The Sink or Swim @ Caesar Creek

Waynesville, United States • 25 Apr 2026

Event Overview

The Sink or Swim @ Caesar Creek is a trail running event held on April 25, 2026 at Caesar Creek State Park near Waynesville, Ohio (Cedar Point Group Campsite in the Fifty Springs area). It is part of the Wolf Pack running series and uses mixed terrain trails around the park’s lake, meadows, and wooded areas.

The event offers several race options on the same day:

  • 1/2 Marathon
  • 10K
  • 5K
  • 20K Relay
  • 6 Hours of Power (timed loop event)

There is also a separate 2026 Pack Pass product that covers all 2026 events from this organizer, valid from May 23 to December 31, 2026.

All races start and finish near the Cedar Point group camp/shelter, not at the main campground. Course markings use color-coded flags, cones, and arrows.

Courses and Support

The 1/2 Marathon course includes an out-and-back section with about 730 ft of elevation gain. The 5K, 10K, and 6 Hours of Power share a loop-based trail route with about 300 ft of elevation gain; the 10K consists of two loops of this course.

There is one water station on the 1/2 Marathon route. For the 10K, aid is available at the start/finish line between loops. This is a trail and mixed-terrain event.

Race registration includes a race bib, finisher medal, race sticker, timing and posted results, and access to a points-based scoring system used across the Wolf Pack season. Participants also receive aid station support and products from event sponsors.

The finish line closes at 4:00 PM on April 25. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 hr
6 Hours of Power
Half Marathon
1/2 Marathon
20 km
20k Relay
10 km
10k
5 km
2026 Pack Pass (valid Until 12/31) Covers All 2026 Events
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Run under the stars at Night Owl Trail on January 10, 2026 at Caesar Creek State Park. Choose marathon, half marathon or 10K on scenic rolling single track around the lake and earn a glow in the dark owl medal.

Join the Lake Of The Woods winter trail event on Sat Feb 7 2026 in Farmersville, offering 5k and 50k options for runners and ruckers rain or shine. Enjoy wooded lake loops, a finishers medal and warm camp comforts with soup and a bonfire.

Take on the Frosty 14 at Caesar Creek State Park on Feb 21: a scenic, mostly single track 14 mile trail featuring creek crossings and rolling climbs. Warm up after with homemade chili and great volunteer support.

Enjoy a scenic 10 mile out and back on the Little Miami trail in Yellow Springs on March 7. Chip timing, refreshments and friendly age group awards make this a welcoming community run.