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Shawnee Trail Runs

Name: Shawnee Trail Runs
Start: 2025-10-11
End: 2025-10-11
Location: West Portsmouth

West Portsmouth, United States • 11 Oct 2025

The Shawnee Trail Runs is a challenging ultra marathon event held in West Portsmouth, Ohio, featuring three distances: a 54-mile ultra, a 50K, and a 13.1-mile half marathon. The courses traverse some of Ohio's most rugged terrain, including the Shawnee State Forest Backpack Trail, with significant elevation gains. The 54-mile route includes a unique section known as "The Dark Side," which takes runners through a remote wilderness area. The event is designed for runners of all abilities, offering a chance to experience the beauty and challenge of trail running in a secluded setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio West Portsmouth

Race information

Website Registration

54 mi

11000 m+

54 Miles

50 km

6500 m+

50k

13 mi

2600 m+

13.1 Mile

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

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Lucasville - 8 mi from West Portsmouth

Backyard Ultra

4 mi

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