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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 4p to 6:30p, on Saturday October 28th from 7a to Noon.

At the Race Site on Saturday October 28th from 2p to 6p.

Also 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.

SPECIAL LODGING AVAILABLE AT CLAY'S PARK! Contact stephanie@clayspark.com for details.

Event Overview

THE COURSE

The Marathon is a USATF Certified Course and a Boston Marathon Qualifier.

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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

Course Maps Here

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 PATCH

All runners who achieve a Personal Best in the Marathon or Half Marathon can grab a PR Sticker at the Finish Line.

Contact

Contact

The Haunted Forest Marathon
Sunday October 29th, 2023

Run to You Racing

132 5th St NW

Canton, OH 44702

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