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The Haunted Forest Marathon
The Haunted Forest Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Canal Fulton, Ohio. It was last held on October 25, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 5,042 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Canal Fulton, OH
- Field size
- ~5,042 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 25, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Canal Fulton, Ohio
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 5,042 runners
- Course
- Total elevation gain approximately 57 ft over the 26.2 mi marathon distance; USATF-certified, one of the flattest certified marathon courses in the US.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- haunted262.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road; 57 ft gain, 57 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road; 40 ft gain, 40 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified
- Course profile — 5K
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road
- Course profile — Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Mostly road, some trail; 217 ft gain, 213 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 41°F at the start, 87% humidity, 7 mph wind (based on the 2022 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the The Haunted Forest Marathon
Welcome to the 6th Annual Haunted Forest Marathon Weekend Family Friendly / Themed event featuring a Full Marathon (26.2 miles), a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), and 5K (3.1 miles). First mile on the road / remainder of the race on hard packed crushed limestone and blacktop. Marathon has a total of 57 feet of elevation over the 26.2 mile distance! A GREAT Boston Qualifier which includes a SECOND medal if you qualify on race day. 18% of our 2025 Marathon participants qualified for Boston. AWARDS ha…
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The Haunted Forest Marathon: common questions
- When is the The Haunted Forest Marathon?
- 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 The Haunted Forest Marathon held?
- In Canal Fulton, Ohio.
- What distances does the The Haunted Forest Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the The Haunted Forest Marathon?
- About 5,042 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 The Haunted Forest Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Haunted Forest Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $95 (from runsignup.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the The Haunted Forest Marathon start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the The Haunted Forest Marathon?
- about 41°F at the start, 87% humidity, 7 mph wind (based on the 2022 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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