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Hueston Woods Trail Race

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Hueston Woods Trail Race race photo
Hueston Woods Trail Race race photo
Hueston Woods Trail Race race photo
Hueston Woods State Park
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Race date in 9 days
Oct 24, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Hueston Woods State Park · 50km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$70Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, October 24, 2026See how to enter ↗
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Hueston Woods Trail Race — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Held at Hueston Woods State Park.

The events are the trail half marathon, the 6-hour event, 10K, 5K, and the 20K relay.

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.

Hueston Woods Trail Race runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

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.

Wolfpack Trail Series - Hueston Woods State Park - 1/2 Marathon

Adventures with Scotty D

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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 Hueston Woods Trail Race — 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.

About 10K · 5K
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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Hueston Woods Trail Race course map and elevation

Your 50km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 10:00
EventStartTime limit
Ultra50km10:00—
Half21.0975km10:00—
10K10km10:00—
5K5km10:00—
Saturday 15K / Sunday 15K15km10:00—
Saturday 30K30km10:00—
Saturday 6 Hours of Power10:006h
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Hueston Woods State Park (Mountain Bike Trailhead), Hueston Woods State Park, OH

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The race is divided into 7 categories, including Saturday 1/2 Marathon, Saturday 10K, Saturday 5K, and Saturday 6 Hours of Power.

The start time is 10:00 a.m. local time.

Course is an out-and-back course that retraces the same road back to the start.

Typical race-season temperature: around 12°C (54°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Restrooms

All distances

Aid stations

All distances

Finisher medal

All distances

Event T-shirt

All distances

Where and when to collect your Hueston Woods Trail Race 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

A trail race at Hueston Woods State Park; race-pack collection details have not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startHueston Woods State Park, near College Corner, Ohio (straddles the OH/IN border).

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Hueston Woods State Park, near College Corner, Ohio (straddles the OH/IN border). No public transit serves the park.

On-site parking near the trailhead/Activity area is used for Wolf Pack Adventures races here. Rural Ohio state park race; private car (own or rental) is effectively the only practical way to reach the start.

Getting to the finish

Same trailhead area as start (loop/out-and-back trail course within the state park).

Start shuttle

no shuttle service mentioned in race materials.

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.

Course is a mixed-terrain course alternating between singletrack, paved path,

and grass, located within Hueston Woods State Park, a 10-minute drive from Oxford, Ohio.

Several divisions — half marathon, 6 Hours of Power, 10K, 5K, and the 20K relay — run at the same time, with aid stations in operation.

The underlying ground is limestone and shale, so footing can vary from section to section.

Times are local to Hueston Woods State Park. 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.

Indianapolis|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Indianapolis International Airport

$123

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Great American Ball Park Tour with Reds Hof Museum Entry

Great American Ballpark Tour & Reds Hall of Fame · $32

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Time for you, before and after the finish

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

Indianapolis|Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Indianapolis International Airport

$123

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Hueston Woods State Park

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Great American Ball Park Tour with Reds Hof Museum Entry

Great American Ballpark Tour & Reds Hall of Fame · $32

View on GetYourGuide

What to see in Hueston Woods State Park after the race

Seeing Hueston Woods State Park with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Total cost and budget for Hueston Woods Trail Race

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Hueston Woods Trail Race

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Hueston Woods State Park runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Hueston Woods Trail Race

FAQ
When does Hueston Woods Trail Race 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 24, 2026 in Hueston Woods State Park, OH, United States.

How much is the Hueston Woods Trail Race 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $70.

What distances does Hueston Woods Trail Race 2026 offer?

Half · 10K · 5K · Ultra.

What time does Hueston Woods Trail Race 2026 start?

The race starts at 10:00.

Where does Hueston Woods Trail Race 2026 start?

Hueston Woods State Park (Mountain Bike Trailhead), Hueston Woods State Park, OH.

What is the Hueston Woods Trail Race 2026 course like?

The race is divided into 7 categories, including Saturday 1/2 Marathon, Saturday 10K, Saturday 5K, and Saturday 6 Hours of Power.

The start time is 10:00 a.m. local time.

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