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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
100 E. National Rd., Englewood OH
Ultra
65–81°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2025
71–88°F
dry
2024
67–85°F
rain
2023
58–77°F
dry
2022
61–78°F
dry
2021
66–79°F
rain
2020
65–81°F
rain
2019
60–82°F
dry
2018
68–78°F
rain
2017
66–86°F
dry
2016
73–79°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 18
Rain likely · 73–86°F
Sunday, Oct 18starts near 73°F · 46% chance of rain · wind up to 14 mph
About this race
Race Overview
- Fastest Ultra Course: This is the fastest ultra course we have - approachable and great for a 1st time 25/50k or a Personal Record!
- Series Participation: Part of our 200k No Way! &: 300k Grand Slam!! series.
- Organizers: This race is put on by The Best Dam Volunteers In The Land (TBDVITL) of the Ohio River Road Runner’s Club a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
- Volunteer Opportunity: Have an ultra-great time by volunteering (Click on Volunteer under More at the top of this page)! We all need a little help from our friends!
Event Details
- Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Early Start 7:30 a.m.)
- Registration: Registration is limited &: Price increases after tax day and thereafter. (Race postponed from August 16, 2026 due to flooding at race site)
- Schedule:
- 7 a.m. Gate Opens
- 7:10-7:55 a.m. Packet Pickup/Check-in at Lawwill Shelter
- 7:30 a.m. Early Start (notify RD/timer)
- 8 a.m. 50K &: 25K Starts
- 2:10 p.m. Must start the final lap
- 4 p.m. Race ends
- 4-5 p.m. Clean up &: Load out
Location
- Venue: Englewood MetroPark (West Park Entrance) – 100 E. National Rd., Englewood, OH 45322
- Directions: From either east or west, take I-70 to the State Route 48 exit and head north on Route 48 into Englewood. DO NOT CROSS DAM (unless you are a Patty Shelter volunteer).
- Packet Pickup: Lawwill Shelter is Packet Pickup, Start/Finish &: Aid Station.
- Parking: The park gate will open at 7 a.m. Use entrance ER-5 at the intersection of National Road (US 40) and Main Street (US 48) in downtown Englewood.
Course Information
- Loop Distance: A 7.77 MILE LOOP IS RUN 4 TIMES FOR 50K or 2 TIMES FOR 25K.
- Course Details: It is a mix of trail, grass &: pavement with 459+ feet of ascent, 3 waterfalls &: 3 aid station visits per loop.
- Course Map: COURSE MAP HERE.
- Loop Description: The loop includes Lawwill shelter and Patty Shelter where aid is available.
Aid Stations
- Main Aid Station: The Lawwill shelter where you start &: finish the loop.
- Patty Shelter: Located on the loop and visited twice during each 7.77-mile loop.
- Supplies: These manned aid stations will include: water, electrolytes, chips, pretzels, pickles/pickle juice, PB&:J, fruit &: non-fruit sweets.
- Drop Bags: You may leave drop bags at Lawwill Shelter or in your vehicle, or you may drop them yourself at Patty Shelter.
Pacers
- Pacers Allowed: Pacers are allowed with a waiver.
Course map
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