Camp Hook 4 Hour Trail Runs

Camp Hook Trail Runs is an authentic weekend of 4-hour events presented by the Ohio River Road Runners Club and offers runners the opportunity to participate in 4-Hour Solo and 4-Hour Team Relay events.

The historic former scout camp, Camp Hook, sits at the southern end of Twin Creek MetroPark. Both races will be on the scenic purple trail and use of single track around Lake George. Spring growth delivers spectacular views along with blooming Redbud trees.

DATE & TIME

SOLO RACE:  Saturday, April 11, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 
RELAY RACE:  Sunday, April 12, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

LOCATION

Twin Creek MetroPark
Event Area: Camp Hook located @ Southern Point of Park
8539 Morningstar Rd, Franklin, OH 45005

Look for Access Road on West Side of Morningstar marked with Lake George & Camp
Hook Signage. Pass Lake George and head up hill to event parking.

COURSE

• LENGTH: A 1.85 mile(ish) loop!
• RELAY CONCEPT: One team member on the loop (it's a team event), with teammates alternating loops!
• COMPOSITION: 5% Grass / 95% Trails with Roots
• ELEVATION:  Moderate Elevation
• OBSTACLES:  1 Dry Creek Bed Crossing (Weather Dependent)

RELAY

• This will be a 2-or-3 Person Team Event. No Individual Participants (find a running buddy, form a team)
• Event will be capped at 90 runners due to occupancy limitations. Wait list will be generated if demand exceeds our allowed number of runners.
• Please create your team and look for Run Sign Up announcements on ORRRC website and our social media platforms.

SOLO

• This will be an individual race to challenge yourself for 4 hours of fun! Use this day to achieve that 4HR PR or solid training run for upcoming Ultra races.
• Event will be capped at 60 runners.  Wait list will be generated if demand exceeds our allowed number of runners.

COST

$25.00 PER PARTICIPANT (each race)

TIME LIMIT

Races will have a 4-hour running clock.   

PACERS

Not allowed due to Five Rivers MetroParks occupancy limitations.

SOLO SCHEDULE

• 1:00 pm Gate is Open
• 1:00 - 1:45 - Solo Runner Check-In
• 1:55 - Race Announcements
• 2:00 - 6:00 Race Time
• 6:15 Solo Awards Presentation

RELAY SCHEDULE

• 8:00 am Gate is Open
• 8:00 - 8:45 Team Check In
• 8:55 – Race Announcements
• 9:00 – Relay Start with (1) Runner from Each Team
• 1:00 – Awesome Day of Team Racing Ends
• 1:15 – Team Awards

AWARDS 

• Finisher awards for all participants.

SOLO:  Top 5 Male & Female (most loops completed) - Receive placing award.

RELAY:  The top three teams of categories below will be recognized upon completion of race and receive placing award.   Placing based upon team cumulative loop total.

      (3) Categories

• All Female
• All Male
• Co-Ed

Special Relay Awards

• Best Team Costumes
• Best Decorated Team Camp

Special Award for competing both Races

START/FINISH AREA

The start/finish area will be within the Parade Field (large open meadow).  Due to the length of race and waiting your turn to run a leg, feel free to bring camping/lawn chairs and limit (1) 10'x10' or smaller pop up canopy per team.  We will create an organized camp within this area. 

AID STATION

There will be (1) Aid Station located at the start/finish area.  Traditional Ultra Race style snack/food, water, & drinks will be provided (free to all teams & volunteers).

CAMPING

Camp Hook contains (3) primitive camping areas: Tecumseh, Geronimo, & Little Turtle.  All campsites are reserved for Saturday, April 12th.  We have you covered if anyone desires to pitch a tent, have a campfire, and sleep beneath the stars.  Firewood will be provided per Five Rivers MetroParks.  Please email the Race Director if you choose to camp. 

Fun Saturday Night Events for the Camping Crew

• Poker Run @ 7:30 PM - Prizes for the best two hands.
• S'more Ingredients provided.

Other great amenities:  Grill Grate on Swivel @ Fire Pits, Picnic Tables, & Outhouse within each Campsite.  No Electric or Water 

RESTROOM

Participants will have access to (1) permanent outhouse within parking lot and there are (3) additional permanent outhouses located within the (3) adjacent campsites.

VOLUNTEER

Check back on here or on Run Sign Up for link to sign up to Volunteer!

RACE DIRECTOR

Micah Lipps