Running with my Gnomies

About

If you think you know the trails at Camp Tuscazoar, THINK AGAIN!! This race will will take you on trails you didn't know were there and to places where usually only the Gnomes go! That being said if you want a flat fast race this is not the race you are looking for,(Check out our Get Lucky 50/50 race for that) if you want a challenging, unique, beautiful course this is it!! May 9th, 8am start. Running with My Gnomies is a 9ish mile, 25k and 50k through the hills of Camp Tuscazoar in Beautiful Tuscarawas county Ohio Not only will you get to run with your Gnomies (Friends) you will also run with Gnomes! As you run along the course look for the gnomes of Tuscazoar. There are many of them hiding among the rocks and trees of the Camp Tuscazoar forest. Count and see if you can find them all! Runners are encouraged to take selfies with at least 5 gnomes and post them on social media!

The 9ish!

The Gnomie 9ish!!! A few years ago we decide to add a 9 mile (give or take a bit LOL) distance! The race will start at the same time as the other distances this will allow you to run a friend that may not want to do a 25k or 50k to run with you for part of the 25k! The 9ish mile course will follow the same route as the other distances and break off early to head back to the finish line! So bring your Homies to Run with the Gnomies!

THE COURSE

The course is a 25k loop (50k runs 2 loops). It is a combination of single track trails, bridal trails, and short distance of gravel access road all on Camp Tuscazoar property. 9ish mile runners will follow the same route and then break off early to shorten their loop.

Tuscazoar Series

With the addition of the new Tuscazoar Raw race we have now have 3 very different races at Camp Tuscazoar so I have decided to create The Tuscazoar Series! Any runner who signs up for all 3 races will get a 15% discount and a series award. (still figuring out what the award will be should know before long) You can sign up for any distance for each race. So if you are thinking of running the series check out the other races in the series "Tuscazoar Raw" 6/20/2026 and "Tuscazoar Endurance Race" 9/5/2026 Contact the race director at [email protected] for special series entry code. You will need to sign up for all 3 races at the same time.

Aid Stations

Our aid stations are always OVER stocked with all your favorites and then some. You should never have to worry about not having the fuel you need! There will be 1 aid station at about mile 5 that all runners will pass and a 2nd aid staition at about mile 10 for 25k and 50k runners, as well as and one at the start/finish area which 50k runners will hit after their 1st loop.

Spectators

Spectators can hang out at the start/finish line area. We will have music and a fire going there is plenty of open space for kiddos to enjoy. Spectators can also drive out to the camps south parking area (mile 4ish) to see their runner as they pass through.

What You Get

Every Runner will get an awesome race shirt, overstocked aid stations, beautiful course,and friendly volunteers to help encourage you along the way.

Awards

Finishers will receive a Gnome finishers medal! 1st and 2nd place age group awards will be given for both male and female by decade 19 and under, 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60+ Our age group awards are cute colorful handmade gnomes, made by one of the board members for Camp Tuscazoar!

Cut Off Time

As usual with our (Race Brimstone) races we have a generous cut off time of 10 hours.

Cupless

We are cupless race. what this means is that we will not have cups at the aid stations for hydration. You will need to have a hydration vest, handheld water bottle of some sort to refill at the aid stations. We also recomend you have a reusable/colapsable cup for electrolyte drinks or soda at the aid stations.

Refunds/Deferals

There are no refunds, however we do allow deferals with 100% credit for the following years race for any reason prior to 3 weeks before the race. No deferals within the last 3 weeks prior to the race

Packet Pickup

Runners will be able to pick up their packets on Friday May 8th from 5-7:30 at Camp Tuscazoar in the main parking lot or on race morning May 9th, beginning at 6:30am at Camp Tuscazoar (race start area) (6606 Boy Scout Rd. NE Dover Ohio)

Accommodations

Camp Tuscazoar has lot of different accommodations available, RV sites, rustic cabins, camping, and bunkhouses. http://www.tuscazoar.org/ There are also several B&Bs located just a short drive away in Zoar The Cobbler Shop Bed & Breakfast Cider Mill of Zoar The Keeping Room Bed & Breakfast Zoar School Inn Bed & Breakfast And area hotels nearby. Sleep Inn of Bolivar 330-874-3435 Comfort Inn of Dover 330-364-8881 Radisson Country Inn & Suites of Dover 330-365-9388