Alley Trail Classic
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About the race
The Alley Trail Classic is a trail running event at Charles Alley Nature Park in Lancaster, Ohio on November 15, 2026. The event offers two main races and is organized in the TINAR Race Series format with digital chip timing and live tracking via RacePenguin.
The event features:
- a free plant-based post-race meal
- a high-quality event t-shirt and a custom finisher medal for both main races
- free high-resolution race photos available after the event
- clear course marking, signage, and trained volunteers
Course and race details:
- 5k - 5.7 km / 3.54 mi; technical single- and double-track trails; ascent 814 ft.
- 28k - 28.5 km / 17.7 mi; five loops of the 5k route; ascent 4,070 ft; five hour cut-off.
The 5k starts and finishes at the Nature Center overlooking Lake Loretta and includes a short section of paved and gravel road at the start and finish. A water stop is located near the halfway point of the 5k. The 28k uses the same loop repeated five times; a fully stocked aid station at the start/finish will provide food, water, and electrolyte drinks, and runners may use crew support and drop bags at that location.
Prize information includes a minimum combined prize pool of $1,350 paying three places deep across male, female, and non-binary categories, podium awards, and additional prize money rules tied to registration thresholds. Fleet Feet Columbus gift cards are also awarded to event winners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
