Dawg Gone Long Run 50k/50 Miler

Dawg Gone Long Run Details

Date: July 11, 2026

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

Race URL: Dawg Gone Long Run

Race Information

• Start Time: 6:30 AM for both distances. Note: This is a new start time!
• Course Type: This is a cupless race! There will be no cups at any aid stations. You can purchase a collapsible cup for $4.
• Cutoff Time: 14.5 hours for both events. Please be aware that the weather conditions can be extremely hot.
• Distance Switching: Runners may switch from 50 miles to 50k mid-race without a DNF.

Packet Pickup

• Pre-Race Pickup: July 10th from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at the shelter at Caesar Creek Visitor Center.
• Race Day Pickup: Starts at 5:15 AM on race morning.

Aid Stations

• Location: Two manned aid stations at the start/finish and the Buckeye Way Shelter.
• Contents: Stations will offer Skratch, water, hummus wraps, pickles, pretzels, sandwiches, fruit, etc.
• Drop Bags: Only at Visitor Center Aid Station, return to this station at the end of each loop.
• Unmanned Stations: Will have water, but no cups available.

Course Description

• Starting Point: Near the Redbud Shelter at the Visitor Center off Clarksville Rd.
• Loops: Both events will run on the Yellow, Red, Green, and Orange trails.
• Distance Specifics: 50-mile runners will complete the course 3 times: 50k runners will complete it 2 times.
• Course Variation: The 50-mile course has a slight variation at the end of each loop.

Race Notes

• Litter Policy: Do not drop any packets on the trail. Carry all trash to the next aid station.
• Distance Switching: Allowed only at the end of two loops or prior to the event start.
• Cutoffs: Strictly enforced for safety.
• Sweeping: Course will begin being swept at 4:30 PM on race day.

Parking & Volunteers

• Parking: Available at Caesar Creek State Park, Visitor Center.
• Volunteering: Opportunity to meet new friends and contribute to the local running community. Contact the race director for more information.

Race Directors

Marilouise Beeman