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Buckeye Sun Trail Run

August 8, 2026
Alum Creek State Park Hiking Trail
Galena, OH 43021 US

Events

7K Trail Run

Time: 8:00AM EDT

13K Trail Run

Time: 8:00AM EDT

20K Trail Run

Time: 8:00AM EDT

26K Trail Run

Time: 8:00AM EDT

Event Description

The Buckeye Sun & Moon Trail Runs take place at Alum Creek State Park in Galena, Ohio. Run in the morning or at night...or Both!

The Buckeye Sun Trail Runs are for the early risers looking for a fun trail run along side the participants of the Last Buckeye Standing Backyard Ultra that will take place using the same 4.167 mile course. The Buckeye Moon Trail Runs bring you a unique night event for all trail lovers!

Both the Buckeye Sun & Buckeye Moon four options for distances:

7K = 1 loop (4.167 miles)
13K = 2 loops (8.167 miles)
20k = 3 loops (12.167 miles)
26k = 4 loops  (16.167 miles) with a 5-hour time limit

Interactive Course Link
Here is interactive link to course: Click here to view course map

Check-in & Parking
Check-in is located at the Start/Finish area just south of the trail entrance at the Boat Launch area.

Parking - There is ample parking at the Galena Boat Ramp off Africa Rd. Please park in designated area in parking lot. Do not park in the grass or along the road.

August 8, 2026

Schedule of events - Last Buckeye Standing and Trail Runs

Last Buckeye Standing, 7:00am START continues until last runner is standing. This is a Backyard Ultra race format. This event will run well into Sunday, 8/9/26

Buckeye Sun, 8:00am Start

Course is 4.1 miles

Awards: Top 3 Overall Male and Female and Age Groups

Buckeye Moon, 7:30pm 26K & 20K, 8:30pm 12K & 7K Start

Course is 4.1 miles

Awards: Top 3 Overall Male and Female and Age Groups

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Event Location

Alum Creek State Park Hiking Trail
Africa Road
Galena, OH 43021 US View Location on Map

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