Camp Hook 4 Hour Trail Runs
Camp Hook Trail Runs is an authentic weekend of 4-hour events presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club and offers runners the opportunity to participate in 4-Hour Solo and 4-Hour Team Relay events. The historic former scout camp, Camp Hook, sits at the southern end of Twin Creek MetroPark. Both races will be on the scenic purple trail and use of single track around Lake George. Spring growth delivers spectacular views along with blooming Redbud trees.
DATE & TIME
- SOLO RACE: Saturday, April 11, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- RELAY RACE: Sunday, April 12, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
LOCATION
Twin Creek MetroPark Event Area: Camp Hook located @ Southern Point of Park
8539 Morningstar Rd, Franklin, OH 45005
Look for Access Road on West Side of Morningstar marked with Lake George & Camp Hook Signage. Pass Lake George and head up hill to event parking.
COURSE DETAILS
- COURSE LENGTH: A 1.85 mile(ish) loop!
- RELAY CONCEPT: One team member on the loop (it's a team event), with teammates alternating loops!
- COMPOSITION: 5% Grass / 95% Trails with Roots
- ELEVATION: Moderate Elevation
- OBSTACLES: 1 Dry Creek Bed Crossing (Weather Dependent)
EVENT TYPES
- RELAY: This will be a 2-or-3 Person Team Event. No Individual Participants. Event will be capped at 90 runners.
- SOLO: This will be an individual race to challenge yourself for 4 hours of fun! Event will be capped at 60 runners.
COST
$25.00 PER PARTICIPANT (each race)
TIME LIMIT
Races will have a 4-hour running clock.
SCHEDULE
SOLO SCHEDULE
- 1:00 pm Gate is Open
- 1:00 - 1:45 - Solo Runner Check-In
- 1:55 - Race Announcements
- 2:00 - 6:00 Race Time
- 6:15 Solo Awards Presentation
RELAY SCHEDULE
- 8:00 am Gate is Open
- 8:00 - 8:45 Team Check In
- 8:55 – Race Announcements
- 9:00 – Relay Start with (1) Runner from Each Team
- 1:00 – Awesome Day of Team Racing Ends
- 1:15 – Team Awards
AWARDS
Finisher awards for all participants. SOLO: Top 5 Male & Female. RELAY: Top three teams in All Female, All Male, and Co-Ed categories. Special Relay Awards for Best Team Costumes and Best Decorated Team Camp. Special Award for competing both Races.
START/FINISH AREA
The start/finish area will be within the Parade Field. Bring camping/lawn chairs and limit (1) 10'x10' or smaller pop up canopy per team.
AID STATION
One Aid Station located at the start/finish area with traditional Ultra Race style snack/food, water, & drinks.
CAMPING
Three primitive camping areas available: Tecumseh, Geronimo, & Little Turtle. Reserved for Saturday, April 12th. Firewood provided. Email Race Director to reserve.
RACE DIRECTOR
Micah Lipps
