Running With My Gnomies

Running with my Gnomies

Running with my Gnomies is a trail event held at Camp Tuscazoar in Dover, Ohio, on May 9, 2026. The event offers multiple distance options and uses trails on Camp Tuscazoar property in Tuscarawas County.

• 9ish mile
• 25k
• 50k

The main course is a 25k loop; the 50k is two loops. The route combines single track trails, bridle trails, and short sections of gravel access road. The 9ish mile route follows the longer loop for part of the distance and then breaks off to return to the finish.

Aid stations are described as well stocked. All runners pass an aid station near mile 5. A second aid station sits at about mile 10 for 25k and 50k runners, and there is an aid point at the start and finish area that 50k runners pass after their first loop. The event is cupless; runners must carry a hydration vest or handheld bottle and are encouraged to bring a reusable cup for electrolyte drinks.

Finishers receive a gnome finisher medal. Age group awards for first and second places are given by decade for both male and female categories. The race has a ten hour cut off. Packet pickup is available the day before and on race morning at Camp Tuscazoar. Camp accommodations include RV sites, cabins, camping and bunkhouses, and there are nearby bed and breakfasts and hotels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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