Nocterra Quitter's Run presented by Brooks

Race Overview

Probably not. But our job is to get in your head and yours is to keep running. Don't quit.

Event Details

• Event Name: Nocterra Quitter's Run presented by Brooks
• Date: August 23, 2026
• Location: 41 Depot St, Powell, OH
• Race URL: More Information

Challenge Yourself

Nocterra Brewing and Columbus Running Company invite you to take on the toughest running event in all of Powell, Ohio - The Nocterra Quitter's Run. Sure there are only 26 feet of climbing per lap, but our emcee will be giving you tons of other reasons to stop. Get thirsty? Quit and have a beer. Stopped by a train? Turn around and head to the beer garden. Very slightly fatigued and not quite feelin’ it? Beer!

• Distances: From 1/8th-marathon to 6-hour ultra
• Course Length: 3.2-mile loop
• Unique Events: Marathon and ultra-marathon events in Central Ohio
• Results: Check our results page

Time Limits and Rules

Please note: all participants must complete their event by 1 PM. Any starter not finished by 1 PM will be designated a "Quitter."

• Ultra-marathon: 6-hour time limit
• Marathon: 5-hour time limit
• 1/2-marathon: 3-hour time limit
• New Laps: No new laps can begin after 12:35 PM

Please see our additional race information section for all updated rules and time schedules for this year.

Course Description

The course is a mix of streets, bike paths, and sidewalks. A link to the course map is included under the "Additional Race Information" heading below.

Don’t like the course conditions? We don’t care. Just quit.