Alum Creek Trail Race

Lewis Center, United States • 6 Jun 2026

Alum Creek Trail Race

The Alum Creek Trail Race takes place at Alum Creek State Park in Lewis Center, Ohio. The event is held at the Alum Creek State Park Marina and utilizes the natural landscape of the area. Participants run through a terrain that features local geological elements, including cliffs of Ohio shale exposed by Alum Creek and other nearby streams.

The course route follows sections of Ohio's largest inland beach. This location provides a contrast to the surrounding farmlands, offering a variety of natural features within the park. The event is conducted under a special use authorization from Alum Creek State Park.

Available distances and race formats include:

  • 13.1 Miles: A half marathon trail race.
  • 10K: A trail race covering 10 kilometers.
  • 5K: A trail race covering 5 kilometers.
  • 20K Relay: Four 5K loops for teams of two to four participants.
  • 6 Hours of Power: A timed trail event.

For the relay event, teams must consist of between two and four participants. Each member of the relay team is required to complete at least one 5K loop. Participants for the relay must register for the event separately. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Saturday Trail 1/2 Marathon
20 km
Saturday Trail 20k Relay
10 km
Saturday Trail 10k
5 km
Saturday Trail 5k
Saturday 6 Hours of Power
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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Arch City XC Festival brings elementary, middle, high school and open two-mile races to Westerville North High School on July 25, 2026, with team scoring for middle and high school and proceeds supporting school programs.

A backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile loop at Alum Creek State Park where runners repeat the loop each hour until only one completes an extra loop. Each loop must be finished within an hour and standard backyard ultra rules apply.

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