Name: Smoke Rise Trail Runs
Start: 2023-09-16T07:00:00-04:00
Location: Burr Oak State Park Campground, Burr Oak Road, Glouster, OH

The Smoke Rise Trail Runs take place on the rolling trails of Burr Oak State Park. The trails feature a mix of hiking and bridle trails and includes several creek crossings. The Smoke Rise begins at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, September 16 during a beautiful Ohio sunrise, continues through out the day, and finishes at 3:00 p.m. There is an 8-hour cut-off for the marathon and 7-hour cut-off for the half marathon.

The course is primarily trail with a small portion (less than 10%) that is paved surface. The marathon course is a full loop that starts/finishes at the Burr Oak Lodge. The half marathon is a point-to-point starting at the halfway point of the marathon at Dock 4 Marina and finishes at the Burr Oak Lodge (see transportation below). The 5 mile course is ideal for short course trail runners, ruckers and hikers and starts and finishes at the Lodge.

Race Day Details

Start Times:

Marathon: 7:00 am - Burr Oak Lodge (1)
Half Marathon: 8:00 am - Dock 4 Marina (2)
5 Mile: 8:30 am - Burr Oak Lodge (1)

(1) Burr Oak Lodge, 10220 Burr Oak Lodge Rd, Glouster, OH 45732
(2) Dock 4 Marina, 5250 Beach Rd, Glouster, OH 45732

Course Maps

Click here to view Full Marathon Course Map
Click here to view Half Marathon Course Map
Click here to view 5 Mile Course Map

Race Fields

Individual (Solo). Solo runners will run their respective distance continuously throughout the event.
Duo Running. Ideal for those who don't want to run alone and want to take on the race with a friend. Each athlete receives a time but must start and finish their selected race distance together. Duo running category is for Marathon and Half Marathon only. Duo categories are Male, Female, and Mixed.

Drop Bag Area

Runners will have a designated area at the Start/Finish for a drop bag, tent, chairs, cooler with food/fluids, additional gear, etc. The half marathon participant may leave a bag at the Start and we will transport it to the Finish for you. There will be gender-based changing tents available at the Finish.

Half Marathon Transportation

The start of the Half Marathon is at the Dock 4 Marina, 5250 Beach Rd in Glouster, about a 20 minute drive from the lodge. Half Marathon participants should park (or be dropped off) at the Marina. You can take the shuttle back to the Marina after you finish but note that there maybe a wait before the shuttle can take you back. You may want to pack a drop bag with a change of clothes for the finish line.

Ideally, half marathon participants are dropped-off at the Start.

Marathon participants will start and finish at the Lodge and will not require transportation.

Leave No Trace

To minimize trash on the trails, the Smoke Rise is a CUP-FREE RACE. This means that paper cups will not be provided for water and will only be available for Gatorade and soda. All runners will be responsible for carrying their own refillable hand-held bottle or hydration system. Runners will be required to throw their trash away in proper receptible before leaving the aid station. Any runner found intentionally leaving cups, gel wrappers, or other trash on the trail will be disqualified.

What you Get

Each participant receives a custom long-sleeve unisex tri-blend race tee, cotton gloves, MudGear socks, and a custom Aravaipa Artworx finishers amenity or medal.

Awards will be awarded as follows:

Top 3 Overall Male and Female finishers
Top Male and Female finisher in the following age groups:
- 29 & Under, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54. 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & over
Top Duo - Marathon & Half Marathon (Male, Female, and Mixed Duo)

Timing

All participants are timed. Each lap is timed and time is accumulated for solo runners and as a team. We utilize the MyLaps timing system for timing and scoring.

Transfers, Refunds, and Injury Deferral

There are no refunds or transfers permitted. Injury deferral request will be honored until August 1 or 45 days prior to event. Injury deferral request must be made via email prior to 11:59 pm on August 1. Injury deferrals after this date will not be accepted. The event does provide RegistrationShield registration insurance as an optional purchase during the registration to cover injuries and other health matters preventing participation.

'Skip the Tee, Save a Tree'

We are thankful to have beautiful parks, such as Burr Oak State Park, for our trail races and the support of the Ohio State Parks. When you register for our trail races, you have the option to "Skip the Tee". The cost of your shirt will be donated to the Ohio State Parks Foundation - whose mission is to protect and enhance our Ohio State Parks.