Redbud Trail Challenge
Summerfield, United States • 2 May 2026
Event Overview
The Redbud Trail Challenge is a trail run and hike event. It takes place on the 600-acre forested property of the Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp in the hills of Southeast Ohio. The event benefits the camp, a nonprofit organization.
Course Details
Participants can choose between two distances:
- 5k - This is a run or walk option. The course goes through one primitive campsite built by the camp's residents. It is described as less rugged than the 10k.
- 10k - This is a run-only option. The course is described as strenuous, with over 1,700 feet of elevation gain. It is approximately 40% technical single track and 60% old logging trails. It passes through two primitive campsites.
Both courses feature unique elements like crossing a 68-foot "Nehemiah" suspension bridge, running past large boulders, and traveling through a spring forest with redbud and dogwood blossoms. There are refreshment and first aid stations on the course: three for the 10k and two for the 5k.
Additional Information
A post-event meal is provided, typically including grilled hamburgers, baked beans, potato salad, cookies, and ice cream. An award ceremony recognizes the top two finishers in various age categories for both the 5k and 10k events. Participants who register by a specified date receive an event t-shirt and a gift, while supplies last. Race day registration is also available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.