Best of the West

Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Ravenna, OH; West Branch State Park Beach, Marina Drive, 44266
Type: TRAIL

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Distances & registration

3 options

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10K
Sat, Sep 19, 9:00 AM EDT · From $44.80
Opens Dec 15, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Aug 19, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
13.1 Miles
Sat, Sep 19, 8:00 AM EDT · From $76.90
Opens Dec 15, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Aug 19, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
26.2 Miles
Sat, Sep 19, 8:00 AM EDT · From $92.95
Opens Dec 15, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Aug 19, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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The course

From the organizer

NEW 10k for 2026!

We will be celebrating the new Buckeye Trail section at West Branch State Park. The Buckeye Trail has recently been designated a State Trail by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and is only the third trail to receive this recognition. This new section is the first of more to come!

West Branch State Park is predominantly forested with a mix of deciduous and coniferous trees. The forest is primarily oak-hickory and provides habitats for a diverse array of wildlife, including deer, foxes, raccoons, squirrels, pheasant, and songbirds. The dense canopy provides shade and cool temperatures in the warmer months making it perfect for hiking and running.

Marathoners will make their way around the eastern end of the lake crossing the dam and then continuing to the entrance to the campground before returning back to the beach. Half marathoners will finish at the turnaround and take a shuttle back to the finish party at the beach. 10k participants will complete an all-trail route from the beach to the dam and back.

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