The Haunted Forest Marathon
- Date Sun 26th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Canal Fulton, Ohio
- Price $38.10 - $54.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 5th Annual Haunted Forest Marathon Weekend, taking place on Sunday, October 26th, 2025, in the charming town of Canal Fulton, Stark County! This family-friendly themed event offers an exciting lineup of races, including a full marathon (26.2 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles), and a 5K (3.1 miles), catering to runners of all levels.
The race kicks off with the first mile on the road, transitioning to hard-packed crushed limestone and blacktop for the remainder, providing a unique running experience with just 57 feet of elevation gain over the marathon distance. This scenic route is not only a fantastic opportunity for personal achievement but also a great Boston qualifier! Runners can look forward to awards handed out on a rolling basis throughout the morning, and donβt miss the chance to participate in the "Smash the PR Pumpkin" activity if you hit a personal best. After the race, enjoy festivities featuring delicious offerings from Royal Docks Brewing Co and pizza. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
The race kicks off with the first mile on the road, transitioning to hard-packed crushed limestone and blacktop for the remainder, providing a unique running experience with just 57 feet of elevation gain over the marathon distance. This scenic route is not only a fantastic opportunity for personal achievement but also a great Boston qualifier! Runners can look forward to awards handed out on a rolling basis throughout the morning, and donβt miss the chance to participate in the "Smash the PR Pumpkin" activity if you hit a personal best. After the race, enjoy festivities featuring delicious offerings from Royal Docks Brewing Co and pizza. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE 5TH 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
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AWARDS HANDED OUT ON A ROLLING BASIS THROUGHOUT THE MORNING
DON'T FORGET OUR "SMASH THE PR PUMPKIN" ACTIVITY IF YOU RUN A PERSONAL BEST ON OUR COURSE
POST RACE WILL FEATURE ROYAL DOCKS BREWING CO AND PIZZA!
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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!
*
A GREAT BOSTON QUALIFIER WHICH INCLUDES A SECOND MEDAL IF YOU QUALIFY ON RACE DAY
*
AWARDS HANDED OUT ON A ROLLING BASIS THROUGHOUT THE MORNING
DON'T FORGET OUR "SMASH THE PR PUMPKIN" ACTIVITY IF YOU RUN A PERSONAL BEST ON OUR COURSE
POST RACE WILL FEATURE ROYAL DOCKS BREWING CO AND PIZZA!
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