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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Pack Pass (Entry into ALL 2025 Events) Valid Until 12/31 | – | Oct 17, 202610:00 AM | $100 | – |
| Saturday 10K | 10K | Oct 17, 202610:00 AM | $50 | – |
| Saturday 1/2 Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 17, 202610:00 AM | $70 | – |
| Saturday 20K Relay | Relay | Oct 17, 202610:00 AM | $40 | – |
| Saturday 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 202610:00 AM | $40 | – |
| Saturday 6 Hours of Power | – | Oct 17, 202610:00 AM | $60 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $70, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Ohio ($67).
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.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:48 AM, and the Fall Pack Pass (Entry into ALL 2025 Events) Valid Until 12/31 starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 730 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Germantown MetroPark (Morning Glory Shelter), Germantown, OH 45327
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for Germantown Trail Races. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 Saturday 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 29:46 or better, the top quarter in 33:09, and half the field in 39:18; the last tenth came in after 58:23.
At the 2025 Saturday 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 1:15:06 or better, the top quarter in 1:18:15, and half the field in 1:21:24; the last tenth came in after 2:02:04.
At the 2025 Sunday 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 1:19:46 or better, the top quarter in 1:25:44, and half the field in 1:27:32; the last tenth came in after 2:02:55.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 84 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 13 to 43 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:43 to 39:18.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 (+231%) | 39:18 | under 29:46 | 26:18 |
| 2024 | 13 | 37:43 | under 29:01 | 23:57 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 75°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.
What the organizers of Germantown Trail Races cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
October 25 & 26. 9:15-9:45AM: All races 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. 2:00PM…
Course
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
All races Start/Finish at the Morning Glory Shelter. 1/2 Marathon is two loops (this course is longer than 13.1 M). Elevation gain: 1460 ft. Course Map.
Course
All races Start/Finish at the Morning Glory Shelter. 10K course is one loop (this course is longer than a true 10K). Elevation gain: 730 ft. Course Map.
Course
All races Start/Finish at the Morning Glory Shelter. 5K course is one loop. Elevation gain: 250 ft. Course Map.
Shirt and medal
Race bib, finishers medal, & custom race sticker. Timing and posted results with a competitive points system with fun/valuable prizes. Products from our sponsors: Hammer Nutrition. SPORTea. Aid station support, product discounts, Pack Pass…
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Join the WOLF PACK for a trail 1/2 Marathon, 6 Hours of Power, 10K, 5K & 20K Relay in Germantown MetroPark. Discover the largest areas of old-growth forest within Montgomery County, creating some of the best habitats for wildlife. From tall trees to water-carved ravines, colorful prairies and meadows to the scenic Twin Creek corridor, this park traverses some of the region’s most beautiful landscapes.
The race(s) begin at the Morning Glory Shelter just past the Twin Valley Welcome Center. There is plenty of free parking and a nice shelter for shade or protection from the rain. There are vault-style restrooms at the start/finish area and flush facilities at the nearby visitor center. All races begin at 10 am.