Alley Trail Classic
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Alley Trail Classic
The Alley Trail Classic is a trail running event on November 15, 2026 at Charles Alley Nature Park in Lancaster, Ohio. The event offers two measured courses and on-course support, with awards and prize money for top finishers.
Distances:
- 5k (3.54 mi / 5.7 km)
- 28k (17.7 mi / 28.5 km)
The 5k course starts and finishes at the Nature Center overlooking Lake Loretta. It uses technical single- and double-track trails with short paved and gravel sections at the beginning and end. A water stop is located near the halfway point. Total ascent for the 5k is 814 ft / 248 m.
The 28k course uses five loops of the 5k route. A fully stocked aid station at the start/finish provides food, water, and electrolyte drinks. Runners may receive aid from crew and place drop bags at the start/finish. Total ascent for the 28k is 4,070 ft / 1,240 m. The 28k course has a five hour cut-off.
Event services include digital chip timing with live results, live tracking for runners, a post-race plant-based meal, an event shirt, and custom finisher medals. Cash prizes and podium awards are paid three places deep in male, female, and non-binary categories; winners also receive Fleet Feet Columbus gift cards. A GPX file for the 5k course is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.