The Muddy Duck

Lewis Center, United States • 5 Apr 2026

Event details

The Muddy Duck takes place on Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Lewis Center, Ohio at the Rocks and Roots Trail, Alum Creek State Park. The race start is located just off Hollenback Rd, south of the dog park (3993 Hollenback Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035). Distances offered:

  • 6K
  • 10K
  • 20K
  • 50K

Entry fees follow a tiered schedule: $45 through December 31, $50 from January 1-31, $55 from February 1-29, $60 from March 1-31, and $70 from April 1 through race day. The event has a no refund and no bib transfer policy. The event is a member event of the Ohio Challenge Series. Registered participants receive an event shirt and event medal. Races typically sell out 2-6 weeks before race day.

Course and logistics

The course is on the Rocks and Roots Trail and the layout is subject to change. For multi-lap distances the north and south loops alternate as needed. The north loop is run clockwise for the second 10K, and the south loop is run counter-clockwise for the first 10K. The 6K is an abbreviated north loop with a shortcut near the 1-mile mark; it rejoins the north loop after about 100 meters on an emergency access trail. For the 50K there is a course-close cutoff at 4:00 pm (8 hour limit, 15:27 pace). 50K participants must begin their 4th lap before 1:00 pm and their 5th lap before 2:20 pm. Packet pickup is available at Fleet Feet Columbus in Lewis Center on the Friday and Saturday before the event and at the race site on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
20 km
20k
10 km
10k
6 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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