ORRRC Broken Toe 50k & 25K & Ruck
- Date:
- Sat, Nov 07, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Location:
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9000 Center Rd
Clinton County, Ohio
45177
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- runsignup.com
- Tags:
- 25k 50k Mountain Biking Run Trail Ultra
Come run through this beautiful wooded area with rolling hills, gullies and the occasional creek crossing. You will be prancing along in a canopied forest that often parallels the serene Caesar Creek Lake with few companions save for magical woodland creatures. Cool temps, crunchy leaves, great food by our Ultrarunner Top Chef and super helpful and fun volunteers!
- Part of the No Way 200k Series
Register before Oct 1, 2026 to guarantee your swag and optional apparel.
Registration ends Oct 31, 2026 or when race sells out.
WHERE: Start/Finish Line is at Caesar Creek State Park Campground, 9000 Center Rd, Wilmington, OH 45177. Campground Lot.
PARKING: Caesar Creek State Park Campground, 9000 Center Rd, Wilmington, OH 45177. Campground Lot.
WHEN: Race Starts Saturday Nov 7 @ 8 AM.
PACKET PICKUP: On race morning @ 6:30 AM (An additional packet pickup may be scheduled before race day. Follow our Facebook group for the latest update).
COURSE:
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Race will start/finish at Campground Parking Area
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Runners will start from the Campground and head south down a ~0.75 mile of paved section until you reach the trailhead
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Turn left at the trailhead to follow the South section of the Campground Loop.
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Turn right at the bi-directional Turkey Run Trail and continue to follow the Turkey Run Trail to the Ward Loop (Do not take the Turkey Run connector trail)
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Turn right to follow the West section of Ward Loop (~3.5 miles)
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The first unmanned Aid Station (water only) will be ~4 miles in at the end of Ward Road.
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Continue to follow the West section of the Ward Trail until reaching the creek
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Turn right, cross the creek, and head up the hill, bearing right to the North section of Harveysburg Loop. (~6.25 miles)
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Continue to follow the Harveysburg Loop along the lakefront
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Turn right to follow the trail up to the Harveysburg MTB trailhead and the Aid Station at the top of the hill (~8.75 miles)
o You MUST check in at the aid station with the volunteer team
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From the Aid Station, follow the trail back down the hill and turn right.
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Continue to bear right along the South section of the Harveysburg Loop.
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Runners will descend and cross the river to enter the East section of the Ward Loop (~10.5 miles)
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Continue to bear to the right along the Ward Loop until you reach the road.
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Turn left onto Ward Road – there will be an unmanned Aid Station (water only) ~11 miles.
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Follow the road ~0.75 mile to the trail intersection on the right.
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Bear right to enter the bi-directional Turkey Run Section.
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Turn right onto the East section of the Campground Loop (~14 miles)
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The campground loop will bring you back to the start/finish line
Total loop distance ~16 mi (GPS can be spotty in places, so your device final mileage may vary between 15.6 to 16.5 miles)
-- 25K runners will run the loop once
-- 50K runners will run the loop twice
GPX: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K8pDdJNJpU3NTElarJSkyJobqkInfwj1/view?usp=drivesdk
PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LBr0pJjxxLMNjpUiMMRWe6KqIboqDpkJ/view?usp=sharing
EARLY START: You may start early at 7 am if you are concerned about the time limit. Check in at the Campground Registration table race morning at 7 am. You MUST let us know before you start. Bring headlamps as it will be dark still at 7 am. Early Starters are not eligible for Overall Winner Awards.
CUTOFF: 9.5 hours for all distances. 50k runners must start the 2nd loop by 12:30 pm. Runners past that mark will not be permitted to continue.
AID STATIONS: There will be 4 aid stations - 2 manned, 2 unmanned. Manned aid stations (0 miles & 9 miles) will have a variety of snacks, Tailwind, water, hand sanitizers, menstrual products & Porta-potties. 2 unmanned aid stations (4.5 miles & 11 miles) will only have water. THIS IS A CUPLESS RACE. There will be no cups at any aid stations.
DROP BAGS: Drop bags can be left at the start line/finish line for 50K participants
RUCKERS: Minimum weight 15-20#. Be aware that this course is a 25k loop with some technical parts so plan accordingly to be able to finish within cutoff. If you weigh <150# then ruck 15#; >150#, ruck >20#. Please let us know at check in what weight you are rucking.
AWARDS: Broken Toe 50k is the RRCA Championship event this year. That means that the Male & Female Overall, 40+, 50+ and 60+ winners will get an extra medal and recognition! Awesome awards for top 3 Male and Female in both 50K and 25K. All finishers will receive a unique Finisher's Token. All participants could get a randomly drawn gift. Ruckers also get a patch for finishing. Join our Facebook Group for the latest updates on prizes, awards and pop-up challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/299417502568108/
APPAREL (OPTIONAL)**: We are offering a Beanie and a Hoodie as extra optional swag to show plebeians your superiority! Order deadline Oct 1, 2026. Very limited random shirts and merch may be available for purchase at the race. Cash or credit.
RACE DIRECTOR: Jennifer Summers
VOLUNTEERS: If you or your family/friends would like to help, please sign up here. We are all volunteers for this non-profit club and we will love you forever : https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/OH/Wilmington/BrokenToe50k
Facebook Event Link: https://facebook.com/events/s/orrrc-broken-toe-50k-25k-ruck-/913128824565835/?
Facebook Group (Join/Follow for the latest updates!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/299417502568108/