Topo Trail Marathon Races

Topo Trail Marathon Races

Sun December 6, 2026

Bethel, OH 45103

Race Info

The Topo Trail Marathon will be held on the East Fork State Park mountain bike trails. There will be a 6.55 mile (Quarter) race, a 13.1 mile (Half) race, and a 26.2 mile (Full) race, something for everyone! The course will be a 6.55 mile loop, 100% on singletrack. 1 lap for the Quarter, 2 laps for the Half, and 4 laps for the Full. Waterstops at mile 2, mile 4.5, and mile 6.55. The waterstop at the start/finish will be fully stocked with water, Gatorade, bananas, and salty snacks. All other aid stations will have water and Gatorade only.

Topo Buffs will be given to anyone who registers after the T Shirt deadline of Nov 14. Registration (Discounted prices until Sept 15)

• Quarter: $30
• Half: $45
• Full: $70

The entry fee includes professional chip timing, portable restrooms, long sleeve race t shirt (t-shirt deadline is November 14), pint glass, and finisher medal. Anyone who Awards Finisher Medal for all finishers

Directions to East Fork State Park

Take I275 to the Route 125 exit. Go East on Route 125 for approx. 10 miles to the East Fork State Park main entrance (Do not follow signs to the Campground). Turn Left on S. Bantam Road, turn left into the park and turn left again onto Park Road 2. Follow Park Road 2, the Indian Mound Picnic Area will be on your right.

Lodging

A block of rooms at a local hotel will be available closer to the race. There are also several motels at the SR125 exit off of I-275, about 15 miles from the start/finish.

• Motel Beechmont - 513-752-1800
• Comfort Inn and Suites - 513-947-0100

East Fork State Park also has a full service campground, visit the park website for campground information.

Weekend Schedule

• Sunday, December 7
• Packet Pick Up (no race day registration) -- 7:00 am to 8:30 am
• Pre Race Meeting -- 8:45 am
• Race Start -- 9:00am for Full, 9:15am for Half, 9:30am for Quarter
• Race Cutoff -- 3:00pm racers will not be permitted to start any lap after 3pm