Redbud Trail Challenge

Event Overview

• Date: 2026-05-02
• Location: 44642 Zerger Quarry Rd, Summerfield, OH
• Website: Redbud Trail Challenge
• Course Options: Choose between a 5K or 10K trail course.

About the Challenge

• Purpose: Benefit Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp (OWBC).
• Location: Held on a 600 acre forested property in Southeast Ohio.
• Course Challenge: Test your will, mind, and body on a rugged trail.
• Unique Features: Includes crossing a 68' span suspension bridge and scenic forest views.

Course Details

• Refreshments: 3 stations on the trail (2 on the 5K course).
• Elevation: 10K trail has over 1,700' of elevation gain.
• Trail Type: 40% technical single track, 60% old logging trails.
• Family Friendly: 5K is suitable for all ages with less difficulty.

Registration and Participation

• T-shirts: First 500 registrants on or before April 1, 2024 will receive a t-shirt.
• Race Day Registration: Available from 7:15 – 8:30 am.
• Post-Race Meal: Join for a delicious lunch provided by OWBC.
• Support: All proceeds help support OWBC’s mission to assist troubled boys.

Impact on the Community

• Nonprofit Mission: Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp helps troubled boys and their families.
• Diverse Access: Open to all families without regard to race or economic status.
• Funding: Proceeds provide scholarships for families in need.
• More Information: Visit www.ohioboyscamp.org for details.

Event Amenities

• Food Availability: Pre-race food and drinks will be provided.
• Lunch Menu: Includes grilled hamburgers, baked beans, potato salad, cookies, and ice cream.
• Award Ceremony: Recognizes top finishers in various age categories.
• Categories: Awards for 5K and 10K finishers in male and female divisions (40+, 39-17, 16 and under).