The Barkcamp Race 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 6:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Belmont, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARKCAMP 40 MILE TRAIL ULTRA | Ultra | Oct 31, 20266:00 AM | $65 | – |
| BARKCAMP TRAIL HALF MARATHON | Half Marathon | Oct 31, 20268:00 AM | $55 | – |
| BARKCAMP TRAIL MARATHON | Marathon | Oct 31, 20268:00 AM | $65 | – |
| BARKCAMP ROAD 10K | 10K | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $35 | – |
| BARKCAMP ROAD 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $35 | – |
| BARKCAMP ROAD HALF MARATHON | Half Marathon | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $55 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- BARKCAMP 40 MILE TRAIL ULTRA and BARKCAMP TRAIL MARATHON: $65 until Oct 30.
- BARKCAMP TRAIL HALF MARATHON and BARKCAMP ROAD HALF MARATHON: $55 until Oct 30.
- BARKCAMP ROAD 10K and BARKCAMP ROAD 5K: $35 until Oct 30.
Online registration closes Oct 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about 30 percent below a typical marathon in Ohio, which costs $92.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Ohio runs 6:03:53, about 13:53 a mile, based on 10 races with published results. Women typically finish in 6:20:06 and men in 5:55:06.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:50 AM, and the BARKCAMP 40 MILE TRAIL ULTRA starts at 6:00 AM. The start sits about 1,280 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
65330 Barkcamp Park Road, Belmont, OH 43718
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 31 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 72°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.
Race details
- Where
- 65330 Barkcamp Park Road, Belmont, OH 43718Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 1,280 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is The Barkcamp Race?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 6:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $65, entry is about 30 percent below a typical marathon in Ohio, which costs $92.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, 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, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra.
- Where does it start?
- 65330 Barkcamp Park Road, Belmont, OH 43718.
From the organizers
The Barkcamp Race offers road races in 5k, 10k and half marathon distances and trail races in half marathon, marathon and 40 mile ultra distances.