Redbud Trail Challenge

🏞️ 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.