In 40 days · Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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When
Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Where
123 Tuscarawas St NW, Canal Fulton OH
Distances
Marathon · Half · 5K
Typical weather
44–59°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
35–54°F
dry
2024
40–67°F
dry
2023
59–68°F
dry
2022
52–73°F
dry
2021
55–64°F
rain
2020
40–50°F
dry
2019
48–58°F
dry
2018
36–49°F
dry
2017
39–51°F
dry
2016
41–52°F
dry
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About this race
Welcome to the 6th Annual Haunted Forest Marathon Weekend
Event Overview
- Family Friendly / Themed: Featuring a Full Marathon (26.2 miles), a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), and 5K (3.1 miles).
- Race Course: 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!
- Boston Qualifier: A GREAT Boston Qualifier which includes a SECOND medal if you qualify on race day. 18% of our 2025 Marathon participants qualified for Boston.
- Awards: HANDING out on a rolling basis throughout the morning.
5K Course
- New Course: NEW 5K course that is MUCH FASTER!
- Personal Best: Don't forget our "Smash the PR PUMPKIN" activity if you run a personal best on our course.
Race Details
- Date: 2026-10-25
- Location: 123 Tuscarawas St NW, Canal Fulton, OH
- More Information: For more details, visit Haunted Forest Marathon.
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Oct 24 – 26, 2026.
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