Saturday, December 6, 2025
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, December 7, 2025
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Salt Fork State Park
50k | 20 Mile | 10 Mile Trail Race
Part of the Ohio Endurance Series – Hikers welcome in the 10 miler!
DESCRIPTION
One of the largest trail races in the tri-state area! Join over 800 people, make new friends, and see why everyone loves this adventure. If you spot Bigfoot, don’t forget to give him a hug!
COURSE
The well marked route is a 10.4 mile loop course with rolling hills on hiking and bridle trails, entirely within Salt Fork State Park. The course is marked with pink blazes, permanent wooden signs, and is known for eating trail shoes! 50k participants will run a total of three loops for over 4,000′ of elevation gain. 20 milers will run two loops, and 10 milers will complete one. Click here to view the Bigfoot course maps.
Saturday includes 50k, 20 mile, and 10 mile distances; Sunday features a 10 mile event. Awards will be given for all events. For an extra challenge, participate on Saturday AND Sunday and get 50% off the Sunday 10 mile event.
LODGING
Stay right at the start/finish line – reserve your room at Salt Fork Lodge! To get the special race discount, you must call the reservation line at 740-435-9000 to book under the Western Reserve Racing Bigfoot race block. You will not receive the discount if you book online. A deposit is due at the time the reservation is made, and the deposit is fully refundable up to 72 hours prior to arrival.
DONATIONS
Donations benefit Guernsey County Sheriff’s Mounted Search and Rescue.
SWAG
Choose one:
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- Triblend Tee with Bigfoot logo and a Finisher Medal
- Hoodie with Bigfoot logo and a Finisher Medal – $25 premium
- Triblend and Hoodie also available as add-ons
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.
REGISTRATION
- SAVE 50% on Sunday when you sign up for any Saturday event
- EARLY (through 11/5)
- 50k – $90
- 20 mile – $75
- 10 mile – $50
- REGULAR (11/6 – 11/25)
- 50k – $95
- 20 mile – $85
- 10 mile – $60
- LATE (11/26 – 12/7)
- 50k – $100
- 20 mile – $90
- 10 mile – $65
RACE DAY DETAILS
- LOCATION: Salt Fork Lodge, 11073 Natural Resources Rd 3, Kimbolton, OH 43749
- START TIME
- Saturday 50k | 20 Mile – 8:30 AM (8.5 hour cutoff)
- Saturday 10 Mile – 8:45 AM (8.25 hour cutoff)
- Sunday 10 Mile – 9:00 AM (5 hour cutoff)
- PACKET PICKUP
- Location: Salt Fork Lodge (4th floor, The Summit Room)
- Friday: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 6:30 – 8:45 AM
- Sunday: 7:30 – 9:00 AM
- DROP BAGS
- Participants may have a drop bag that is accessible at the completion of each 10 mile loop. Mark your bag with your name and bib number and bring it to the start of the race. You may also use your car as a mini aid station!
AID STATIONS: TBD
MORE INFORMATION
- Bigfoot 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 10M Results
2015 50k Results, 2015 10M Results
2014 50k Results, 2014 10M Results
2013 50k Results, 2013 10M Results
