Caesar Creek Trail Race

Waynesville, United States • 23-25 May 2026

Events

The Caesar Creek Trail Race is a three-day trail running event in late May. It offers multiple distance events on Saturday and Sunday, plus a 10K and 5K on Monday.

The available race distances are:

  • Saturday 1/2 Marathon
  • Sunday 1/2 Marathon
  • Saturday 10K
  • Sunday 10K
  • Monday 10K
  • Saturday 5K
  • Sunday 5K
  • Monday 5K
  • Saturday 20K Relay
  • Sunday 20K Relay
  • Saturday 6 Hours of Power

A 2026 Pack Pass is also available, which provides entry to all Wolf Pack events for the year.

Location & Start

All events take place in Caesar Creek State Park near Waynesville, Ohio. The races start near the Cedar Point group camp in the Fifty Springs area, not at the main campground. Signs will be posted. Parking is free and is located adjacent to the start and finish area.

Event Details

The course includes terrain featuring a large lake, sunny meadows, and a wooded ravine. There is a water and aid station at the start area and approximately halfway through the courses. Flush restrooms are available at the start and finish.

Packet pickup is on the day of the event at the starting area. Race-day registration is available in person. Leashed dogs are permitted on the course, and headphones or earbuds are allowed. There is no time limit to finish, but the finish line closes at 4:00 PM on Saturday and 2:00 PM on Sunday. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
1/2 Marathon
20 km
20k Relay
10 km
10k
5 km
6 Hours of Power
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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