Buckeye Moon Trail Runs

Lewis Center, United States • 8 Aug 2026

Buckeye Sun & Moon Trail Runs

Buckeye Sun & Moon Trail Runs take place at Alum Creek State Park in Galena, Ohio. The event offers separate Sun (morning) and Moon (night) trail run options with multiple loop-distance choices on a figure-8 trail that follows sections of the park and Alum Creek Reservoir.

The course is a moderately rolling loop of about 4.167 miles. The night course will be marked with small LED lights for navigation and a headlamp or running light is required for the Moon event. Runners may complete one to four laps to reach their chosen distance. A time limit of 5 hours applies to the 26K option; other distances have at least that minimum.

Entry includes electronic chip timing via MyLaps, a commemorative finisher medal for all finishers, award eligibility for top finishers overall and by age group, and a post-event spread. Event shirts are an optional purchase and are a soft tri-blend available in red or black depending on availability.

Awards are presented to the top three overall male and female finishers for each distance, and top male and female finishers in age divisions. Age divisions include 14U, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 plus. Parking is available at the Galena Boat Ramp off Africa Road; participants should use designated parking areas and avoid parking on grass or along the road.

Distances available: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • 7K (4.167 miles) 1 loop
  • 13K (8.167 miles) 2 loops
  • 20K (12.167 miles) 3 loops
  • 26K (16.167 miles) 4 loops

Race information

26 km
26k
20 km
20k
13 km
13k
7 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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A cross country meet in Westerville, Ohio with youth races and an open adults two mile. Registration is free and individual registration is required; team tents and team uniforms are not permitted.

A Backyard Ultra at Alum Creek State Park where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one runner remains.

Multiple loop trail races in Lewis Center OH on August 8 2026, with 7K to 26K options, marked loops along Alum Creek Reservoir, finisher amenity and awards.

A 10 km trail race at Battelle Darby Creek Metropark near Galloway, OH. ORRRC members run free; non-members pay $10 for ages 15 and up while ages 14 and under are free.

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