Events
Test Your Endurance
Fools 8 Hour
Price:
$85
Time:
8:00AM EDT
- 4:00PM EDT
Price increases after April 22, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
New Distance
Fools Marathon
Price:
$85
Time:
8:00AM EDT
- 4:00PM EDT
Price increases after April 22, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Run or Hike
Fools Half Marathon
Price:
$70
Time:
8:00AM EDT
- 4:00PM EDT
Price increases after April 22, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Location
Camp Manatoc
1075 Truxell Road
Peninsula, OH 44264
Description
Trailblazers and fun-chasers, grab your sneakers and head to Camp Manatoc! With a 10k, half marathon, marathon, and 8-hour format, Fools is your ticket to ultra-ready prep or a wild day with your trail posse. Fools is your ultimate training ground for longer races like the Burning River Endurance Runs & Relay. The course is packed with wide-open trails, twisty singletrack, and sassy hills to master your endurance game.
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Practice Smart: Try different fuel, hydration, gear, and pacing strategies.
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Supported Setup: Fully stocked aid station plus your own rest area for quick recovery.
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Build Confidence: Get ready to crush your next big race in a low-pressure setting!
Swag
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Triblend Tee and Finisher Medal
Endurance Athletes of the Year
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Participate in 4 events to qualify and have a chance to be an Ohio Endurance Athlete of the Year
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Qualifiers receive a trading card with your photo and Ohio Endurance Series race stats
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Series awards given for the Top 5 Overall, Top 1 Masters, Top 1 Grand Master, Top 1 Senior Master
Course
Other than a road crossing or two, the course is 100% trails – from wide open trail to twisting and turning single track, and some challenging hills of course! Fools Cours Maps coming soon.
Donations
Donations benefit Camp Manatoc, home of the Great Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America.
Awards
Awards for each event:
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Top 3 Overall Male and Female
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Top 3 Male and Female in the following 5-year age groups:
24 & Under, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & Over
Race Day Details
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PARTICIPANT GUIDE coming soon!
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LOCATION: Camp Manatoc, 1075 Truxell Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264
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START TIME: 8:00 AM
More Information
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Fools is part of the Ohio Endurance Series, featuring fully supported trail races of varying distance and difficulty in the best parks throughout Ohio.
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Visit our website to learn more about Western Reserve Racing and to view our race calendar
Race Contact Info
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