Rule The Roost

Chillicothe, United States • 17 Oct 2026

Event Information

Rule the Roost is a running event held in Chillicothe, Ohio. This will be its third annual occurrence. It is the final event of the RunFluent Ohio Trail Series.

Distances and Courses

The event offers three race distances:

  • 12 hour solo
  • 12 hour 2 person relay
  • 7K

The course is 100% trail. The trail surface is described as hard-packed and wide in most areas, with some technical sections. It features beautiful overlooks and cliffs, timed for fall colors.

Event Details

For the 12-hour solo race, there are aid stations with full aid available each loop and a hydration station mid-loop. There will be an area for tent setup on Friday evening before the event. Packet pickup details are to be announced.

Awards

Awards are given for several categories. For the 12 hour solo: top 3 overall male and female. For the 12 hour relay: top team in male, female, and coed categories. For the 7K: top male and female finisher. All finishers will receive a finisher award and a race t-shirt.

Registration Policy

The organizer, RunFluent LLC, does not issue refunds for race registrations. Instead, they offer deferrals to any future RunFluent LLC event, provided the deferral request is made at least four weeks before the event date. No registration changes are accepted after a specified deadline. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 km
7 km
Youth 7k
12 Hour Relay
12 Hour
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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