Alley Trail Classic
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Alley Trail Classic
Alley Trail Classic is a trail running event held on November 15, 2026 at Charles Alley Nature Park in Lancaster, Ohio. The event follows the TINAR Race Series format and features two separate races with chip timing and live tracking.
The courses use the park’s single- and double-track trails with a short section of paved and gravel road at the start and finish. The 5k route starts and finishes at the Nature Center overlooking Lake Loretta, includes a water stop near the halfway point, and is listed as 3.54 miles / 5.7 kilometers with 814 feet / 248 meters of ascent. The 28k race consists of five loops of the 5k route, uses a fully stocked aid station at the start/finish with food, water, and electrolyte drinks, and allows crew access and drop bags at that location. The 28k totals 17.7 miles / 28.5 kilometers with 4,070 feet / 1,240 meters of ascent and has a five hour course cut-off.
The event offers a minimum prize pool of $1,350, paying three places deep in male, female, and non-binary categories, with cash prize conditions tied to registration thresholds. Additional event features include digital chip timing, a post-race plant-based meal, event shirts, free race photos, clear course signage, and trained volunteers. Entry prices are listed as $55 for the 5k and $75 for the 28k. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
