Event Details
Saturday, October 2nd, 2021, Barkcamp State Park
Barkcamp Trail Race Ultra, Marathon and Half Marathon
The Barkcamp Race will feature a well-marked Ultra, Marathon and Half Marathon course throughout Barkcamp State Park's trail system. The terrain promises lots of up and downs. The course will be marked with orange ribbons, arrows, and signs. These races are 99% on trails. Participants can take two laps for the Marathon distance and three laps for the Ultra. There is a Half Marathon walk available to the hikers among you who want to support our park. The race begins and ends at the beach. There will be 3 aid stations spaced evenly throughout the course and at the Start/Finish line for those brave souls taking the second loop. Aid stations will have Hammer Nutrition products, water, pretzels, potato chips, cookies, PB&J sandwiches, pickles, candy, and soda. We ask that you bring a water bottle to lessen paper waste. All aid administered to runners by family, friends, and crew must take place within 100-feet of an aid station. Restrooms are available at the Start/Finish line area and about the 11-mile mark. Volunteers will be at aid stations with communication if you require that kind of assistance beyond their ability to help. We will have a drop bag location near the Start/Finish line. The park has a campground area that for Friday and Saturday night (contact us to reserve a spot — not ODNR), and there are many hotels in our area, Sleep Inn Belmont being the closest and offering a discount to you.
40 Mile Ultra Marathon
Added in 2017, the Ultra is a chance to do three laps of our course. The Ultra will begin at 6 AM sharp and a headlamp or light of your choice will be required. You will have 10 hours to complete the course. Aid stations will not be open until 8 AM but we will have an unmanned aid station around halfway with water and electrolyte drink.
10K Road Race
A challenging course with lots of ups and downs through the beautiful park. Finishers will receive a medal, lunch by The West Sports Bar, and a tie dyed long sleeve T-shirt. These 3 items have a value of over $55 if bought individually. Everyone that completes the course to the best of their ability is a winner — for themselves and by benefitting our local State Park! REGISTRATION INFO
Register online at Vertical Runner or at packet pickup the night before the race or the morning of the race. (Shirt and correct sizes not guaranteed on late registrations.) Ultra Marathon (run)
$65 up to August 27th
$75 August 28th to September 30th
$85 at packet pickup and on race day
Full Marathon (run)
$65 up to August 27th
$75 August 28th to September 30th
$85 at packet pickup and on race day
Half Marathon (trail or road) (run or walk)
$55 up to August 27th
$65 August 28th to September 30th
$75 at packet pickup and on race day
10K (run or walk)
$35 up to August 27th
$40 August 28th to September 30th
$45 at packet pickup and on race day
5k (run or walk)
$35 up to August 27th
$40 August 28th to September 30th
$45 at packet pickup and on race day
START TIMES
Ultra Marathon starts at 6:00am — headlamp or light required. Full Marathon starts at 8:00am — early start at 7:00am with no awards for the early birds. Half Trail Marathon starts at 7:45
Half road marathon starts at 8:05
Road 10k starts at 8:05
Road 5k starts at 8:05
PACKET PICKUP
Friday, October 1st, 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Barkcamp Beach, and Race Day morning after 5:30am. SWAG
Finisher's medal; something special to be determined for our 40-mile friends; tied dyed long sleeve t shirts ; full HOT meal post race
DROPPING: Never drop out of the race by abandoning the course between aid stations and going “home.” If you have to drop out, let us know at an aid station. DISQUALIFICATION POLICY: The Ultra cutoff of 10 hours and the Marathon cutoff of 8 hours (18:20 min/mile pace on the course) is strictly enforced. The aid stations close accordingly. If a runner is unable to keep the appropriate pace and is in danger of missing the cutoff they will be asked to remove themselves from the race. If a runner refuses to do so they will be immediately disqualified and will be on their own for all aid on the race course as well as the finish line should they choose to continue. This cutoff is enforced for the safety of the runner as well as the rescue team who would need to search for runners on the course. An early start option is available for those who do not feel that they can complete the Marathon in the allotted time. Choosing the early start extends the Marathon cutoff to 9 hours (20:45 min/mile pace). If it is determined that any runner cuts the course in any fashion, whether intentional or not, they will immediately be disqualified from the race. ACCOMMODATIONS
The Sleep Inn & Suites in Belmont is proud to be this year’s host hotel. They are offering race participants a 20% discount on room reservations. Call 740-782-1298 and mention Discount Code “RACE” to receive your discount. Camping is available in Barkcamp State Park. For reservations call Sarah at 740-238-2384. And, if you ask early, we have a few couches and floors available
