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Night Owl Trail Races

Name: Night Owl Trail Races
Start: 2025-06-07
End: 2025-06-07
Location: Waynesville

Waynesville, United States • 7 Jun 2025

The Night Owl Trail Races, held at Caesar Creek State Park in Waynesville, Ohio, offer a unique nighttime trail running experience with marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances. The course features beautiful single-track trails around Caesar Creek Lake, combining perimeter loops and scenic woodland paths with rolling hills and some road shoulder running. This fully supported event includes four aid stations stocked with water, nutrition, and snacks. Runners must carry mandatory gear such as headlamps and collapsible cups, as the race is cup-free. The atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, with glow-in-the-dark owl medals, quality swag, awards, and a festive finish line. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Waynesville

Race information

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26 mi

Marathon

13 mi

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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