Hargus Lake Trail Race
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Event overview
The Hargus Lake Trail Race takes place on May 30, 2026, at A.W. Marion State Park in Circleville, Ohio. The organizer offers multiple event formats on race day, including:
- 1/2 Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- 6 Hours of Power
- 20K Relay
Race registration includes a race bib, a finisher medal, a race sticker, timing with posted results, and products from event sponsors. The event is permitted under a special use authorization from A.W. Marion State Park.
Course and logistics
All races start and finish at the Boat Rental Shelterhouse. The 1/2 Marathon is run as two loops with an elevation gain of 1000 ft. The 10K is a single loop with 500 ft of elevation gain. The 5K is a single loop with 280 ft of elevation gain. The park covers about 310 acres of rolling woodlands and shoreline along Hargus Lake.
This is a trail and mixed-terrain event. The course will be marked with color-coded flags, cones, and arrows. There is one water station on the 1/2 Marathon and 10K route, and participants in the 1/2 Marathon will have aid station support at the start/finish before beginning the second loop. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
