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Name: Rule The Roost
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Chillicothe

Chillicothe, United States • 17 Oct 2026

Rule the Roost - Chillicothe, OH

Rule the Roost is scheduled for October 17, 2026 in Chillicothe, Ohio and is the third annual edition and the finale of the RunFluent Ohio Trail Series. The event is limited access.

Distances offered:

7K
Youth 7K
12 hour solo
12 hour two person relay

The course is 100% trail, generally hard packed and wide in most places, with some technical sections. The route includes overlooks and cliffs noted for fall colors. Each loop includes full aid, with a hydration station located mid loop. The course is described as spectator and crew friendly.

Awards include top three overall male and female in the 12 hour solo race, top team awards in male, female, and coed categories, and top finisher male and female in the 7K. All finishers receive a finisher award and a race T shirt.

Additional logistics: tent setup is available Friday evening and packet pickup will be announced. Registration closes on Thursday, October 15. RunFluent LLC does not issue refunds on registrations; deferrals to a future RunFluent LLC event may be offered if requested at least four weeks before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Chillicothe

Race information

Website Registration

7 km

Youth 7k

12 Hour

12 Hour Relay

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

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