Ohio · Half Marathon · 5K · 6.1 Miles
Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run, Hike and Backpack
Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run, Hike and Backpack is a half marathon, 5K and 6.1 Miles event held in Shawnee, Ohio. It was last held on September 25, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 60 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Shawnee, OH
- Field size
- ~60 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 25, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Shawnee, Ohio
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K, 6.1 Miles
- Field size
- About 60 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- buckeyetrail.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 23, 2026: not announced
About the Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run, Hike and Backpack
The Blue Blaze Festival - Run, Hike & Backpack on the Buckeye Trail The Blue Blaze Festival is a celebration of Ohio's Buckeye Trail in conjunction with National Public Lands Day. Whether you are a trail runner, hiker, or would like to learn more about backpacking you are welcome to be a part of our celebration of the Buckeye Trail (BT). Join us for the 2026 Blue Blaze Festival and explore the diversity and beauty of the outdoors. This year we will be joining forces with Destination Shawnee, th…
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Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run, Hike and Backpack: common questions
- When is the Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run, Hike and Backpack?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run, Hike and Backpack held?
- In Shawnee, Ohio.
- What distances does the Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run, Hike and Backpack offer?
- Half Marathon, 5K and 6.1 Miles.
- How many people run the Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run, Hike and Backpack?
- About 60 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run, Hike and Backpack?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Run, Hike and Backpack?
- Registration status as last checked September 23, 2026: not announced.
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