Steel City 12 Hour Run

Middletown, United States • 9-10 Aug 2025

The Steel City 12 Hour Run & Ruck is a unique endurance event held at Smith Park in Middletown, Ohio. Participants run or ruck for 12 hours on a flat, paved 1.52-mile loop course that parallels Middletown Regional Airport. The race offers various distance goals including half marathon (ruck only), marathon, 50k, and 50 miles for both runners and ruckers carrying at least 25 pounds.

Aid stations provide water, soup, bacon, coffee, and donuts throughout the night. Proceeds support the Art Central Foundation, a nonprofit promoting visual arts education locally. Awards are handcrafted by foundation students, celebrating endurance and community spirit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

12 hr
12 Hour Ruck
12 hr
12 Hour Run
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