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Forest Frolic Trail Race & Hike

Date:
Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location:
25381 OH-58
Lorain County, Ohio
44090
United States
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Links:
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1 Miles 10k 5k Fun Run Run Trail

Enjoy the fantastic beauty of Findley State Park on this trail race/hike! Experience our forests' glory in July on this curvy course around Findley Lake, including streams (bridge crossing), scenic views, and some short steep inclines and declines. The race will begin and end near our beach area parking lot. This trail race and hike is a fundraiser that will help The Friends of Findley State Park promote and make improvements, educate children and the general public on the importance of the preservation and conservation of our natural resources, and enhance the park facilities, natural habitat, and educational program.

What You Get

PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

Registration includes a t-shirt, swag bag, and hand-crafted medal created by a local artist specifically for our race!

1 Mile Fun run participants will not receive a shirt, Please register by June 28th to guarantee your shirt on race day! If registered after this date, subject to availability.

Refreshments will be provided at the finish line.

Registration

Pricing through race morning:

  • 5K Run - $35

  • Hike - $30

  • 10K Run - $45

  • 1 Mile Fun Run - $25

Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup

Packet Pick Up/Check in begin at 7:00 AM on Race day

5K, 10K Trail Race & Hike begins staggered start at 9:00 AM

Age Groups & Awards: 5K Run & 10K Run

Top Overall M & F

Men’s & Women’s Divisions:

10 & Under, 11 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 & Older

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