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YOTE

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USSeptember 202750km
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Laurelville · 50km
Entry fee
$109From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 19, 2026 · Entry ~ Sep 10, 2026 · Entry fee $20 · Start 08:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About YOTE — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

A trail race through the hills around Laurelville, Ohio, USA.

The 25K is based on a circuit with a high proportion of singletrack, while the 50K repeats that loop.

With just 55 places in the 50K, this is a small, selective race featuring technical, predominantly dirt sections throughout.

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.

YOTE 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.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter YOTE — 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 2026 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

YOTE course map and elevation

Your 50km

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
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7:00 p.m. (19:00) cutoff for all races

START

50874 Clark Hollow Road, Laurelville, OH

Start · Google Maps
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The 2026 race features redesigned course.

Previously, parts of the 50K course ran on paved forest roads;

this year we've increased singletrack sections.

The 25K course is approximately 95% singletrack;

the 50K repeats this 25K loop.

The 10K was adjusted to 7.3 miles (11.7km) due to road closures.

A youth 10K also runs.

Technical terrain may appear in some sections depending on season and trail conditions.

Start location is Clark Hollow Road 50874, Laurelville, Ohio;

all events depart together at 8:00 AM.

Field size
50K: 55 places

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your YOTE 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

Pick up your bib at the expo

A single-track loop race with the 50K, 25K, and 5-mile distances starting at 08:00.
Packet pickup hours have not been published, so check with the organizer, RunFluent.

Around Tar Hollow State Park, Laurelville, OH

race venue

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit; car access only
  • Getting to the finishSame location as start (50874 Clark Hollow Rd, Londonderry, OH)
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system; Laurelville, Ohio (Hocking Hills region) has no public transit network.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit; car access only

Per official race site (runfluentevents.com/yote), the 2026 start/finish address is 50874 Clark Hollow Rd, Londonderry, OH 45647, using trails at Tar Hollow State Forest. Rural state-forest venue, no public transit.

Marketed as 'Laurelville, OH' (DB) but actual start address (Clark Hollow Rd) is in Londonderry, OH — both small rural communities near Tar Hollow State Forest, not a real conflict.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same location as start (50874 Clark Hollow Rd, Londonderry, OH)

25K/50K start at 8:00am; all runners off course by 7:00pm.

Map

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system; Laurelville, Ohio (Hocking Hills region) has no public transit network. The YOTE trail race is a car-access rural 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.

Registration closes September 10 at midnight (Eastern Time) via UltraSignup.

50K is capped at 55 participants.

All divisions share a common time limit cutoff of 7:00 PM;

segmental time limit times will be announced but are run with generous margins.

Times are local to Laurelville. 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.

John Glenn International Airport Lounge Service By Escape Lounge

$53

View on Klook

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

$195

View on Klook

The Greenhouse with Indoor Slide close to Hocking Hills

Accommodation · 4.7km

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Hotels near the YOTE start line in Laurelville

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The Greenhouse with Indoor Slide close to Hocking Hills

Accommodation · 4.7km

View on Booking.com

The Greenhouse with Indoor Slide close to Hocking Hills

Accommodation · 4.7km

View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

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.

John Glenn International Airport Lounge Service By Escape Lounge

$53

View on Klook

What to see in Laurelville after the race

Seeing Laurelville with the medal on

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

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

$195

View on Klook
Eating 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 Laurelville.

Total cost and budget for YOTE

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about YOTE

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Laurelville runners' room

Frequently asked questions about YOTE

FAQ
When does YOTE 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, September 19, 2026.

How much is the YOTE 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $20.

What is the time limit for YOTE 2027?

7:00 p.m. (19:00) cutoff for all races. (From the 2026 edition)

What distances does YOTE 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does YOTE 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does YOTE 2027 start?

50874 Clark Hollow Road, Laurelville, OH. (From the 2026 edition)

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