Metahqua 24

Chillicothe, United States • 6 Jun 2026

Event overview

Metahqua 24 is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Chillicothe, OH, at 3663 Walnut Creek Rd. The event offers several race formats including solo and team options on a 2-mile loop trail. Registration closes on Monday, June 1 at 11:59 PM ET.

Distances and formats

  • 2 mile youth - single loop
  • 10k - three laps
  • 24 hour solo - as many laps as possible
  • 24 hour 4-person relay - as many laps as possible
  • 100 mile solo - new option, 32 hour limit

Course and logistics

The loop is approximately 2 miles with segment details of 0.7 mile uphill (about 200 feet gain), 0.7 mile downhill (about 200 feet loss), and 0.6 mile flat. The surface is a mix of single-track and grass trails; the course is described as groomed and all runable. With the 100-mile option added, the 24-hour race will end at 24 hours; runners who complete 100 miles within 24 hours remain eligible for the buckle.

Parking will be offsite at Walnut Creek Campground, 2342 Walnut Creek Rd, Chillicothe, OH, with a shuttle to the race site (1.5 miles). Parking is $10 per vehicle, payment by cash is requested, and each parked vehicle receives a $5 credit toward future RunFluent events or race-day swag. Each registered runner is allotted a 10x10 tent or crew space; relay teams share one space. Setup times will be assigned with priority to earlier registrants. RunFluent does not issue refunds; deferrals are available if requested at least four weeks before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

24 hr
24 Hour 4 Person Relay
24 hr
24 Hour Solo Race
100 mi
100 Mile Solo Race (new)
10 km
10k
2 Mile Youth (single Loop)
3 Loop Race (new)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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