Best of the West Marathon & Half Marathon
Sep 21, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Best of the West Marathon & Half Marathon
Ravenna OH, 44266
USA
Entry Fee $70
(Lowest or Early Registration)
Entry Fee 2 $90
(Highest or Late Registration)
Prize Money: no
Distance(s):
- 13.1M
- 26.2M
Type: Trail
Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 95%
First Year of the Event: 2023
Description:
We will be celebrating the brand new Buckeye Trail section at West Branch State Park. The Buckeye Trail has recently been designated a State Trail by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and is only the third trail to receive this recognition. This brand new section is the first of more to come!
West Branch State Park is predominantly forested with a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees. The forest is primarily oak-hickory and provides habitats for a diverse array of wildlife, including deer, foxes, raccoons, squirrels, pheasant, and songbirds. The dense canopy provides shade and cool temperatures in the warmer months making it perfect for hiking and running.
Marathoners will make their way around the eastern end of the lake crossing the dam and then continuing to the entrance to the campground before returning back to the beach. Half marathoners will take a shuttle from the beach to their start line (the marathon turn around point).
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Past Event Dates
Held on Sep 21, 2024