Ohio · 50 Miler · 50K · 13.1 Mile
Shawnee Trail Runs
Shawnee Trail Runs is a 50 Miler, 50K and 13.1 Mile event held in West Portsmouth, Ohio. It was last held on October 3, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 400 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- West Portsmouth, OH
- Field size
- ~400 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 3, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- West Portsmouth, Ohio
- Distances
- 50 Miler, 50K, 13.1 Mile
- Field size
- About 400 runners
- Course
- 11000 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- shawneetrailrun.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $110 (from shawneetrailrun.com, checked September 26, 2026)
- Start time
- 5:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — 50 Mile
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 11000 ft gain, 11000 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 6500 ft gain, 6500 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 2600 ft gain, 2600 ft loss (official course data)
About the Shawnee Trail Runs
Shawnee Trail Runs is a trail ultramarathon held in Shawnee State Park and Forest near West Portsmouth, Ohio, offering 50 Mile, 50K, and 13.1 Mile distances on the remote and rugged Shawnee State Forest Backpack Trail. The 50 Mile course includes "The Dark Side," a 9-mile stretch through the state's only designated wilderness area, and all distances start and finish at the Shawnee State Park Lodge.
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Shawnee Trail Runs: common questions
- When is the Shawnee Trail Runs?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Shawnee Trail Runs held?
- In West Portsmouth, Ohio.
- What distances does the Shawnee Trail Runs offer?
- 50 Miler, 50K and 13.1 Mile.
- How many people run the Shawnee Trail Runs?
- About 400 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 Shawnee Trail Runs?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Shawnee Trail Runs?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $110 (from shawneetrailrun.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Shawnee Trail Runs start?
- 5:00 AM EDT.
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