Sat, August 31, 2024
Camp Manatoc
Trail Half Marathon
Part of the Ohio Endurance Series – Hikers welcome!
DESCRIPTION
The Spirit of Marnoc (Love of the Outdoors) is said to dwell in the woods of the high plateau at Camp Manatoc. This unique, mostly single-track loop course is open for public use only during WRR events! Now is your chance to challenge yourself on the Boy Scout camp’s technical trails. As beautiful as it is difficult, this race leads you through a white pine grove, tons of quick turns, and plenty of hills. Just when you’ve had enough, you’ll love the final hill for your sprint to the finish line!
Looking for an extra challenge? Participate in the Minnehaha 5k at 8:00 A.M. and return to the start line for the Leave No Trace Half Marathon at 9:00 A.M. Hikers welcome for all events.
We have been granted special permission to run/hike with our dogs for this event at Camp Manatoc (but no spectator dogs, please).
COURSE
Click here to view the Leave No Trace and Minnehaha course maps.
DONATIONS
Donations benefit Camp Manatoc, home of the Great Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America.
SWAG OPTIONS
Leave No Trace Half Marathon – Choose One:
- Triblend Tee with Leave No Trace logo and Finisher Medal
- OES Ultra-light Packable Rain/Wind Jacket and Finisher Medal – $20 premium
AWARDS
- Top 3 Overall Male and Female
- Top 3 Male and Female in the following 5-year age groups:
24 & Under, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & Over
OHIO ENDURANCE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Participate in 4 events to qualify and have a chance to be an Ohio Endurance Athlete of the Year! Qualifiers receive a trading card with your photo and Ohio Endurance Series race stats. Awards will be given for the Top 5 Overall, Top 1 Masters, Top 1 Grand Master.
REGISTRATION
- EARLY REGISTRATION (through July 31): $70
- REGULAR REGISTRATION (August 1-20): $75
- LATE REGISTRATION (August 21-31): $80
RACE DAY DETAILS
- START TIME
- Minnehaha 15k & 5k – 8:00 A.M. (no cutoff time)
- Leave No Trace Half Marathon – 9:00 A.M. (5 hour cutoff: First loop should be completed in 2.5 hours; course sweepers will begin sweeping the course 15 minutes after the time to complete the first loop)
- PACKET PICKUP begins at 7:00 A.M. at Camp Manatoc
- FLUID STATIONS (miles 4.5, 11.6) will serve water and Tailwind. Participants are encouraged to carry water.
- AID STATIONS (miles 2.8, 6.55, 7.25, 10) will serve the following:
- Hydration: Water, Tailwind, Coke, ginger ale
- Salty snacks: Pickles, whole white potatoes (cold with salt), potato chips, pretzel nuggets with peanut butter
- Sweet snacks: Payday candy bars, fruit snacks, Fig Newtons, pineapple chunks, bananas
- Food (15k/half marathon finish line): Hot dogs (meat and plant based); sno-cones
MORE INFORMATION
- Leave No Trace Half Marathon is part of the Ohio Endurance Series, featuring fully supported trail races of varying distance and difficulty in the best parks throughout Ohio.
