Events
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
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