East Fork 100 mi, 100K, 50K, and 15 mi
The East Fork races are back for their fourth year in collaboration with Tri State Running Company. This event offers 100 miles, 100K, 50K, and 15 miles races, being the only 100 mi and 100K races in the Southwest Ohio area.
The course travels counterclockwise on beautiful and challenging trails around William H. Harsha Lake in East Fork State Park. The entire loop is approximately 33 miles, with runners completing three loops for the 100 miles, two for the 100K, and one for the 50K. The 15-mile course is an out-and-back on rolling trails.
The course follows mountain bike trails, hiking trails, a small section of park road, and a significant portion of the Steve Newman Worldwalker Perimeter trail. Expect dry trails in September with creek crossings for cooling off, beautiful lake views, single track trails, a waterfall, and refreshing creek crossings.
Start Times:
- 50K: 7:00 AM
- 100 Miler: 7:30 AM
- 100K: 7:30 AM
- 15 Miler: 8:00 AM
Cutoffs:
- 100 mi: 40-hour cutoff (11:30 PM on Sunday)
- 100K: 40-hour cutoff
- 50K: 40-hour cutoff
- 15 Miler: 12-hour cutoff (8:00 PM Saturday)
Aid Stations and Distances:
- Main Aid Station (Start/Finish): Mile 0/33.7/67.4/101.1
- Unmanned Water Station (Clover Road Trail): Mile 3.0/36.7/70.4
- Reisinger Boat Ramp: Mile 7.3/41/74.7 (Turn around for 15 mi runners)
- Twin Bridges: Mile 13.2/46.9/80.6
- East Fork Nature Center Shelter: Mile 20.4/54.1/87.8 (Hard cutoff: 4 PM for the last loop)
- Little Miami River: Mile 26.3/60/93.7
- Unmanned Water Station (Mountain Bike South Trail Head): Mile 30.4/64.1/97.8
Mandatory Gear: Headlamp/waist light with spare batteries, cell phone, container for at least 1 liter of liquid, emergency poncho/rain jacket.
Cupless Race: Participants must carry their own bottles/bladder and a reusable cup.
Pacers: Allowed for 100 mi and 100K runners starting with the second loop.
Packet Pickup: Friday 9/11 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM and Saturday 9/12 from 5:30 AM - 7:30 AM at the start/finish area.
Swag: All entrants receive high-quality swag, including rabbit gear. Finishers receive awards. 100 mi finishers receive belt buckles.
Refunds: No refunds.
