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When
Sunday, December 6th, 2026
Where
3294 Elklick Road, Bethel OH
Distances
10K · Half · Marathon
Typical weather
30–45°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
25–34°F
dry
2024
15–32°F
dry
2023
31–40°F
dry
2022
44–55°F
rain
2021
30–59°F
rain
2020
27–40°F
dry
2019
35–47°F
rain
2018
24–40°F
dry
2017
28–44°F
dry
2016
39–48°F
rain
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About this race
Topo Trail Marathon Weekend Schedule
- Sunday, December 6: Packet Pick Up (no race day registration) -- 7:00 am to 8:30 am
- Pre Race Meeting: 8:45 am
- Race Start: 9:00 am for Full, 9:15 am for Half, 9:30 am for Quarter
- Race Cutoff: 3:00 pm -- racers will not be permitted to start any lap after 3pm
About the Race
- Location: The Topo Trail Marathon will be held on the East Fork State Park mountain bike trails.
- Distances: There will be a 6.55 mile (Quarter) race, a 13.1 mile (Half) race, and a 26.2 mile (Full) race, something for everyone!
- Course: The course will be a 6.55 mile loop, 100% on singletrack. 1 lap for the Quarter, 2 laps for the Half, and 4 laps for the Full.
- Waterstops: Waterstops at mile 2, mile 4.5, and mile 6.55.
Registration
- Discounted Prices: Until Sept 30 - Quarter: $25, Half: $40, Full: $65
- Entry Fee Includes: Professional chip timing, portable restrooms, long sleeve race t shirt (t-shirt deadline is November 14), pint glass, and finisher medal.
- Special Offer: Topo Buffs will be given to anyone who registers after the T Shirt deadline of Nov 14.
- Registration Link: Register Here
Awards
- Finisher Medal: Finisher Medal for all finishers
Directions to East Fork State Park
- Route: Take I275 to the Route 125 exit. Go East on Route 125 for approx. 10 miles to the East Fork State Park main entrance (Do not follow signs to the Campground).
- Entry: Turn Left on S. Bantam Road, turn left into the park and turn left again onto Park Road 2.
- Parking: Follow Park Road 2, the Indian Mound Picnic Area will be on your right.
Lodging
- Hotel Block: A block of rooms at a local hotel will be available closer to the race.
- Nearby Motels: There are several motels at the SR125 exit off of I-275, about 15 miles from the start/finish.
- Contact: Motel Beechmont - 513-752-1800, Comfort Inn and Suites - 513-947-0100
- Camping: East Fork State Park also has a full service campground, visit the park website for campground information.
Additional Information
- Updates: Any additional information regarding the race will be posted on this website as the race date gets closer.
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Dec 5 – 7, 2026.
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