Shawnee Trail Runs
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Shawnee Trail Runs
The Shawnee Trail Runs include three trail distances run in Shawnee State Park and Forest near West Portsmouth, Ohio. The event uses a near-single loop course for the longest distance and primarily follows the Shawnee State Forest Backpack Trail through remote and designated wilderness sections. The combined field is limited to 400 participants.
Distances
- 54 miles (50 Mile): 11,000 ft gain; near-single loop on Backpack Trail.
- 31 miles (50K): 6,500 ft gain; follows Backpack Trail and bridle/gravel sections.
- 13.1 miles: lollipop route giving a shorter trail experience.
The 50 Mile course includes an initial opening loop and a continuous loop that passes through a designated wilderness area known as "The Dark Side," a remote nine mile section where trail work is done by hand. Course surfaces include forest singletrack, several miles of gravel road, and a small amount of pavement. Aid stations are staged as water only, medium, or full, with full and medium stations offering an electrolyte drink mix. The event is cupless; runners must carry their own cup, bottle, or collapsible cup to use at aid stations.
Participant provisions include an entrant apparel item for all entrants and finishers awards: a wooden finisher medal for the 50 Mile, a unique award for the 50K, and a finishers award for the half marathon. Crewing is allowed only at designated crewable aid stations and pacers are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
