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Bigfoot

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USDec 5, 202650km
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Race date in 59 days
Dec 5, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Kimbolton · 50km
Entry fee
$90From the 2025 edition
Status
OpenSun, December 14, 2025 ~ Sat, December 5, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Bigfoot — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Course consists of one 10.4-mile loop.

Events are determined by how many laps runners complete: three laps for 50km, two for 20 miles and one for 10 miles.

The start and finish are at Salt Fork Lodge, and course takes place entirely within Salt Fork State Park.

The 50km, 20-mile and 10-mile events are held on Saturday, with another 10-mile race on the following day.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Bigfoot runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Bigfoot

Jim Christ

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Bigfoot — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2025 edition

Ultra

Entry cost $90

until Nov 4, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

20 Mile

Entry cost $75

until Nov 4, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10 Mile - Saturday

Entry cost $60

until Nov 4, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Bigfoot course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:30
EventStart
Ultra08:30
Other16.1km09:00
20 Mile32.2km08:30
START · FINISH

Salt Fork Lodge, Kimbolton, OH

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Course consists of a single 10.4-mile loop.

The route follows hiking and equestrian trails with gentle climbs and descents, entirely within Salt Fork State Park.

The course is marked with pink blazes and permanent wooden signs.

The organisers note that this course is known for destroying trail shoes.

The events are defined by the number of loops.

The 50K covers three laps and has more than 4,000 feet of total elevation gain.

The 20-mile race covers two laps, and the 10-mile race covers one.

Typical race-season temperature: around 0°C (32°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Bigfoot race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For small trail races, race-morning on-site pickup is common; check the registration page announcement for details.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No public transit; car access only. Salt Fork State Park / Salt Fork Lodge & Conference Center, 11073 Natural Resources Rd 3, Kimbolton, OH 43749.

Start/finish line is at Salt Fork Lodge inside Salt Fork State Park (Ohio's largest state park);

official site states the lodge is 'right at the start/finish line.' Course is a 10.4-mile loop on hiking/bridle trails within the park.

Race date confirmed as Dec 5-6, 2026 on official runsignup.

No specific road-closure notices found;

rural state-park venue, no public transit exists in the area.

Getting to the finish

Same as start: Salt Fork Lodge, Salt Fork State Park, Kimbolton, OH.

Finish co-located with start at the lodge; no separate finish venue found.

More details

No official shuttle bus service found on race site or in web search.

Stations & transport near the venue

Kimbolton is a rural community in eastern Ohio near Salt Fork State Park, with no public transit system or transit card.

A car is the only practical way to reach the venue.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The 2026 race takes place on Saturday, December 5.

The 50K and 20-mile races start at 8:30am, while the 10-mile race starts at 8:45am the same day.

All three distances close at 5:00pm;

time limit is 8 hours 30 minutes for the 50K and 20-mile races, and 8 hours 15 minutes for the 10-mile race.

A second 10-mile race takes place the following day, Sunday, December 6.

It starts at 9:00am and closes at 2:00pm, giving time limit a 5-hour limit.

If runners participate on both Saturday and Sunday, the Sunday 10-mile Entry fee is half price.

Entry fee is $90 for the 50K, $75 for the 20-mile race, and $60 for the 10-mile race.

Hikers may also enter the 20-mile and 10-mile distances.

Lodging is available at Salt Fork Lodge, the start and finish venue.

The race discount does not apply to online reservations;

to receive it, call the reservation line (740-435-9000) and identify yourself as a Western Reserve Racing Bigfoot race participant.

Lodge rooms for race weekend require a two-night minimum, with a deposit due at booking and a full refund available until 72 hours before arrival.

Awards are presented to the top three overall men and women in each distance,

as well as the top three men and women in five-year age groups from 19 and under through 70 and over.

Race-day information for the 2026 edition has not yet been released.

Times are local to Kimbolton. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Time for you, before and after the finish

6 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Columbus | John Glenn Columbus International Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service

$195

View on Klook

John Glenn International Airport Lounge Service By Escape Lounge

$53

View on Klook

Pittsburgh Penguins Ice Hockey Game at PPG Paints Arena

$79

View on Klook
Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Kimbolton with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Kimbolton.

Total cost and budget for Bigfoot

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Bigfoot

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Kimbolton runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Bigfoot

FAQ
When does Bigfoot 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, December 5, 2026 in Kimbolton, OH, United States.

What distances does Bigfoot 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Bigfoot 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:30.

Where does Bigfoot 2026 start?

Salt Fork Lodge, Kimbolton, OH.

When does registration for Bigfoot 2026 open?

Registration runs from Sun, December 14, 2025 to Sat, December 5, 2026.

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