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Topo Trail Marathon Races

Name: Topo Trail Marathon Races
Start: 2026-12-06
End: 2026-12-06
Location: Bethel

Bethel, United States • 6 Dec 2026

Topo Trail Marathon

The Topo Trail Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, December 6th, 2026, at East Fork State Park. The event uses the park mountain bike trails and is run on a 6.55 mile loop that is 100% singletrack.

There are three race distances:

Quarter: 6.55 mile, 1 lap
Half: 13.1 mile, 2 laps
Full: 26.2 mile, 4 laps

Aid is provided on course with waterstops located at mile 2, mile 4.5, and mile 6.55. The start/finish waterstop will be stocked with water, Hammer product, bananas, and salty snacks. Other aid stations will offer water and Hammer product only.

No race day registration is available; packet pick up and a pre-race meeting are scheduled for the morning of the event. Entry fees listed for the event are Quarter $30, Half $45, and Full $70. The entry fee includes professional chip timing, portable restrooms, a long sleeve race t shirt if registered by 11/14, a pint glass, and a finisher medal.

All finishers receive a finisher medal. Lodging options near the race include motels near the SR125 exit and the East Fork State Park full service campground. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Bethel

Race information

Website

26 mi

Full Marathon

13 mi

Half Marathon

7 mi

Quarter

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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