Iron Furnace Trail Run
McArthur, United States • 4 Apr 2026
Event overview
The Iron Furnace Trail Runs is a trail race held at Lake Hope State Park and Zaleski State Forest near McArthur, Ohio. The event date is April 4, 2026 and it is organized by SEOTR Events. Distances offered include:
- 13.1 mile
- 5 mile
The event is run under special use permits from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Course details
The 13.1 mile course is listed as 13.49 miles with 2185 feet of elevation gain, about 12.10 miles of singletrack and 1.4 miles of pavement. Aid stations are located near miles 2.93 and 8.05. The 13.1 mile course has a cut-off at the 8.05 mile aid station.
The 5 mile course is listed as 5.11 miles with 587 feet of elevation gain, about 4 miles of singletrack and 0.5 mile of pavement. The 5 mile course has an aid station near mile 3.1.
Every finisher receives a wooden finisher award. A short-sleeve race shirt is included with registration; registering by March 1 guarantees correct shirt size. Post-race food is provided with vegan options noted.
Logistics and policies
Starting in 2025 the start/finish moved to the Lake Hope State Park Beach Parking Lot; parking attendants will manage lots and the walk from parking to the start is no more than a half mile. The event capacity is 250 combined entries; a waitlist is used if capacity is reached. Registration opens December 1, 2025 and closes April 2, 2026. Refund, rollover, transfer, and waiver policies apply as stated by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.