Venture over to Caesar Creek State Park for a scenic trail course that runs along the Caesar Creek Reservoir and features everything for the trail runner - single track trails, rolling course, dry stream bed crossings, and shaded wooded course. This will be a course that has a lot of variety, and will test your resolve!
About the Course
The single-track course length is approximately 6.6 miles. 5K and 10K trail runners will run to their designated turnaround points on the trail and return to Start/Finish area. Half Marathon runners will complete the full length of the course and back for their distance. Full Marathon runners will complete the full length out-n-back twice for a total marathon distance. See Course Map below.
Re-Fueling Stations and Restrooms
There will be at least 2 re-fueling stations on the course containing water, Gatorade, Base Bars, and other light snacks. There will be basic 1st aid kits available for your small cuts and scrapes needs. Half and Full marathon participants are encouraged to carry their own hydration.
Park restrooms will be located at the Start/Finish, 1.5 miles (Furnace Shoals) and then at the trail end at the Nature Center. Based on access, a 3rd station will be located at the 4.5 mile mark.
Schedule of Events - Saturday, July 16
- Onsite Check-in at Caesar Creek Beach Pavilion: 5:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
- Full Marathon Start: 6:30 a.m.
- Half Marathon Start: 7:00 a.m.
- 10K Start: 8:00 a.m.
- 5K Start: 8:30 a.m.
- Course Closes: 2:30 p.m.
Shirt, Swag, Awards, and Finishers Amenity
All participants will receive a a pair of Mud Gear socks and a event shirt, unless opt-out under the "Save a Tree" program.
Top 3 Male and Female Finishers in each distance will receive a commemorative award.
All finishers of the Queen City Trail Scramble will receive a fresh-looking BOCO "Greenswell Trail Running Hat"
A Reluctant Hat Model
Athletic Brewing BEER, FIT FOR ALL TIMES
Enjoy and try a cold non-alcoholic Athletic Brewing Beer after your race. Whether you’re looking to cut out alcohol for life or just for a night, you shouldn’t have to sacrifice your ability to be healthy, active and at your best, to enjoy great beer.
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Registration fees
5K Trail Run/Walk/Ruck Closed
Online registration closed-
Sprint Division #1
- Online registration closed
10K Trail Run/Walk/Ruck Closed
Online registration closed-
Sprint Division #2
- Online registration closed
Half Marathon Trail Run/Walk/Ruck Closed
Online registration closed-
Step-Up
- Online registration closed
Marathon Trail Run/Walk/Ruck Closed
Online registration closed-
Enduro Division
- Online registration closed
Course Trail Map & Course Information
START LOCATION: Caesar Creek State Park - Beach
PLEASE NOTE: The race directors reserve the right to adjust this course if asked to do so by ODNR, State Park officials, Medical Director or to otherwise enhance runner safety in the event of severe flooding or very inclement weather….but please expect rocks, roots, fallen trees and branches, stream crossings and other fun we love at trail races!
If the course is adjusted where by use of the trails is restricted by park officials, the course maybe modified to bypass impassable sections of the course. Your safety is first and foremost.
MAP VIEW #1
MAP VIEW #2
Views From The Trail
About Greenswell Events
Greenswell events is based in Columbus, Ohio & Ohio's premier Trail Running event organizer. For more about us and our event schedule, visit www.Greenswell.com
Contact information
- Event contact
- Craig Thompson