Topo Trail Marathon Races

Bethel, United States • 6 Dec 2026

Topo Trail Marathon Races - Bethel, OH

The Topo Trail Marathon Races take place on the East Fork State Park mountain bike trails near Bethel, Ohio, with the venue listed as 3294 Elklick Road. The event uses a single 6.55 mile loop run entirely on singletrack; different race distances are formed by repeating the loop.

  • 6.55 mile Quarter - 1 lap on the singletrack loop
  • 13.1 mile Half - 2 laps on the singletrack loop
  • 26.2 mile Full - 4 laps on the singletrack loop

Aid is available on course with waterstops located at mile 2, mile 4.5, and mile 6.55. The start and finish aid station is stocked with water, Gatorade, bananas, and salty snacks. Other aid stations provide water and Gatorade only.

Packet pick up occurs on race morning and there is no race day registration. A pre race meeting is scheduled before the event and a course cutoff is enforced after which racers will not be permitted to begin another lap. Race services included with entry are professional chip timing, portable restrooms, a long sleeve race t shirt subject to a registration deadline, a pint glass, and a finisher medal. A block of local hotel rooms and a full service campground at the park are noted as lodging options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
Topo Full Marathon
13 mi
Topo Half Marathon
7 mi
Topo Quarter Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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