More About Fools Trail Race 25k/50k/50m/100k
Saturday, May 23, 2026
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Camp Manatoc
Trail Race
Part of the Ohio Endurance Series – Hikers welcome!
DESCRIPTION
Trailblazers and fun-chasers, grab your sneakers and head to Camp Manatoc! With a 10k, half marathon, marathon, and 8-hour format, Fools is your ticket to ultra-ready prep or a wild day with your trail posse. Fools is your ultimate training ground for longer races like the Burning River Endurance Run & Relay. The course is packed with wide-open trails, twisty singletrack, and sassy hills to master your endurance game.
Practice Smart: Try different fuel, hydration, gear, and pacing strategies.
Supported Setup: Fully stocked aid station plus your own rest area for quick recovery.
Build Confidence: Get ready to crush your next big race in a low-pressure setting!
COURSE
Other than a road crossing or two, the course is 100% trails – from wide open trail to twisting and turning single track, and some challenging hills of course! Click here to view the Fools Course Map (map coming soon)
DONATIONS
Donations benefit Camp Manatoc, home of the Great Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America.
SWAG OPTIONS
Choose one:
Triblend Tee with Fools logo and a Finisher Medal
OES Ultra-light Packable Rain/Wind Jacket and Finisher Medal – $20 premium
2025 Fools Swag OptionsAWARDS
Awards for each event:
Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Top 3 Male and Female in the following 5-year age groups:
24 & Under, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & Over
OHIO ENDURANCE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
OES Trading Card 2025Participate in 4 events to qualify and have a chance to be an Ohio Endurance Athlete of the Year! Qualifiers receive a trading card with your photo and Ohio Endurance Series race stats. Awards will be given for the Top 5 Overall, Top 1 Masters, Top 1 Grand Master.
2025 Series Results
2024 Series Results
2023 Series Results
REGISTRATION
EARLY (through 5/22)
10k – $40
Half Marathon – $70
Marathon – $85
8 Hour – $85
REGULAR (5/23 – 5/12)
10k – $40
Half Marathon – $80
Marathon – $95
8 Hour – $95
LATE (5/13 – 5/23)
10k – $45
Half Marathon – $85
Marathon – $100
8 Hour – $100
RACE DAY DETAILS
LOCATION: Camp Manatoc, 1075 Truxell Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264
START TIME: 8:00 AM
MORE INFORMATION
Fools is part of the Ohio Endurance Series, featuring fully supported trail races of varying distance and difficulty in the best parks throughout Ohio.
Ohio Endurance Series
ARCHIVED RESULTS
2016 50k Results, 2016 25k Results
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Camp Manatoc
Trail Race
Part of the Ohio Endurance Series – Hikers welcome!
DESCRIPTION
Trailblazers and fun-chasers, grab your sneakers and head to Camp Manatoc! With a 10k, half marathon, marathon, and 8-hour format, Fools is your ticket to ultra-ready prep or a wild day with your trail posse. Fools is your ultimate training ground for longer races like the Burning River Endurance Run & Relay. The course is packed with wide-open trails, twisty singletrack, and sassy hills to master your endurance game.
Practice Smart: Try different fuel, hydration, gear, and pacing strategies.
Supported Setup: Fully stocked aid station plus your own rest area for quick recovery.
Build Confidence: Get ready to crush your next big race in a low-pressure setting!
COURSE
Other than a road crossing or two, the course is 100% trails – from wide open trail to twisting and turning single track, and some challenging hills of course! Click here to view the Fools Course Map (map coming soon)
DONATIONS
Donations benefit Camp Manatoc, home of the Great Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America.
SWAG OPTIONS
Choose one:
Triblend Tee with Fools logo and a Finisher Medal
OES Ultra-light Packable Rain/Wind Jacket and Finisher Medal – $20 premium
2025 Fools Swag OptionsAWARDS
Awards for each event:
Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Top 3 Male and Female in the following 5-year age groups:
24 & Under, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & Over
OHIO ENDURANCE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
OES Trading Card 2025Participate in 4 events to qualify and have a chance to be an Ohio Endurance Athlete of the Year! Qualifiers receive a trading card with your photo and Ohio Endurance Series race stats. Awards will be given for the Top 5 Overall, Top 1 Masters, Top 1 Grand Master.
2025 Series Results
2024 Series Results
2023 Series Results
REGISTRATION
EARLY (through 5/22)
10k – $40
Half Marathon – $70
Marathon – $85
8 Hour – $85
REGULAR (5/23 – 5/12)
10k – $40
Half Marathon – $80
Marathon – $95
8 Hour – $95
LATE (5/13 – 5/23)
10k – $45
Half Marathon – $85
Marathon – $100
8 Hour – $100
RACE DAY DETAILS
LOCATION: Camp Manatoc, 1075 Truxell Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264
START TIME: 8:00 AM
MORE INFORMATION
Fools is part of the Ohio Endurance Series, featuring fully supported trail races of varying distance and difficulty in the best parks throughout Ohio.
Ohio Endurance Series
ARCHIVED RESULTS
2016 50k Results, 2016 25k Results
Date & Time
May 23, 2026
8:00am - 4:00pm
Location
Camp Manatoc
1075 Truxell Rd
Peninsula, OH 44264
Learn More
Listed In
Communities
Add to My Calendar
Did you know you can follow any of our 175 Special Interest calendars and stay informed better than ever before? See them here. You can also create your own public or private calendar here. Post events to your calendar and ours at the same time! Terms and conditions may vary based on the policies of your local Town Planner publisher.
To learn more, watch our intro video!