46th Annual Hocking Hills Trail Run

September 21, 2024

Beginning at the Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist Cabin, the Hocking Hills Trail Run winds through vast wooded areas of the Hocking Hills State Park and Hocking State Forest, crossing streams, deep gorges, shimmering waterfalls and lush forests, leading uphill and down. The Hocking Hills Trail Run is the ultimate challenge to the runner’s power of concentration.

Hocking Hills Trail Run Race Times

The 60k run (37.28 miles) steps off at 7 a.m.

The 40k race (24.85 miles) will begin at 8 a.m.

The other races (5k, 10k and 20k) are individual starts between 9 and 11 a.m. Each runner in these races has an individual start and finish time recorded for them; therefore, runners can choose to start their race any time within those two hours. 10k and 5k runners catch a bus at the located in the Naturalist Cabin area, to get to their start locations, and should plan to check-in at registration 1/2 hour before beginning their races.

All runners must check-in with a (human) timer before beginning their race. All runners will be equipped with chip timing devices. Start times for some races are recorded manually and not with the chip timing. Chip timing is used to record all runners' finish times. More information on chip timing below.

Same-day registration and check-in for pre-registered runners for the Trail Run both begin at 6:30 a.m. All races meet and finish at the Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist Cabin, 19852 S.R. 664 S in Hocking County. Refreshments will be available for runners after their races.

Pets are welcome to run the course with you (on a leash of course!). Walkers are also welcome at the Hocking Hills Trail Run.

Gear Check and Showers

Gear Check and Showers will not be available.

Chip Timing!

Chip timing provides Hocking Hills Trail Run racers with accurate and timely race results.

Hocking Hills Trail Run Race Map

Orientation Race Map (.pdf)

All races meet and end at the Naturalist Cabin at Old Man's Cave, 19852 St. Rt. 664 S in Logan, Ohio. Directions

The 20k, 40k and 60k races start at the Naturalist Cabin. (The 60k trail follows the 20k trail three times; the 40k follows it twice.) The path runs through the Hocking Hills State Park Cottages, onto Route 664, up Steel Hill Road, along Chapel Ridge Road, then into the Hocking Hills State Forest on the Queer Ridge Trail. From here it passes through the Cedar Falls area in Hocking Hills State Park, through the forest to Rose Lake, through the Old Man's Cave campground, over the A-Frame Bridge at Old Man's Cave, past the Naturalist's Cabin at the Old Man's Cave Visitors Center, then up the hill back toward the parking lot for Whispering Cave. Water stops are located at Steel Hill/Chapel Ridge Road, Cedar Falls parking lot, at the beginning of the Campground and at the Naturalist's Cabin. Water stops are manned beginning at 8 a.m. so 60k'ers are invited to "stash" their own water/snacks around the course if that would be helpful to them. Fruit and water are available to 60k'ers at the Naturalist Cabin as they pass by.

10k runners meet at the Hocking Hills Naturalist Cabin to register for the race. They are transported by bus to the start location, which is on State Route 374 near the intersection of Chapel Ridge Road in Hocking County. Runners will then proceed up Rt. 374 to Chapel Ridge road running past Top of the Caves campground. From here the trail passes through the Cedar Falls area in Hocking Hills State Park, through the forest to Rose Lake, through the Old Man's Cave campground, over the A-Frame Bridge at Old Man's Cave, past the Naturalist's Cabin at the Old Man's Cave Visitors Center, then up the hill back toward the parking lot for Whispering Cave. Water stops are located at the Cedar Falls parking lot, the beginning of the Camp Ground and at the JGAP entry.

5k runners meet at the Hocking Hills Naturalist Cabin to register for the race. They are transported by bus to the start location, which is at the Family Hike In lot on State Route 374 in Hocking County. From here the trail goes through the Family Hike In and the forest to Rose Lake, through the Old Man's Cave campground, over the A-Frame Bridge at Old Man's Cave, past the Naturalist's Cabin at the Old Man's Cave Visitors Center, then up the hill back toward the parking lot for Whispering Cave. Water stops are located at the Cedar Falls parking lot, the beginning of the Camp Ground and at the JGAP entry.

Awards

Age Categories: 14 or younger, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and older

Top 3 Males/Females in each age category receive place ribbons. Prizes to the Top M/F overall in each race. All pre-registered runners receive a T-shirt. (Same day registrations include T-shirts as available.) Races must start before 11 and end before 3:15 to be considered for timing and awards.

The Top Overall M/F in the 60K, 40K, 20K, 10K and 5K will be awarded special prizes, sponsors to be determined.

There will be no award ceremony following the Hocking Hills Trail Run races. Awards are at the finish line.

Registration and Contact Information

Registration options:

Online Registration is now closed.
Print registration form and mail in.
Race Day: Same day registration at the Naturalist Cabin, (cash, check or credit cards).

Registration fee:
$45 if postmarked or completed online by 8:00am September 09, 2024 (includes t-shirt)
$55 on race day (includes t-shirt, size preference not guaranteed)

For more details on Hocking Hills Trail Run, call 740-385-2750 or amartin@explorehockinghills.com