Fools Trail Race - Peninsula, OH

Peninsula, United States • 23 May 2026

Event overview

Fools is a trail race held on May 23, 2026 at Camp Manatoc, 1075 Truxell Road, Peninsula, OH 44264. The event offers multiple formats on a single day, including the following options:

  • Fools 8 Hour
  • Fools Marathon
  • Fools Half Marathon
  • Fools 10k

The race is part of the Ohio Endurance Series and is presented by Western Reserve Racing.

Course and support

The course is almost entirely on trails, with only a road crossing or two. Trail types range from wide open trails to twisting singletrack and include several hills. The event provides a fully stocked aid station and allows participants to have a personal rest area for recovery. Course maps are noted as forthcoming.

Awards, swag and donations

Participants receive a triblend tee and a finisher medal. Awards are given for each event to the Top 3 Overall male and female and Top 3 male and female in five-year age groups (24 & Under; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70 & Over). Donations collected benefit Camp Manatoc, home of the Great Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 hr
Fools 8 Hour
26 mi
Fools Marathon
13 mi
Fools Half Marathon
10 km
Fools 10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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