ORRRC Winter Solstice Trail Half Marathon

Yellow Springs, United States • 20 Dec 2025

Event overview

The ORRRC Winter Solstice Trail Half marathon takes place on December 20, 2025, in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The race is presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club and is held on trail terrain. The event location is listed as 3690 State Route 370, Yellow Springs, OH, with parking at John Bryan State Park (3790 State Route 370). The course is chip-timed and aid stations are provided. Participants have 4.5 hours to complete the distance and must reach the final aid station by 3.5 hours. Runners who finish before the cutoff will receive a commemorative finisher award; small age-group awards may also be given. Refreshments are provided.

Entry, registration and rules

Pre-registration is handled through RunSignup and race-day registration is also available until shortly before the race; paper registration sheets are available if needed. All current ORRRC members may run for free when membership is verified. Non-members pay $10 for ages 15 and older; ages 14 and under run free. The club offers an annual membership option for registration. Minors may be pre-registered by a parent or guardian and must have a liability waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Participants pick up timing chips at the event registration table. Volunteers support race operations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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