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DGLR50 IS PROUD TO BE TRAIL SISTERS APPROVED RACE.

JUNE 25 IS THE LAST DAY TO GUARANTEE YOUR RACE PREMIUMS.

START TIME: 6:30 AM FOR BOTH DISTANCES. NOTE: THIS IS A NEW START TIME!

THIS IS A CUPLESS RACE! THERE WILL BE NO CUPS AT ANY AID STATIONS. YOU CAN PURCHASE A COLLAPSIBLE CUP FOR $4. EXTENDED CUTOFFS: 14.5 HOURS FOR BOTH EVENTS! PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE WEATHER CONDITIONS CAN BE EXTREMELY HOT AS IT IS A SUMMER RACE. PLEASE CARRY PLENTY OF FLUIDS WITH YOU AS YOU GO BETWEEN AID STATIONS. THE SMALL REUSABLE CUP IS NOT DESIGNED TO CARRY FLUIDS BETWEEN AID STATIONS. Please carry this cup as well as your water bottle or hydration pack. There will be absolutely no cups at aid stations (you will need to use your cup if you want to drink Coke or Ginger Ale or grab some pretzels to go). If you have run DGLR50 or Broken Toe 50K/25K in the past, you are already familiar with cupless races.

***We are changing the previous rule which did not allow switching distances after the race starts! While we encourage those who sign up for the 50-miler to do all three loops, we will no longer give a DNF to those who drop to the 50k mid-race.

We will do a packet pick up the night before (July 10th) from 5:30 to 6:30 at the shelter at Caesar Creek Visitor Center, which is where the race starts and finishes. We will start race morning packet pick up at 5:15.

We are looking forward to seeing you all in July!

WHERE: Caesar Creek State Park, Start/Finish – Visitor Center 4020 N. Clarksville Road Waynesville, OH 45068-9408

Some of the best single-track around Caesar Creek lake south of SR 73. The largest hill is about 80′, however, the elevation changes are substantial due to almost constant rollers.

We will have two manned aid stations: at the start/finish and the Buckeye Way Shelter on the 50 Springs loop.

NOTE:: Drop bags are only at Visitor Center (Start/Finish) Aid Station. You will come back to this aid station at the end of each loop.

These aid stations will have Skratch, water, our famous hummus avocado wraps, pickles and pickle juice, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, pretzels, chips, fresh fruit, and an assortment of other products. There will be no cups at these aid stations. Carry your reusable cup and water bottle.

The other “unmanned” stations (we will visit them every 30 minutes or so) will have water. No cups at any of the unmanned aid stations

If you need to drop in the middle of a loop, just stop at the manned aid station and we will get you back to the start.

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND MAP:

The course for both events will start near the Redbud Shelter near the Visitor Center off Clarksville Rd. Each loop will be on the Perimeter (Yellow) Trail plus the Cove (Red) Trail, the Peninsula (Green) Trail, and the Fifty Springs Loop (Orange) Trail.

Runners doing the 50-mile run will run the course counterclockwise 3 times. Those doing the 50k will run the loop counterclockwise 2 times. The 50-mile course has a slight variation at the end of each loop.

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DGLR50 NOTES:

• Do not litter! Don’t drop any packets on the trail! Carry all trash with you to the next aid station.

• Switching distance: you can drop down from 50 miles to 50K at the end of two loops or prior to the start of the event. Please be sure to let the RD and/or race timers know if you decide to switch.

• Cutoffs will be strictly enforced. Please know them! Cutoffs are for your safety!

• We will begin slowly sweeping the course at 4:30 p.m. on race day. You must stay ahead of the sweeper if you don’t want to get lost

• The last official finisher of the 50 miler will get cool Tail of the Dawg award.

PARKING: Caesar Creek State Park, Visitor Center – 4020 N. Clarksville Road Waynesville, OH 45068-9408

RACE DIRECTORS: Marilouise Beeman

VOLUNTEERS: Meet some new friends and have a great time while making a valuable contribution to the local running community by volunteering at this event. If you would like to help, please contact the race director via the Questions? button below, and we’ll be sure to find a job for you!

Signing up for all six races cost $100 ($120-150 if you do them each individually at each race website or the day of the race), making it a little over $16 per race. All races paid individually will be $20 online and $25 the day of the race.

The six races and dates are: 2025 Huron 5k Challenge Series

. The total runners for the Series amounted to just over 1,300 participates, which was 216 participants per race. The six 5k races were Huron River Run, Abbey Rose Color Run, Beulah Beach run, Huron PTO glow run, St. Pete’s Spooktacular, and the Judi Lively Turkey Dash. Twenty-one participants finished four or more races to receive a special backpacks. Nine of the 21 finished all 6 races and also received a $25 gift card to a local business or restaurant. Those finishing all six races were: Shelly Carr, Lisa Frame, Brian Wagner, Connor Wagner, Rachel Kaufman, Zander Kaufman, Sue Michos, Tori Rieman, and Shannon Sopko. The Huron 5k Challenge Series would like to thank all the participants and especially our Series Sponsors: Wilkes Plumbing and Heating of Huron, Cleveland Cancer Center of Sandusky, the Huron Eagles.

If you plan to register for all 6 races it must be done on Huron5k.com. *Huron 5k Challenge Series and all the races are non-profit organizations. All races this year are $20 individual pre-registration and $25 the day of the race but if you register for all 6 races on or before the first race the discount will be $100 compared to $120-150. Signup for all 6 races is found at Huron5k.com. You may also signup the day of each race.

Awards for 2025: If you finish 4-5 series races you will receive a sweat shirt and if you finish 6 out of 6 races you will receive a gift card to a local business or restaurant as well as the sweat shirt.

Race #1, July11th During the River Fest weekend is the Huron River Run 5k run/walk and fun run. The race is conducted in the Old Plat downtown area and around the HS, July 13th at 8:30am. The money raised goes to the Huron High School track and cross-country teams for scholarships and to Young Life of Erie County to help send an individual to camp in the summer. Registration may be found at RunSignUp.com, Huron5k.com or at Huronriverfest.com.

Race #2, July 18th Beulah Beach 5k. Beulah Beach is located halfway between Vermilion and Huron and serves as a Christian camp and retreat center. Proceeds from the Beulah Beach 5k will help with the cost of all programing. These include residential, day and family camps as well as recreational events. The 5k begins at 6pm and will be on roads and wooded trails. At the conclusion of the 5k there will be food trucks, lake swimming, zip-lines and a free music concert. Fun for the whole family! Learn more about Beulah Beach 5k at www.beulahbeach.org

Race #3th, August 8th is the NEW Abbey Rose Kudrin Foundation COLOR Run /walk and fun run conducted at Fabens Park and Oklahoma area, Huron, at 8:30am. This course this year will start at Fabens Park but go out into the Oklahoma area streets and back to Fabens, finishing on the Fabens sidewalks. The money raised goes to the Abbey Rose Kudrin Foundation whose mission is to provide hope and comfort for families grieving the loss of a child. Registration may be found on the website: www.abbeyrosekudrin.com

Race #4, Sept. 19th is the Huron PTO 5k Glo Stick race. The Huron PTO is a nonprofit parent/teacher organization. The proceeds from this race will go for supplemental educational materials for teachers and for supporting school activities. The 5k, a 7pm race, will start at Woodland school and run down the bike path to Huron HS and back. There will also be a glo stick kids run at the 5k.

Race #5, October31st is St. Peter Halloween Spooktacular race on Saturday Oct 29stat 9am. The race is run in the downtown area and some of Fabens Park. The money raised goes to the St. Pete’s school tuition. Registration may be found at www.stpeter5k.com

Race #6, November 26th, the final race, is the Judi Lively Memorial Thanksgiving Race hosted by The Gym. The race is run on the East side of town through various neighborhoods and Nickel Plate Beach. The money raised goes to the Judi Lively scholarship fund. Registration may be found at huronthegym.com

🦋 Butterflies & Bouquets 5K 🌸

Join us for the Butterflies & Bouquets 5K at Homecoming Park in Wauseon, OH, an event that brings the community together to promote gardening, conservation, and pollinators! This race is part of our educational workshop series, with a special focus on butterflies and summer garden care.

📅 Date: Friday, July 11th

📍 Location: Homecoming Park (715 Lawrence Ave, Wauseon, OH 43567)

🕓 Registration: 4:00 PM

🏃‍♂️ Race Start: 5:00 PM

🌳 Course: A scenic run through wooded trails and open grassy areas, allowing you to admire nature as you move!

💰 Cost: $20

🎽 Perks: Participants who register early will receive a race shirt. Winners will be awarded prizes, and all participants can enjoy refreshments post-race.

🚶‍♂️ Open to All! Whether you're an experienced runner or prefer a leisurely walk, everyone is welcome to join and soak in the natural beauty of the trails.

🎉 After the Race: Stick around for fun activities, food trucks, and an educational session on how to maintain a pollinator-friendly garden this summer!

For more details, contact Cole Plassman at 419-337-9673 or email [email protected].

🌿🏃‍♀️ Sign up today and take a step toward conservation! 🦋🌸