East Fork - Bethel, OH

Bethel, United States • 23 Aug 2025

The East Fork race event in Bethel, Ohio, offers challenging trail runs with distances of 100 miles, 100K, 50K, and 15 miles around William H. Harsha Lake in East Fork State Park. The course features a counterclockwise loop of about 33 miles, with runners completing multiple loops depending on their race.

Participants experience scenic single-track trails, lake views, a waterfall in a pine forest, open fields, and creek crossings that provide refreshing relief in August. The terrain includes rolling hills with no major climbs, combining mountain bike and hiking trails. The event emphasizes sustainability with a cupless race format and supports inclusivity and athletes with disabilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 mi
100 Miler
100 km
100k
50 km
50k
15 mi
15 Miler
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