Oak Openings Stampede

Event Overview

• Race Dates: September 13, 2026
• Location: Oak Openings Metropark, Whitehouse, OH
• Race Distances: 25K and 5K
• Start/Finish Location: Buehner Center next to Mallard Lake

Race Details

• Championship Race: The 25K has been awarded the RRCA Ohio State 25K Championship.
• Trail Series: Part of the Toledo Roadrunners Club Trail Series.
• Other Events: Includes Marsh Madness 10K, Towpath Trail Half Marathon, and Falling Leaves 5K.
• Registration: Available on RunSignUp.

Membership Benefits

• Member Discount: Toledo Roadrunners members receive a $5.00 discount.
• Multi-Race Discount: $2.00 discount if signing up for all four races at once.
• Giveaway: Nice Trail Race Series giveaway awarded at the end of the series.

Sustainability Initiatives

• Reusable Cups: Eliminate disposable cup waste with Hydrapak reusable cups.
• Packet Pickup: Runners receive a Hydrapak cup at packet pickup.
• Purchase Options: More Hydrapak products available at www.HydraPak.com
• Sustainable Partner: Free collapsible cups provided by HydraPak.

Community Support

• Proceeds: Support SewHope, a not-for-profit organization in Guatemala.
• Direct Donations: Option to donate to SewHope and/or the Toledo Metroparks during registration.
• T-Shirt Deadline: Guaranteed T-shirt deadline is August 30, 2026.

Packet Pickup Information

• Early Pickup: September 12th from 3 - 5:00 p.m. at Second Sole Running Store.
• Race Day: At the Buehner Center, 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

Trail Etiquette

• Horses: Everyone yields to horses.
• Bikes: Must yield to walkers/runners.
• Runners: Walkers yield to runners: be aware of poison ivy.
• Headphones: Keep volume low or go without to stay aware of surroundings.

Race Day Information

• Pickup/Late Registration: Same details as above with no cash accepted.
• Race 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 blazes.
• Cut-Off Times: No official cut-off, but finish by 12:30 p.m. for assistance.

Parking and Aid Stations

• Parking: Limited at Buehner Center: carpool if possible.
• Additional Parking: Available at the Oak Openings lodge.
• Aid Stations: Located at various points along the 25K route.
• Post-Race Food: Inside the Buehner Center with options for BYOB.

Lodging Options

• Nearby Hotels: Day's Inn adjacent to the Toledo airport.
• Campsites: Tent camping available at the Oak Openings White Oak campground.
• Caretakers Cottage: Next to the start area.
• Booking: Visit the park's camping page at here.

Awards

• Categories: Overall and age group awards in 10 year increments.
• Place Recognition: 3 places deep for male and female in both races.