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44642 Zerger Quarry Rd, Summerfield OH

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

🏞️ Race Information

  • Date: 2026-05-02
  • Location: 44642 Zerger Quarry Rd, Summerfield, OH
  • Website: Redbud Trail Challenge
  • Registration: Online registration is now closed, but you can register in person the morning of the race.

🌲 About the Challenge

  • Event: The Redbud Trail Challenge is a Trail Hike/Run to benefit Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp (OWBC).
  • Courses: Choose between a 5K or 10K trail course suitable for the entire family.
  • Location: The event takes place on OWBC’s rugged 600-acre forested property in Southeast Ohio.
  • Trail Features: The trail features primitive campsites, a suspension bridge built by the boys, springtime forest blossoms, and boulders.

🚑 Refreshments and Aid Stations

  • Stations: There will be 3 refreshment/first aid stations along the course (2 on the 5K).
  • Elevation Gain: The 10K trail has over 1,700' of elevation gain and a mix of technical single track and old logging trails.
  • Family Friendly: The 5K is suitable for families seeking a less strenuous hike in the woods.
  • T-shirts: Participants registering by April 1, 2024, receive a Redbud Trail Challenge t-shirt.

🍽️ Post-Race Celebration

  • Meal: Enjoy a delicious lunch provided by OWBC’s Board of Directors and their wives.
  • Menu: Lunch typically includes grilled hamburgers, baked beans, potato salad, cookies, and ice cream.
  • Fellowship: Relax and socialize with friends after the race.
  • Proceeds: All proceeds support the mission of OWBC, a nonprofit that helps troubled boys and their families.

🙌 Community Impact

  • Mission: Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp aims to bring healing to troubled boys and their families.
  • Inclusivity: The camp welcomes all interested families regardless of background.
  • Scholarships: Funds from the event support scholarships for families needing assistance.
  • Learn More: For further information, visit www.ohioboyscamp.org.

🏆 Award Ceremony

  • Recognition: Top two finishers in both the 5k and 10k will be awarded.
  • Categories: Awards will be for age groups: 40+, 39-17, and 16 and under in both male and female.
  • Time: The awards ceremony will take place following the race.

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