Shawshank Hustle
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Shawshank Hustle - 12th Annual
The 12th Annual Shawshank Hustle is a 4.6 mile run and walk held on August 15, 2026 at The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. The event begins and ends at the Reformatory and uses closed city streets that pass through the Carrousel District in downtown Mansfield.
Registration includes a custom tech shirt, a personalized race bib (name deadline listed), a finisher's medal, electronic chip timing, free professional photos, admission to The Ohio State Reformatory, and a ticket for the Richland County Carrousel. Packet mailing and a virtual participation option are available to addresses in the contiguous 48 United States; packet mailing deadlines and size guarantees are published for registered participants.
The course is fully paved, contains rolling hills with a final climb referred to as the Road to Redemption, and crosses railroad tracks twice. There are four on course water stops located at miles 1, 2, 2.7, and 3.6 and misting stations at miles 2.1 and 3.1. A two hour time limit applies and the course is subject to alteration due to scheduled construction on Main Street.
Parking options include an off site surface lot across Route 545, on site VIP parking for a donation limited to the first 750 vehicles, and free on site handicapped parking for vehicles with appropriate passes. Awards are given to overall and age group finishers and must be collected in person. A themed costume contest is judged at the start finish area prior to the run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
