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Steel City 12 Hour Run

Name: Steel City 12 Hour Run
Start: 2025-08-09
End: 2025-08-10
Location: Middletown

Middletown, United States • 9-10 Aug 2025

The Steel City 12 Hour Run & Ruck is a unique endurance event taking place in Middletown, Ohio, designed to challenge participants to run or ruck for 12 hours. Scheduled for August 9-10, 2025, the event features a flat, 1.52-mile loop course around Smith Park. Participants can choose to compete in various distances, including a marathon, 50k, or 50 miles, with awards for top finishers. Proceeds from the event benefit the Art Central Foundation, supporting local visual arts education. The race also includes a fully stocked aid station and encourages community involvement through donations and participation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Middletown

Race information

Registration

12 hr

12 Hour Ruck

12 hr

12 Hour Run

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

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