West Branch State Park Beach, Ravenna OH
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
🏃♂️ Race Overview
- Date: 2026-09-19
- Location: West Branch State Park Beach, Ravenna, OH
- Event URL: Best of the West
- New Addition: A brand new 10k for 2026!
🌲 Buckeye Trail Celebration
- Recognition: Celebrating the new Buckeye Trail section at West Branch State Park.
- State Trail: Designated a State Trail by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
- Exclusive: Only the third trail to receive such recognition.
- Future Plans: This new section is the first of more to come!
🌳 Park Features
- Forest Composition: Predominantly forested with a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees.
- Diverse Wildlife: Home to deer, foxes, raccoons, squirrels, pheasants, and songbirds.
- Comfortable Conditions: Dense canopy provides shade and cool temperatures during warmer months.
- Ideal Activities: Perfect for hiking and running.
🏁 Race Distances
- Marathon: Runners will navigate around the eastern end of the lake, crossing the dam before returning to the beach.
- Half Marathon: Participants will finish at the turnaround and take a shuttle back to the finish party.
- 10k: All-trail route from the beach to the dam and back.
- Finish Line: Celebrate with others at the finish party at the beach.
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