Dawg Gone Long Run 50k/50 Miler

Race Overview

DGLR50 IS PROUD TO BE TRAIL SISTERS APPROVED RACE.

Date and Location

Date: July 11, 2026

Location: Caesar Creek State Park, Visitor Center, 4020 N. Clarksville Road, Waynesville, OH 45068-9408

Important Information

• Date Change: JUNE 20TH IS THE LAST DAY TO GUARANTEE YOUR RACE PREMIUMS.
• Start Time: 6:30 AM for both distances. NOTE: THIS IS A NEW START TIME!
• Cupless Race: THIS IS A CUPLESS RACE! There will be no cups at any aid stations. You can purchase a collapsible cup for $4.
• Extended Cutoffs: 14.5 hours for both events! Be aware that the weather can be extremely hot.

Race Modifications

We are changing the previous rule which did not allow switching distances after the race starts! While we encourage those who sign up for the 50-miler to do all three loops, we will no longer give a DNF to those who drop to the 50k mid-race.

Packet Pickup

We will do a packet pick up the night before (July 10th) from 5:30 to 6:30 at the shelter at Caesar Creek Visitor Center, which is where the race starts and finishes. Race morning packet pick up starts at 5:15.

Course and Aid Stations

• Course Description: The course for both events will start near the Redbud Shelter near the Visitor Center off Clarksville Rd.
• Trails: Each loop will be on the Perimeter (Yellow) Trail, Cove (Red) Trail, Peninsula (Green) Trail, and Fifty Springs Loop (Orange) Trail.
• Aid Stations: There will be two manned aid stations at the start/finish and Buckeye Way Shelter. Unmanned stations will have water.
• Food and Supplies: Aid stations will provide Skratch, water, hummus avocado wraps, pickles, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and more. No cups at these stations.

Cutoff and Finishing Details

Cutoffs will be strictly enforced for your safety. The last official finisher of the 50 miler will get a cool Tail of the Dawg award.

Parking

Parking will be available at Caesar Creek State Park, Visitor Center – 4020 N. Clarksville Road, Waynesville, OH 45068-9408.

Race Directors and Volunteers

Race Directors: Marilouise Beeman

Volunteers: If you would like to help, please contact the race director via the Questions? button on the race page.

For More Information

For additional details, please visit the race page: Dawg Gone Long Run 50k/50 Miler.

Looking Forward

We are looking forward to seeing you all in July!