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Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival - Half Marathon

Shawnee, United States • 27 Sep 2025

The Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival in Shawnee, Ohio, celebrates the Buckeye Trail with a variety of outdoor events on September 26-27, 2025. The festival features trail runs including a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K run/walk, all on challenging single-track trails with significant elevation changes in the Wayne National Forest. The Half Marathon and 10K use an out-and-back course with aid stations and mile markers, while the 5K is a loop course near Tecumseh Lake.

Additionally, there is a 10-mile hike highlighting historical sites and a backpacking workshop. Participants enjoy a festive atmosphere with post-race food and local community engagement. All finishers receive a commemorative patch. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Shawnee

Race information

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13 mi
304 m+
Half Marathon
10 mi
10 Mile Hike
10 km
10k
5 km
5k Run/walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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