The Big Deal At Great Seal

Chillicothe, United States • 2 May 2026

Event overview

The Big Deal at Great Seal is a trail running event at Great Seal State Park in Chillicothe, Ohio. The event offers multiple race distances and is presented by the organizer that handles registrations and event administration. Registration closes on Fri, May 1 at 11:59 PM ET.

Distances

  • 100 mile
  • 100k
  • 20 Miler
  • Adult 5k
  • 5k YOUTH

Course and location

Races are based on a 20 mile loop at Great Seal State Park, 4908 Marietta Road, Chillicothe, OH 45601. The loop is described as all single-track trail with two road crossings and about 3000 feet of elevation gain per loop.

Policies and notes

The organizer does not issue refunds on race registrations. Deferrals to future events are offered for an amount equal to the registration fee if requested within four weeks of the event date. No registration changes are accepted after April 2, 2026. More event details are noted as forthcoming. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 mi
100 Mile
100 km
100k
20 mi
20 Miler
5 km
Adult 5k
5 km
5k Youth
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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