Upcoming Events

A 25 and 50 kilometer trail ultra martahon on the beautiful and scenic trails of Mohican State Park.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/Forget-the-PR-Mohican-50k-157495701241/posts/

https://www.ironfurnacetrailrun.com/

https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=60244

The Friends of the Heart of Ohio Trail, the Kokosing Gap Trail Board and Knox County Park District are hosting a day of family-filled fun at the C. A. & C. Depot in Mount Vernon. The Rails to Trails Conservancy Opening Day for Trails is a nationwide celebration of local rail trails and how they bring life to communities and their residents. This annual event is a celebration of the return of spring and the substantial increase in trail visitors and 2019 marks the 7th year for this event. Join us in the fun and activities that are being planned.

Very little is known about testicular cancer – very little is known about cancer itself. Join us on Saturday, April 13 to change that. There will be a 5K run/walk beginning at the North Shore Ramp in Buckeye Lake and ending at the Chef Shack on St. Rt. 79. It is $20 to participate and 100% of the donations will go to the Testicular Cancer Foundation.

Join Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails at the London Coffee Peddler, Saturday, April 13th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate Opening Day for Trails 2019! Free coffee, free cookies, and free camaraderie!

Meet at the Day Lodge. Hike 3 miles on the Sugar Shack Loop than continue on for 3 more miles to an Old Growth Forest and secluded beach.

Register between 1-3pm at Noble Township Hall

Sponsored by: Heritage Trails Park District, www.htparks.org, and Ohio State Parks

Meet at the Campground Boat Ramp. Total miles – 4.

http://www.thunderbunny50k.com/

Join us this spring, and race the 5th Annual Salt Fork Trail Challenge. Once again the course will be run in the opposite direction the famous fall Salt Fork Trail race. Those same hills that you may have cursed before will provide you with that needed break for what lies ahead.

https://www.ohiooutside.com/spring-challenge/

Meet at the Hemlock Gorge Trailhead located in Camp Area A; South of Loudonville off State Route 3.

Mohican hosts a diversity of native Ohio wildflowers. Come and see which species occur right here at Mohican State Park. Trail is moderate.

Meet at the Hemlock Gorge Trailhead located in Camp Area A; South of Loudonville off State Route 3.

Mohican offers some of the most spectacular and rewarding birding in the area. From eagles to warblers and woodpeckers, take a hike with the birds for a wonderful start to the day. Three miles, trail is moderate. Bring binoculars.

Meet at the Flat Fork Picnic Area. Hike 3 miles through the Caesar Creek Gorge and back. Then continue on for 3 more miles to the Swinging Bridge and back. See wildflowers and scenic views of the lake. 

The upcoming rally schedule will include competition Thursday evening in downtown Chicllicothe/Yoctangee Park. Friday will be in Shawnee State Forest/Portsmouth. We’ll continue the fun on Saturday in Zaleski State Forest/McArthur followed by a quick jaunt through Scioto Trail State Park before finishing in downtown Chillicothe where we will celebrate with awards and and after-party.

www.southernohioforestrally.com

The first leg of this race is a 36 mile bike loop that begins and ends at the Marina area of Independence Dam State Park. In the second leg participants canoe or kayak down the Maumee River from just below the dam to the Village of Florida. The last leg is 8 miles of backpacking on the towpath trail along the Maumee River. The total distance is 50 miles.

Run on the trails 1.5 miles, bike on road around Alum Creek Reservoir 13 miles, run on the trail 3.1 miles.

The Dirty Duathlon

Meet the Park Naturalist at the Nature Center for a 5 mile guided hike to the Fossil Fields. See Pioneer Village, the Swinging Bridge, Horseshoe Falls, and a Rock Gorge.

Meet at the Hemlock Grove Picnic Area located by the covered bridge.Hike along the river and learn more about our fascinating Fungi

Meet at the Hemlock Gorge Trailhead located in Camp Area A; South of Loudonville off State Route 3.

For years plants have provided valuable natural remedies as well as wild edibles. Learn the history and lore of these plants, some of which are still used today. Trail is moderate.

This amateur multi-sport festival features 7 sports, an expo and opening ceremonies. It will feature 7 sports for teams and individuals.

http://ohiogames.org/

The Dream Big 5K/10K will be open to the community. American Showa is the main sponsor of the race event. Proceeds from this event will be used to fund various organizations in the Greater Columbus community to help children with muscular dystrophy.

This is a triathlon consisting of swim, bike, and run.

https://www.imathlete.com/#/legacy?url=%2Fevents%2FEventOverview.aspx%3FfEID%3D70502%26fQuery%3D%26z%3D1541085139094

All proceeds generated go to the Friends of the Buckeye Lake Library. This non-profit sole intent is to keep the B.L. library open. We provide rent utilities, insurance, cleaning supplies, and special events.

Meet at the Day Lodge. Total miles – 7.

Swim, bike, run, -or- run, bike, run event (triathlon and duathlon) – point-to-point event that starts at Delaware State Park and finishes at Mingo Park in Delaware.

Mingoman Triathlon & Duathlon

Meet at the Campground entrance parking lot. Total miles – 6.

Meet at the Hemlock Grove Picnic Area located by the covered bridge. Are you a believer? Join us for a hike to learn the ways of bigfoot. Be prepared to carpool to different locations.

Meet at the Nature Center. Hike to the Fossil Field and back. Total miles – 6.

Meet at the Fifty Springs Trail first parking lot to hike past Crawdad Falls on to Horseshoe Falls. Total miles – 7.

This event includes 8 mile, 25K, 50K, and 50 mile trail races. The course is a 4 mile loop around the beautiful Hargus Lake.

https://www.facebook.com/50s-For-Yo-Momma-Ultra-Trail-Run-136516573060167/

Challenge Columbus Team Duathlon is part of the Challenge Columbus corporate events series. The duathlon is open to all for-profit, not-for-profit, government, schools, and any other corporate entity who wishes to be part of this health and fitness event.

Team Duathlon Relay

Swim, bike, run, -or- run, bike, run event. No other limitations.

All-Female Triathlon For Hope & All-Girl Splash-n-Dash

Meet at the Nature Center to hike through the Pioneer Village’s March Through Time. Continue to the beautiful Gorge Loop. Total miles – 7.

Anyone may come to the winery, pay the entry fee ($35.40) charitable contribution, provide personal information, and then ride. Public is welcome to register but must agree to rules in our waiver.

https://www.facebook.com/bikebuckeyelake/

This race serves as the championship race for the FIT Family Series. The triathlon starts off with a beautiful swim course in Turkeyfoot Lake along the beach. Duathletes start off with a 5k out and back run within the park. The bike course loop through the country roads surrounding the park. Both events finish with a run through the park with the finish line overlooking Portage Lakes.

Portage Lakes State Park

Join us at the Day Lodge. Come hike to the Park Naturalist’s favorite Paw Paw tree patch. Total miles – 7.

Meet at the Horseman’s Camp parking lot. Total miles – 10.

Run or walk with your four-legged friends. Prizes for top runner, raffle, and silent auction.

Meet at the Fifty Springs Trail parking lot. Total miles – 7.

The core of the Out of the Darkness Walks, the Community Walks created a movement. Held in hundreds of cities across the country, they give people the courage to open up about their own struggle or loss, and the platform to change our culture’s approach to mental health.

https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1385&eventGroupID=9AA117B3-F522-BB6D-359D1AA2D75A7958

Second annual race; superhero themed and timed event; finisher/costume awards and entertainment by Deputy Dawg DJ

www.runsignup.com/showman

Meet at the Fifty Springs Trail first parking lot. Total miles – 13.

Join us for a guided hike on the 13 mile Perimeter Trail through some of our most scenic areas in the fall.  Bring your lunch, water, and hiking shoes.  Remember to dress for the weather.

We being with the story, Owl Moon, which tells of a father and daughter on a winter hike in search of a Great-Horned Owl. After the story we will go in search of Caesar Creek owl species. In November, owls re-establish territories and prepare for nesting. Please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight if you have one. Registration is required. This is a Friends of Caesar Creek Program, $2 per person. To register, call the Visitor Center at 513-897-1050.

Trail run – multiple distances.

Viking Dash Locations

Tough course with stocked aid stations.
Salt Fork hoodie, finishers beer glass, awards as you cross the finish line.
Post Race Beer (fill your finishers glass) and Snacks.
Hang out post race in the lodge by the fire, or even spend the night at the park.
Race results posted Sunday night.
Ability to spend Sunday with your family.

https://www.ohiooutside.com/salt-fork/