EVENT UPDATES
We have hit our race capacity for the Half Marathon and 5K
Race start times: Full, Half, and Relay - 8:00am / 5K - 8:15am
FINAL RUNNER INSTRUCTIONS COMING ON OCTOBER 13TH
FAST, FLAT, and FUN!
We know you've heard that before! Well...in our case it is true. The total elevation for the Full Marathon is 59 feet. The total elevation for the Half Marathon is 40 feet. We are unique not only with our theme but with our course!
9 Lives Challenge
We are partnering with Stark Board of Developmental Disabilities Great Pumpkin Race 4 Miler, which is run the day before in Canton. Those who complete BOTH the Great Pumpkin 4 Miler AND the ANY of the Sunday distances will receive a special 9 LIVES CHALLENGE MEDAL.
PACKET PICKUP & LODGING
Packet Pickup
At the Race Expo on Friday, October 27th from 2p to 7p, on Saturday October 28th from 7a to Noon.
At the Race Site on Sunday, October 29th from 6:30am to 7:45am
Lodging at area hotels. Search Google for Belden Village Mall Hotels. About 15 minutes away from Canal Fulton.
Event Overview
THE COURSE
The Marathon is a USATF Certified Course and a Boston Marathon Qualifier.
The Half Marathon will stay with the Marathon for the first 13 miles. It is a mix of blacktop and hard packed crushed limestone.
The 5K will be a fun route through Downtown Canal Fulton
TIME LIMITS
Marathon - 7+ hours
Half Marathon - 4+ hours
5K - No time limit
NEW IN 2023
We are adding a TWO PERSON Relay where each runner will complete 13.1 miles
We are also expanding the post-race party!
FAMILY FUN!
The Event will be part of several activities in Canal Fulton in October. More details coming this Summer.
The course will be decorated with lots of Halloween elements. We WILL NOT be jumping out of the woods to scare you. It is a race!
SWAG
All participants get a GREAT finisher medal, a super cool event shirt, and the best post-race party in Ohio.
Virtual Runners get the Event Shirt, Finisher Medal, Race Bib, and Race Bag inserts.
The event is a fundraiser for the Canal Boat.
THE PR PUMPKIN
No PR Gong here. Run a PR...SMASH a Pumpkin! It's going to be CRAZY!
Contact
The Haunted Forest Marathon
Sunday October 29th, 2023
Email: jchaney@runtoyouracing.com
Run to You Racing
132 5th St NW
Canton, OH 44702
