Gritline East Fork Challenge
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East Fork Challenge 2027
The East Fork Challenge is an adventure race held on September 11, 2027, at East Fork State Park, 3294 Elklick Rd, Bethel, OH 45106. The event combines foot travel, mountain biking, and paddling while participants navigate to checkpoints using a map and compass.
Races use a time-limited, point-based format. Racers choose which checkpoints to visit and must return before the time cutoff to avoid penalties. Competition options are available for solo racers and teams.
Available race durations:
- 12-hour race
- 6-hour race
The 12-hour race provides a longer navigation and endurance format. The 6-hour race offers a shorter window that emphasizes route choice and steady movement.
This event is sanctioned by the United States Adventure Racing Association. Racers must be USARA members or purchase a single-day USARA membership for $8 during registration. Published registration windows for the main races open on 2026-11-08 and close on 2026-12-31. Posted registration details list race fees of $110 for the 12-hour race and $70 for the 6-hour race. Team registrations receive a $5 discount per racer.
Volunteer registration is offered separately and lists a volunteer benefit of a T-shirt and credit toward a future race. Boat rental is available through a race partner with limited inventory. Pre-race information is provided to help participants prepare. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
