The Haunted Forest Marathon
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Event overview
The Haunted Forest Marathon takes place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Canal Fulton, Ohio. The event weekend is family-friendly and themed. The listed venue address is 123 Tuscarawas St NW, Canal Fulton, OH 44614. Distances offered include:
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Virtual Marathon
- Virtual Half Marathon
Current entry prices and age minimums listed are: marathon $75 (open ages 16-99), half marathon $65 (open ages 12-99), 5K $40 (open ages 3-99), virtual marathon $90, virtual half $70. Marathon and half prices increase after May 5, 2026. Virtual event registration ends October 15, 2026. 5K registration closes October 25, 2026.
Courses and awards
The courses use a mix of road, hard packed crushed limestone, and blacktop. Both the marathon and half marathon start in downtown Canal Fulton with the first 1.2 miles on road before joining the Towpath Trail and finishing at St Helena Heritage Park. The marathon route includes south and north loops on the Towpath Trail and reports a total of 57 feet of elevation over 26.2 miles. The marathon and half marathon courses are USATF certified (OH24034JHP and OH24035JHP). A new, faster 5K course is noted for 2026.
Awards are listed for top overall and age-group finishers, with top places for men and women overall, masters and older categories, and multiple age-group divisions. The marathon is noted as a Boston qualifier and may include an additional medal for runners who qualify on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
