East Fork Challenge

East Fork Challenge : East Fork State Park, Bethel, OH (09/12/2026)

The East Fork Challenge is an adventure race held at East Fork State Park. Competitors move by foot, bike, and paddle across trails, gravel roads, and open water while navigating with a map and compass to reach checkpoints. Points are earned for each checkpoint reached and participants must finish before the cutoff to avoid penalties.

Racing can be entered solo or with a team. Two timed formats are offered:

• 12 hour race: the longer format with expanded route choices, USARA sanctioned.
• 6 hour race: a shorter timed format that emphasizes steady movement and route selection.

The 12 hour and 6 hour races are sanctioned by the United States Adventure Racing Association and follow USARA rules; racers must be USARA members or purchase a single day membership during registration. Boat rental is available through a race partner. Registration fees apply per event and team registration includes a discount structure that reduces the price by $5 for each additional teammate who registers.

A volunteer option is also listed for race day; volunteers receive a T-shirt and credit toward a future race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.