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Saturday, April 3rd, 2027
3993 Hollenback Rd, Lewis Center OH
10K · Half
39–58°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2026
62–77°F
rain
2025
53–72°F
rain
2024
37–59°F
dry
2023
37–66°F
dry
2022
36–46°F
dry
2021
26–56°F
dry
2020
38–62°F
dry
2019
37–56°F
dry
2018
37–64°F
rain
2017
46–65°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
39°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Join us at the Muddy Duck!
Get down in the muck and run like a duck!
We're not really sure what that line means but it sounds good so we are going with it! But for real, let's get muddy! With the coming of spring the foliage will be blooming, eggs will be hatching, and we'll be running!
The Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek is the only trail built by runners for runners! One of the unique elements of the trail is that every season brings new experiences on the trail. Our Winter Series is famous for it's bitter cold and snow! The Firefly pits runners against the dark of night. Hoot is HOT, and Squatch brings the best of the fall color change. Now with the Muddy Duck we encourage you to strap on your gators and get ready for a muddy, mucky run!
When
Saturday, April 3rd.
10K, 20K and 50K distances start at 8am.
6K distance start at 8:05ish
What
10K, 20K, or 50K Trail Race
Where
The Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park. The start of the race is located just off of Hollenback Rd and just south of the dog park(3993 Hollenback Rd Lewis Center, OH 43035).
Cost
Our races typically sell out 2-6 weeks prior to race day. Please note: The Muddy Duck has a NO REFUND and NO BIB TRANSFER policy for all events.
Through December 31st - $45
January 1st-31st - $50
February 1st-28th - $55
March 1st-31st - $60
April 1 through Race Day - $70
What do you get?
Epic trail race experience!
Event Shirt
Event Medal
Packet Pick Up
Packet pickup will be held at Fleet Feet Columbus in Lewis Center before the event on Thursday, and Friday of race week during normal business hours.
Race day packet pickup will beginning at 7am at the race site at Alum Creek State Park.
The Course
Course layout is subject to change. Click here to view the Rocks And Roots Trail Map!
The start of the race is located just off of Hollenback Rd and just south of the dog park (3993 Hollenback Rd Lewis Center, OH 43035). Watch for Fleet Feet arrows pointing you in the right direction!
North Loop is run first in clockwise direction for second 10K.
South Loop is run next in counter-clockwise direction for first 10K.
Loops alternate as needed to completion distance.
The 6K Loop is an abbreviated rendition of the north loop, taking a quick shortcut at the 1 mile mark. After about 100 meters on an emergency access trail runners rejoin the north loop running clockwise to the finish!
Cut-off Time
The course closes for 50Kers at 4:00pm (8 hour limit – 15:27 pace for 50K). All 50K participants must begin their 4th lap before 1:00pm. All 50K participants must begin their 5th and final lap before 2:20pm.
Parking
Parking can be found in the lots surrounding the start/finish area; some runners may be able to parking along the northern edge of the road leading into the trailhead area.
Those not running in the 50K are encouraged to park in the Marina parking lot, and leave spots in the closer lots for the 50K runners (so they can have closer access to their vehicles if they need to
Results and Photos
2026 - Results | Photos
2025 - Results
2024 - Results | Photos
Course map
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Run clubs near Lewis Center to train with before race day.
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