The Ceely Rose Twelve Hour Survival Run
- Date Sat 17th October 2026 - Sun 18th October 2026
- Time 7:00PM EDT
- Location Lucas, Ohio
- Price $54.00 - $75.20
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Ceely Rose Twelve Hour Survival Run, taking place from Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 7 PM through Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the picturesque Malabar Farm State Park in Ohio. This unique event invites both solo runners and teams of up to four to tackle a thrilling course that spans approximately 2.25 miles of pavement, gravel, and grass, all while embracing the eerie history of the legendary Ceely Rose.
Participants will have 12 hours to complete as many laps as possible, and brave souls will run past Ceely’s notorious home, where ghost stories abound. With reflective gear and headlamps required for the night portion of the race, runners can expect a mix of adrenaline and excitement as they navigate the beautiful yet haunting landscape. Registration fees vary based on the date of sign-up, and awards will be given to the top three finishers, alongside a long-sleeved T-shirt for those who register early. Funds raised will support the Malabar Farm Foundation, helping to preserve this historic landmark. Don't miss out on this thrilling adventure—space is limited, so secure your spot today!
Participants will have 12 hours to complete as many laps as possible, and brave souls will run past Ceely’s notorious home, where ghost stories abound. With reflective gear and headlamps required for the night portion of the race, runners can expect a mix of adrenaline and excitement as they navigate the beautiful yet haunting landscape. Registration fees vary based on the date of sign-up, and awards will be given to the top three finishers, alongside a long-sleeved T-shirt for those who register early. Funds raised will support the Malabar Farm Foundation, helping to preserve this historic landmark. Don't miss out on this thrilling adventure—space is limited, so secure your spot today!
Organiser's Description
CEELY ROSE SURVIVAL RUN
OCTOBER 17TH @ 7PM
MALABAR FARM STATE PARK
SOLO RUN
* $40 REGISTRATION FEE BEFORE 06/01/2026
* $55 REGISTRATION FEE BEFORE 08/01/2026
* $70 REGISTRATION FEE AFTER 08/01/2026
TEAM RELAY - (PER RUNNER UP TO 4 RUNNERS)
* $30 REGISTRATION FEE BEFORE 06/01/2026
* $40 REGISTRATION FEE BEFORE 08/01/2026
* $50 REGISTRATION FEE AFTER 08/01/2026
DESCRIPTION:
****WE HAVE HAD TO CHANGE OUR COURSE FOR THIS YEAR. THE NEW COURSE MAP IS AVAILABLE AT THE LINK. YOU WILL NOW GET TO PASS THE CEELY ROSE HOUSE TWICE ON EACH LAP!
JUST OVER 130 YEARS AGO AT A FARM HOUSE SITUATED ON THE CURRENT PROPERTY OF MALABAR FARM STATE PARK, 24-YEAR-OLD CEELY ROSE POISONED HER MOTHER, FATHER, AND BROTHER WITH ARSENIC. ALL THREE PERISHED. AFTER SHE CONFESSED TO THE MURDERS, SHE WAS SENT AWAY TO THE TOLEDO ASYLUM AND THEN LATER MOVED TO THE LIMA STATE HOSPITAL FOR THE CRIMINALLY INSANE. THERE SHE LIVED HER FINAL DAYS UNTIL AGE 61. CEELY WAS BURIED ON THE HOSPITAL GROUNDS, BUT MANY SAY HER GHOST REMAINS AT MALABAR FARM.
ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH TO RUN 12 HOURS PAST CEELYS HOME AND THROUGH PORTIONS OF MALABAR FARM? DONT LET THE PEACEFULNESS OF THE SETTING DISTRACT YOU..CEELY COULD BE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!
THE COURSE IS APPROXIMATELY 2.25 MILES OF PAVEMENT, GRAVEL, AND GRASS. YOU WILL HAVE 12 HOURS TO COMPLETE AS MANY LAPS AS YOU CAN. IT IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO RUN, BUT YOU WONT BE ABLE TO SEE THE BEAUTY IN THE DARK SO BRING HEADLAMPS. AS PORTIONS OF THE RACE ARE ON THE ROAD, YOU WILL ALSO NEED REFLECTIVE/FIBER GEAR.
A TEAM RELAY OPTION IS ALSO AVAILABLE, SO BRING UP TO 3 OF YOUR FRIENDS (OR ENEMIES) AND SHARE IN THE FUN/PAIN!
WE WILL PROVIDE AN AID STATION ALONG WITH PORTA POTS AT THE START/FINISH LINE! YOU ARE ENCOURAGED ALSO TO BRING GEAR TO SUPPORT YOUR RACE (12 HOURS IS A LONG TIME).
AWARDS TO THE TOP 3 FINISHERS AND A LONG-SLEEVED T TO THOSE WHO REGISTER BY 9/28/2026. SOME MAY EVEN LEAVE WITH A GHOST STORY TO COMMEMORATE THIS EVENT!
FUNDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE MALABAR FARM FOUNDATION [https://malabarfarm.org/] TO ASSIST IN PRESERVING THIS HISTORICAL LANDMARK. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. AFTER ALL, YOU DONT WANT TO DISAPPOINT CEELY!
SPACE IS LIMITED, SO REGISTER TODAY!
OHIO RACE DAY [http://ohioraceday.com]
EVENT FLYER [http://ohioraceday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ceely-Rose-Paper-Flyer-2026.pdf]
COURSE MAP [http://ohioraceday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Amended-Ceely-Rose-Course.png]
MORE ON CEELY ROSE [https://www.wkyc.com/article/life/holidays/halloween/haunted-ohio-ceely-rose-murders-malabar-farm/95-ed2ad706-e468-4814-8bf0-25b0c165ae1e?fbclid=IwY2xjawEWJlFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHckYBLGsr5dAVh1z_rTR-x9BQQsiuVBNBjZ8IjYo_-mRyu_zt_xEjEC3UQ_aem_1zuuGa9rGsPNGarHtROeCw]
OCTOBER 17TH @ 7PM
MALABAR FARM STATE PARK
SOLO RUN
* $40 REGISTRATION FEE BEFORE 06/01/2026
* $55 REGISTRATION FEE BEFORE 08/01/2026
* $70 REGISTRATION FEE AFTER 08/01/2026
TEAM RELAY - (PER RUNNER UP TO 4 RUNNERS)
* $30 REGISTRATION FEE BEFORE 06/01/2026
* $40 REGISTRATION FEE BEFORE 08/01/2026
* $50 REGISTRATION FEE AFTER 08/01/2026
DESCRIPTION:
****WE HAVE HAD TO CHANGE OUR COURSE FOR THIS YEAR. THE NEW COURSE MAP IS AVAILABLE AT THE LINK. YOU WILL NOW GET TO PASS THE CEELY ROSE HOUSE TWICE ON EACH LAP!
JUST OVER 130 YEARS AGO AT A FARM HOUSE SITUATED ON THE CURRENT PROPERTY OF MALABAR FARM STATE PARK, 24-YEAR-OLD CEELY ROSE POISONED HER MOTHER, FATHER, AND BROTHER WITH ARSENIC. ALL THREE PERISHED. AFTER SHE CONFESSED TO THE MURDERS, SHE WAS SENT AWAY TO THE TOLEDO ASYLUM AND THEN LATER MOVED TO THE LIMA STATE HOSPITAL FOR THE CRIMINALLY INSANE. THERE SHE LIVED HER FINAL DAYS UNTIL AGE 61. CEELY WAS BURIED ON THE HOSPITAL GROUNDS, BUT MANY SAY HER GHOST REMAINS AT MALABAR FARM.
ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH TO RUN 12 HOURS PAST CEELYS HOME AND THROUGH PORTIONS OF MALABAR FARM? DONT LET THE PEACEFULNESS OF THE SETTING DISTRACT YOU..CEELY COULD BE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!
THE COURSE IS APPROXIMATELY 2.25 MILES OF PAVEMENT, GRAVEL, AND GRASS. YOU WILL HAVE 12 HOURS TO COMPLETE AS MANY LAPS AS YOU CAN. IT IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO RUN, BUT YOU WONT BE ABLE TO SEE THE BEAUTY IN THE DARK SO BRING HEADLAMPS. AS PORTIONS OF THE RACE ARE ON THE ROAD, YOU WILL ALSO NEED REFLECTIVE/FIBER GEAR.
A TEAM RELAY OPTION IS ALSO AVAILABLE, SO BRING UP TO 3 OF YOUR FRIENDS (OR ENEMIES) AND SHARE IN THE FUN/PAIN!
WE WILL PROVIDE AN AID STATION ALONG WITH PORTA POTS AT THE START/FINISH LINE! YOU ARE ENCOURAGED ALSO TO BRING GEAR TO SUPPORT YOUR RACE (12 HOURS IS A LONG TIME).
AWARDS TO THE TOP 3 FINISHERS AND A LONG-SLEEVED T TO THOSE WHO REGISTER BY 9/28/2026. SOME MAY EVEN LEAVE WITH A GHOST STORY TO COMMEMORATE THIS EVENT!
FUNDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE MALABAR FARM FOUNDATION [https://malabarfarm.org/] TO ASSIST IN PRESERVING THIS HISTORICAL LANDMARK. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. AFTER ALL, YOU DONT WANT TO DISAPPOINT CEELY!
SPACE IS LIMITED, SO REGISTER TODAY!
OHIO RACE DAY [http://ohioraceday.com]
EVENT FLYER [http://ohioraceday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ceely-Rose-Paper-Flyer-2026.pdf]
COURSE MAP [http://ohioraceday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Amended-Ceely-Rose-Course.png]
MORE ON CEELY ROSE [https://www.wkyc.com/article/life/holidays/halloween/haunted-ohio-ceely-rose-murders-malabar-farm/95-ed2ad706-e468-4814-8bf0-25b0c165ae1e?fbclid=IwY2xjawEWJlFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHckYBLGsr5dAVh1z_rTR-x9BQQsiuVBNBjZ8IjYo_-mRyu_zt_xEjEC3UQ_aem_1zuuGa9rGsPNGarHtROeCw]
Races
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12 Hour Endurance Run
Incl. $5.20 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$75.20
CLOSEDA scenic but dark (of course) 2.25 mile route around Malabar Farm State Park -
12 Hour Endurance Run Relay
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$54.00
CLOSEDA scenic but dark (of course) 2.25 mile route around Malabar Farm State Park
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