum Creek Marina. 10K course is one loops. Elevation gain: 200 ft. GPX map.

10K Course Description, from the Alum Creek Trail Races page

Course

5K Course Description

All races Start/Finish at the Alum Creek Marina. 5K course is one loop. Elevation gain: 100 ft. GPX map.

5K Course Description, from the Alum Creek Trail Races page

Shirt and medal

Race Registration Includes

Race bib, finishers medal, & race sticker. Timing and posted results with a competitive points system. Products from our sponsor Hammer Nutrition. Aid station support, product discounts, Pack Pass upgrades.

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where
Alum Creek State Park (Marina), Lewis Center, OH 43035Map
Course
Trail
Start elevation
About 950 feet
Included with entry
Custom Race Bib-Race Medal-Race Lanyard-Race Sticker; T-Shirt
Distances
5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon, Relay
Editions
2026 (Oct 3, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Alum Creek Trail Races?
Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Ohio ($67).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt and a finisher medal, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?
5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon, Relay.
Where does it start?
Alum Creek State Park (Marina), Lewis Center, OH 43035.

From the organizers

Join the WOLF PACK for a trail 1/2 Marathon, 6 Hours of Power, 10K, 5K & 20K Relay in Alum Creek State Park. In contrast to the surrounding farmlands, the park offers a diverse array of natural features. The cliffs of the Ohio shale are notable in many areas, exposed as Alum Creek and other streams cut through the underlying bedrock. Come run with us along Ohio's largest inland beach!

Click HERE for more information on 6 Hours of Power.

Every participant receives:

Custom race medal (Pack Pass members receive one race medal per Pass year)

Custom race bib

Custom race sticker

Hammer Nutrition products

Aid station support

Certified course

Recorded/published results

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