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OPSF5050

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

OPSF5050 race photo
OPSF5050 race photo
OPSF5050 race photo
Poland
US
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Race date in 162 days
Mar 20, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Poland · 50M
Entry fee
$110Varies by event and entry period
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
OPSF5050 race photo
U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Justin Stafford · Public domain
OPSF5050 race photo
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OPSF5050 race photo
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OPSF5050 race photo
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About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About OPSF5050 — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This is a 14-mile course that starts at the horse camp in Owen-Putnam State Forest.

90% of the course is singletrack and horse trails, with a small amount of forest road mixed in.

The route runs from the start to the first aid station, loops around, and then returns along the same path.

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.

OPSF5050 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.

Race reports: 2
Everyone calls me ToeRan in 2010 · Finish time 9h18m
“All in all a great race.”

The runner endured cold and rough rocky trails at the OPSF 50-mile race in Owen-Putnam State Forest, finishing 3rd in 9 hours 18 minutes. Checking the route and moving slowly late on, the runner kept fueling to the end.

Read the original on Biochemical Ultrarunner
edRan in 2010
“It was a beautiful race day!”

Pain from a foot cyst forced the runner to alter running form to finish the OPSF 50-mile race. Clear, cool weather and kind volunteers were enjoyable, but logging changes and dogs on the dark final stretch proved difficult.

Read the original on Run Long and Prosper

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

TOUGHER THAN THE REST - The OPSF 50/50 - Indiana's Toughest Trail Race

Ryan Clayton

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 OPSF5050 — 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.

10K

Entry cost $45

10K Trail Race · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform UltraSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

OPSF5050 course map and elevation

The 50M I'll run

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStart
50M80.5km07:00
Ultra50km07:00
10K Trail Race10km10:00
14 Miler22.5km09:30
START · FINISH

4850 Fishcreek Rd, Poland, IN

Start · Google Maps

The events are the 50M, 50K, 14 Miler, and 10K Trail Race.

The start takes place in Poland, IN, at 7:00 AM local time.

Organizer
Indiana Trail Running Association (ITRA, nonprofit)
Typical race-season temperature: around 5°C (41°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start
Terrain
90% by single track + horseback riding, 10% by forest road

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your OPSF5050 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 2026 edition

Bib pickup

Civilian Brewing Corps available from 17:00-19:00 the evening before the competition, on-site pickup available from 06:00 on the day

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startHorse Campground, 4850 Fishcreek Rd, Poland, IN 47868 (Owen-Putnam State Forest) — note: this address is…
  • IC cardNo dedicated transit card system for Poland, OH (Mahoning County); this is a small-town, car-access venue…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Horse Campground, 4850 Fishcreek Rd, Poland, IN 47868 (Owen-Putnam State Forest) — note: this address is the campground entrance, start/finish is past the first parking lot

Rural state forest ~1 hour from Indianapolis. No public transit; 50M/50K runners drive directly and park at Horse Campground.

No public transit in the area — car access only.

Map

Getting to the finish

Horse Campground, Owen-Putnam State Forest, Poland, IN (same as start)

Map

Start shuttle

Official race-provided shuttle exists, but only for 14-Mile and 10K participants: departs Owen County Family YMCA (1111 State Rd 46, Spencer, IN 47460) at 8:00 AM and 8:50 AM EST, with return shuttles at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 PM. 50M/50K runners park at the start venue.

IC card

No dedicated transit card system for Poland, OH (Mahoning County); this is a small-town, car-access venue near Mill Creek Park with no rail or frequent bus service. Rental car or rideshare from Youngstown is the practical option.

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.

OPSF5050 is considered one of the toughest trail races in Indiana and is hosted by the nonprofit Indiana Trail Running Association (ITRA).

The 50-mile event has over 6,000 feet of cumulative elevation gain, making it known as the hardest trail race in Indiana.

Participants can choose from the 50-mile, 50K, or 14-miler.

Course is 90% singletrack and horse trail, with the remainder on forest roads, so trail running shoes and sufficient hydration and fueling are recommended.

Registration is only accepted through UltraSignup.

Times are local to Poland. 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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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

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What to see in Poland after the race

Seeing Poland with the medal on

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

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 map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Poland.

Total cost and budget for OPSF5050

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about OPSF5050

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Poland runners' room

Frequently asked questions about OPSF5050

FAQ
When does OPSF5050 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, March 20, 2027 in Poland, IN, United States.

How much is the OPSF5050 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $110.

What distances does OPSF5050 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does OPSF5050 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does OPSF5050 2027 start?

4850 Fishcreek Rd, Poland, IN.

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