These courses are hard (but fun).

Before we get to the maps and descriptions, let's begin there. Each distance includes challenging elements, including steep hills, technical trail elements, grass, and of course, August heat. Run your own pace and enjoy the views!

Please Note: These are NOT certified courses, and are subject to change due to trail conditions and road closures. All distances have a bit of "ish", but we guarantee they will follow the general guidelines below, and will be within 10% of the advertised distance. GPS can be inaccurate, especially on curvy trails; please expect some variation in distance on your watches.

5K Cross Country Course

The 5K adheres to the traditional Belmont Plateau Cross Country Course. It includes sections on gravel path and grass, with several tough hills, but it is not a technical trail course.

5 Mile (Mostly) Road Course

The 5 Mile course is mostly road, but does include approximately 3/4 of a mile on grass. Several tough hills are on the course.

10K Trail Course

The 10K is a single loop of semi-technical trails through Fairmount Park, consisting of many small but rolling hills. It is mostly on single-track trail, but does include ~1/4 mile on road, and ~3/4 of a mile on grass.

10 Mile (Mostly) Road Course

The 10 Mile race is a mostly road, but does include approximately 3/4 of a mile on grass. Several touch hills and a flat section along MLK Drive are on the course.

Half Marathon Trail Course

The half marathon includes a two loops of the 10K course, with an additional loop around the plateau to start. The course is on semi-technical trails through Fairmount Park, consisting of many small but rolling hills. It is mostly on single-track trail, but does include ~1/2 mile on road, and ~1.5 miles on grass.