Topo Trail Marathon Races

📅 Topo Trail Marathon Weekend Schedule

• Sunday, December 7: 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 3 pm

🏃‍♂️ About the Race

• Location: The Topo Trail Marathon will be held on the East Fork State Park mountain bike trails.
• Race Options: 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.
• Water Stops: Waterstops at mile 2, mile 4.5, and mile 6.55.

💧 Aid Stations

• Start/Finish Waterstop: Fully stocked with water, Gatorade, bananas, and salty snacks.
• Other Aid Stations: All other aid stations will have water and Gatorade only.
• Topo Buffs: Will be given to anyone who registers after the T Shirt deadline of Nov 14.

📝 Registration

• Discounted Prices: Until Sept 15
• Quarter: $30
• Half: $45
• Full: $70
• Inclusions: Professional chip timing, portable restrooms, long sleeve race t-shirt (t-shirt deadline is November 14), pint glass, and finisher medal.

🏅 Awards

• Finisher Medal: For all finishers

📍 Directions to East Fork State Park

• 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).
• Turn Left on S. Bantam Road, turn left into the park and turn left again onto Park Road 2.
• Follow Park Road 2: the Indian Mound Picnic Area will be on your right.

🏨 Lodging

• A block of rooms at a local hotel will be available closer to the race.
• There are also several motels at the SR125 exit off of I-275, about 15 miles from the start/finish.
• Motel Beechmont: 513-752-1800
• Comfort Inn and Suites: 513-947-0100
• East Fork State Park also has a full-service campground: visit the park website for campground information.

ℹ️ Additional Information

• Any additional information regarding the race will be posted on this website as the race date gets closer.