Oak Openings Stampede

🏞️ Race Overview

Come on out and race on the wooded trails at the Oak Openings Metropark. Two race distances to choose from, 25K and 5K (walkers are welcome in this one). All races utilize the beautiful trails at Oak Openings Metropark that pass through hardwood and pine forests, open prairie, and along stream sides. All races start and finish at the Buehner Center next to Mallard Lake in the center of the park.

🏃‍♂️ Event Information

• Date: 2025-09-14
• Location: Oak Openings Metropark, Whitehouse, OH
• Registration: [Register Here](https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Whitehouse/OakOpeningsStampede?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB)
• Guaranteed T-shirt deadline: 9/1/2025

📋 Packet Pick-Up

Race Day: At the Buehner Center, 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

🗺️ Trail Series Information

This is the third in the four-part Trail Series the Toledo Roadrunners Club and the Toledo Metroparks are partnering to present with sponsorship from Second Sole of Toledo to benefit our charity partner, Sew Hope.

🚨 Trail Etiquette

Watch out for those exposed roots! Speaking of trail conditions, now would be a good time to remind everyone of some basic trail etiquette:

• Horses: EVERYONE yields to horses, even the bees (I think?).
• Bikes: Are supposed to yield to Walkers/Runners. This is a big concern between mile 7 and 9.
• Runners: Walkers yield to runners. Watch out for poison ivy, yikes!
• Headphones/Music: It's advisable to keep the volume low or not use them.

🕒 Race Day Information

Below are some important things you should note about the event:

• Race Day Pickup: At the Buehner Center, 7:30 am - 8:45 am. No cash accepted.
• Race Start Times: 25K - 9:00 a.m.: 5K - 9:15 a.m.
• Course Markings: 5K - white surveyor flags: 25K - pink surveyor flags.
• Parking: Limited space at the Buehner Center. Car-pooling recommended.

🚰 Aid Stations

For the 25K, aid stations will be located on the scout trail loop at approximately 2.0, 4.9, 8.2, 10.7, 13.5 miles. There will be water and sports drinks available. For the 5K, there will be one aid station at about 1.5 miles stocked with water only. To conserve cups, consider carrying a hand-held bottle or hydration pack.

🍔 Post-Race Food

Will be inside the Buehner Center. The facility allows alcoholic beverages. So BYOB if you’re so inclined.

🏨 Lodging Information

There is a Day's Inn adjacent to the Toledo airport on Airport Highway. It’s within 5 miles of the Oak Openings park. You can also tent camp at the Oak Openings White Oak campground or stay in the Caretakers Cottage. Go to the park's camping page to sign up.

🏆 Awards

Immediately at the finish, awards for overall, female/male for the 5K and 25K. Additionally, age group awards will be in 10 year increments and 3 places deep.