Oak Openings Metropark, Whitehouse OH
Sunday, September 13th, 2026
🏞️ Race Overview
- Event Date: September 13, 2026
- Location: Oak Openings Metropark, Whitehouse, OH
- Distances: Choose between 25K and 5K
- Starting Point: All races start and finish at the Buehner Center next to Mallard Lake in the center of the park.
🏆 Championship Recognition
- Award: The 25K has been awarded the RRCA Ohio State 25K Championship.
- Series Inclusion: Part of the Toledo Roadrunners Club Trail Series
- Other Events: Marsh Madness 10K, Towpath Trail Half Marathon, Falling Leaves 5K
- Registration: Available on RunSignUp for all series events.
💵 Discounts and Savings
- Members Discount: Current Toledo Roadrunners members receive a $5.00 discount for Trail Series races.
- Multi-Race Savings: Sign up for all four races to receive a $2.00 discount on each entry.
- Giveaway: Awarded a Trail Race Series giveaway at the end of the series.
- Aid Stations: Hydrapak reusable cups will be used to reduce waste.
🌳 Race Details
- Packet Pick-Up: Early pickup on September 12th at Second Sole from 3 - 5 p.m. Race day pickup at Buehner Center from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
- Start Times: 25K at 9:00 a.m., 5K at 9:15 a.m.
- Course Markings: 5K marked with white flags, 25K with pink flags and yellow trail blazes.
- Parking: Limited parking at Buehner Center: car-pooling is encouraged.
🍕 Post-Race Amenities
- Food: Post-race food will be available inside the Buehner Center.
- Alcohol: The facility allows alcoholic beverages, so feel free to BYOB.
- Lodging: Nearby accommodations include Day's Inn and camping options
- Awards: Awards for overall winners and age group awards in 10-year increments.
💪 Important Reminders
- Race Etiquette: Horses yield to everyone: runners yield to runners.
- Littering: Pack everything out or leave it with an aid station volunteer.
- Headphones: Consider using a lower volume or going without to hear those approaching.
- Charity: Proceeds support SewHope, providing health and education support in northern Guatemala.
🔗 More Information
- Registration Link: Register here.
- Camping Info: Sign up for camping at the park's camping page: metroparkstoledo.com.
- Additional Info: More details and updates will be provided as the event approaches.
- Guaranteed T-shirt: Deadline for guaranteed T-shirt is August 30, 2026.
