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Sunday, November 1st, 2026
3993 Hollenback Rd, Lewis Center OH
10K
42–58°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
39–56°F
dry
2024
42–62°F
dry
2023
27–42°F
dry
2022
50–67°F
dry
2021
40–51°F
dry
2020
33–52°F
dry
2019
31–43°F
dry
2018
46–55°F
rain
2017
31–50°F
rain
2016
50–76°F
dry
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About this race
Join us at the Autumn Squatch!
Lurking deep in the woods he waits. Will you brave the elements to track down the Autumn Squatch?!!
Each year just as the season turns, hundreds of Squatch enthusiasts descend upon the woods of Alum Creek in search of the elusive Autumn Squatch. The first recorded sighting was in the fall of 2012, with multiple sightings over the years.
The Autumn Squatch is most commonly seen poking around the Rocks and Roots trail on late autumn nights as he passes through on his way south for the winter. To celebrate the coming of the Squatch we invite you to join us in hopes of catching a glimpse!
Event Details
- When: Sunday, November 1st. All races start at 8am.
- 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 Autumn Squatch has a NO REFUND and NO BIB TRANSFER policy for all events.
Registration Fees
- Through August 15th: $45
- August 16 – September 15: $50
- September 16 – October 15: $55
- October 16 – October 31: $60
- 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 Sports in Lewis Center before the week of the event on Friday and Saturday during normal business hours.
- Race day packet pickup: will begin at 7am at the race site at Alum Creek State Park.
Parking
- Parking availability: can be found in the lots surrounding the start/finish area: some runners may be able to park along the northern edge of the road leading into the trailhead area.
- Parking suggestion: 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.
The Course
- Course layout: is subject to change. Click here to view the Rocks And Roots Trail Map!
- Start location: 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).
- North Loop: is run first in clockwise direction for the first 10K.
- South Loop: is run next in counter-clockwise direction for the second 10K. Loops alternate as needed to completion distance.
Aid Stations
Aid stations are located at:
- Start/finish: aka the trailhead
- North Loop: at approximately 2.5 miles
- South Loop: at approximately 2.6 miles
- Station supplies: Aid stations will be stocked with water, Gatorade, and other goodies!
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.
Results
2023 – Results
2021 – (FIRESQUATCH) Results | Photos
2020 – Results
2018 – Results
2017 – Results
2015 – Results |
Course map
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