Fools

Saturday, May 23, 2026
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Camp Manatoc
Trail Race

Part of the Ohio Endurance Series – Hikers welcome!

DESCRIPTION

Trailblazers and fun-chasers, grab your sneakers and head to Camp Manatoc! With a 10k, half marathon, marathon, and 8-hour format, Fools is your ticket to ultra-ready prep or a wild day with your trail posse. Fools is your ultimate training ground for longer races like the Burning River Endurance Run & Relay. The course is packed with wide-open trails, twisty singletrack, and sassy hills to master your endurance game.

• Practice Smart: Try different fuel, hydration, gear, and pacing strategies.
• Supported Setup: Fully stocked aid station plus your own rest area for quick recovery.
• Build Confidence: Get ready to crush your next big race in a low-pressure setting!

COURSE

Other than a road crossing or two, the course is 100% trails – from wide open trail to twisting and turning single track, and some challenging hills of course! Click here to view the Fools Course Map (map coming soon)

DONATIONS

Donations benefit Camp Manatoc, home of the Great Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America.

SWAG OPTIONS

Choose one:

• Triblend Tee with Fools logo and a Finisher Medal
• OES Ultra-light Packable Rain/Wind Jacket and Finisher Medal – $20 premium

AWARDS

Awards for each event:

• Top 3 Overall Male and Female

• Top 3 Male and Female in the following 5-year age groups:
  24 & Under, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & Over

OHIO ENDURANCE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

Participate in 4 events to qualify and have a chance to be an Ohio Endurance Athlete of the Year! Qualifiers receive a trading card with your photo and Ohio Endurance Series race stats. Awards will be given for the Top 5 Overall, Top 1 Masters, Top 1 Grand Master.

• 2025 Series Results

• 2024 Series Results

• 2023 Series Results

REGISTRATION

• EARLY (through 5/22)
  • 10k – $40
  • Half Marathon – $70
  • Marathon – $85
  • 8 Hour – $85

• REGULAR (5/23 – 5/12)
  • 10k – $40
  • Half Marathon – $80
  • Marathon – $95
  • 8 Hour – $95

• LATE (5/13 – 5/23)
  • 10k – $45
  • Half Marathon – $85
  • Marathon – $100
  • 8 Hour – $100

RACE DAY DETAILS

• LOCATION: Camp Manatoc, 1075 Truxell Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264

• START TIME: 8:00 AM

MORE INFORMATION

• Fools is part of the Ohio Endurance Series, featuring fully supported trail races of varying distance and difficulty in the best parks throughout Ohio.

ARCHIVED RESULTS

2016 50k Results, 2016 25k Results
2015 50k Results, 2015 25k Results
2014 50k Results, 2014 25k Results
2013 50k Results, 2013 25k Results