New Hope Wesleyan Ultra Trail Run
Corydon, United States • 24 Oct 2026
New Hope Wesleyan Ultra Trail Run : O'Bannon Woods State Park
The New Hope Wesleyan Ultra Trail Run is an inaugural ultra marathon event held at O'Bannon Woods State Park in Harrison County, Indiana. The event offers multiple trail distances through primarily single-track forest trails with technical rocky sections and moderate to steep hills.
Available race distances:
- 50K Ultra Trail Run - 31.1 miles, ~3,500 ft elevation
- 13.1 Mile Trail Half Marathon - 13.1 miles, ~1,500 ft elevation
- 6.6 Mile Trail Run - 6.6 miles, ~800 ft elevation
- 5K Trail Fun Run - 3.1 miles, minimal elevation
The 50K is organized as two 13.5-mile loops plus one 4-mile loop, with an 11 hour cutoff and no pacers allowed. Aid stations are located at the Start/Finish, mile 5.5 (unmanned), and mile 10 (full); the half marathon also uses the mile 5.5 and mile 10 stations. Packet pick-up is offered Friday, October 23 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 24 beginning at 6:30 a.m. at the first shelterhouse inside the park. Parking is available in the main lot near the park entrance and additional parking by the fire tower.
Medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each race. Door prizes from local businesses will be randomly awarded to registered participants. Registration fees vary by distance and registration opens May 2, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.