The Haunted Forest Marathon
- Date Sun 25th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Canal Fulton, Ohio
- Price $38.10 - $117.60
- Races 3 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 6th Annual Haunted Forest Marathon Weekend, taking place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in the scenic Canal Fulton, Stark! This family-friendly, themed event is packed with excitement and offers something for everyone, featuring a full marathon (26.2 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles), and a thrilling 5K (3.1 miles).
Runners will enjoy the unique course that starts on the road and transitions to hard-packed crushed limestone and blacktop, with a gentle elevation gain of just 57 feet across the marathon distance. This race is not only a fantastic opportunity for first-timers but also serves as a great Boston qualifier—last year, an impressive 18% of participants qualified for Boston! With awards presented throughout the morning and an all-new faster 5K course, this event is sure to create lasting memories. Don't miss out on the fun and festive atmosphere of the Haunted Forest Marathon Weekend!
Runners will enjoy the unique course that starts on the road and transitions to hard-packed crushed limestone and blacktop, with a gentle elevation gain of just 57 feet across the marathon distance. This race is not only a fantastic opportunity for first-timers but also serves as a great Boston qualifier—last year, an impressive 18% of participants qualified for Boston! With awards presented throughout the morning and an all-new faster 5K course, this event is sure to create lasting memories. Don't miss out on the fun and festive atmosphere of the Haunted Forest Marathon Weekend!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE 6TH ANNUAL HAUNTED FOREST MARATHON WEEKEND
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FAMILY FRIENDLY / THEMED EVENT FEATURING A FULL MARATHON (26.2 MILES), A HALF MARATHON (13.1 MILES), AND 5K (3.1 MILES).
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FIRST MILE ON THE ROAD / REMAINDER OF THE RACE ON HARD PACKED CRUSHED LIMESTONE AND BLACKTOP. MARATHON HAS A TOTAL OF 57 FEET OF ELEVATION OVER THE 26.2 MILE DISTANCE!
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A GREAT BOSTON QUALIFIER WHICH INCLUDES A SECOND MEDAL IF YOU QUALIFY ON RACE DAY. 18% OF OUR 2025 MARATHON PARTICIPANTS QUALIFIED FOR BOSTON.
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AWARDS HANDED OUT ON A ROLLING BASIS THROUGHOUT THE MORNING
* NEW 5K course that is MUCH FASTER!
5K AND HALF SOLD OUT
* What that means: the number of medals and bibs for those events equals the number of registered runners.
* Will someone not show up? Probably but we won't know that until everyone crosses the starting line.
* Marathoners that drop down to the Half Marathon will receive the Marathon medal. We will reclassify the runner as a Half Finisher.
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FAMILY FRIENDLY / THEMED EVENT FEATURING A FULL MARATHON (26.2 MILES), A HALF MARATHON (13.1 MILES), AND 5K (3.1 MILES).
*
FIRST MILE ON THE ROAD / REMAINDER OF THE RACE ON HARD PACKED CRUSHED LIMESTONE AND BLACKTOP. MARATHON HAS A TOTAL OF 57 FEET OF ELEVATION OVER THE 26.2 MILE DISTANCE!
*
A GREAT BOSTON QUALIFIER WHICH INCLUDES A SECOND MEDAL IF YOU QUALIFY ON RACE DAY. 18% OF OUR 2025 MARATHON PARTICIPANTS QUALIFIED FOR BOSTON.
*
AWARDS HANDED OUT ON A ROLLING BASIS THROUGHOUT THE MORNING
* NEW 5K course that is MUCH FASTER!
5K AND HALF SOLD OUT
* What that means: the number of medals and bibs for those events equals the number of registered runners.
* Will someone not show up? Probably but we won't know that until everyone crosses the starting line.
* Marathoners that drop down to the Half Marathon will receive the Marathon medal. We will reclassify the runner as a Half Finisher.
Races
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Marathon
Incl. $7.60 Fee & Event Shirt
Sun 25th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$117.60
CLOSEDNo time limit -
Half Marathon
Incl. $5.80 Fee & Event Shirt
Sun 25th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$85.80
CLOSEDNo time limit -
5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Event Shirt
Sun 25th October 2026 (8:20AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSED
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123 Tuscarawas St NW, Canal Fulton, 44614, OH, United States
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