The Little Miami Trail Challenge
Yellow Springs, United States • 9-10 May 2026
The Little Miami Trail Challenge @ John Bryan : overview
The event takes place May 9-10, 2026 at John Bryan State Park, Lower Shelter House, 3790 State Route 370, Yellow Springs, OH 45387. It is organized by the Wolf Pack and runs under a special use authorization from John Bryan State Park. The schedule covers two days and includes multiple race formats and a season pass option valid through 12/31. Race registration includes a race bib, finishers medal, race sticker, timing and posted results with a points system, sponsor products, aid station support, and product discounts.
Courses and logistics
Distances and event formats:
- 1/2 Marathon - two loops
- 10K - one loop
- 5K - one loop
- 20K Relay
- 6 Hours of Power
- 2026 Pack Pass (entry into all 2026 events)
All races start and finish at the Lower Stone Shelter. Elevation gains are listed as 650 ft for the half marathon, 325 ft for the 10K, and 180 ft for the 5K. The courses are trail and mixed terrain and are marked with color-coded flags, cones, and arrows. There is one water station along the half marathon and 10K routes; half marathon runners receive aid station support at the Start/Finish before a second loop. The event offers timing, posted results, and inclusion in the Wolf Pack seasonal scoring system. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.