Rule The Roost
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Rule the Roost - October 17, 2026
Rule the Roost is a trail running event in Chillicothe, OH organized by RunFluent. It is the third annual running of the event and serves as the finale of the RunFluent Ohio Trail Series. The event is limited access.
Distances include:
- 12 hour solo
- 12 hour two person relay
- 7K short course
- 8K short course
The course is 100% trail, with mostly hard packed and wide sections and some technical stretches. The route passes overlooks and cliffs and is timed for fall colors. There is full aid available each loop and a hydration station mid loop.
Awards are provided for overall finishers and top teams:
- Top 3 overall male and female in the 12 hour solo race
- Top team male, female, and coed categories
- Top finisher male and female in the 7K
All finishers receive a finisher award and a race T. The site is described as spectator and crew friendly. Tent setup is available Friday evening. Packet pickup details are to be announced.
Registration closes October 15 at 11:59 PM ET. RunFluent LLC does not issue refunds on race registrations; deferrals to future RunFluent events are offered for the registration amount and must be made four weeks from the event date. No registration changes will be accepted after September 21, 2024. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
