The Topo Trail Marathon on December 1st and 2nd, 2024, takes place in Bethel, Ohio. The event happens in East Fork State Park, featuring three race options: a 6.55-mile (Quarter), a 13.1-mile (Half), and a 26.2-mile (Full). The 6.55-mile loop, entirely on single track mountain bike trail, takes runners through the park. The start/finish aid station that has water, Gatorade, bananas, and snacks, and there are other stations along the route with just water. The entry fee includes professional chip timing, portable restrooms, a long-sleeve race t-shirt, a pint glass, and a finisher medal. Marathon racers have the chance to win prize money.
The schedule for the day starts with Packet Pick Up (no race day registration) from 7:00 am to 8:30 am. There is a Pre-Race Meeting at 8:45 am, with the race start at 9:00 am for Full, 9:15 am for Half, and 9:30 am for Quarter. The race cutoff is at 3:00 pm, with racers not permitted to start any lap after 3 pm.
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