The Haunted Forest Marathon
When is The Haunted Forest Marathon?
The Haunted Forest Marathon takes place on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Canal Fulton, OH.
What distances does The Haunted Forest Marathon offer?
The Haunted Forest Marathon offers 5 events: 5K, Virtual Half Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon, Virtual Marathon.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
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| 5K | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
| Virtual Half Marathon | 13.1 mi | $70.00 | Register |
| Half Marathon | 13.1 mi | $65.00 | Register |
| Marathon | 26.2 mi | $75.00 | Register |
| Virtual Marathon | 26.2 mi | $90.00 | Register |
How much does The Haunted Forest Marathon cost?
Registration for The Haunted Forest Marathon starts at $35.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is The Haunted Forest Marathon held?
The Haunted Forest Marathon is held in Canal Fulton, OH at 123 Tuscarawas St NW.
About The Haunted Forest Marathon
Welcome to the 6th Annual Haunted Forest Marathon Weekend
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Family Friendly / Themed event featuring a Full Marathon (26.2 miles), a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), and 5K (3.1 miles).
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First mile on the road / remainder of the race on hard packed crushed limestone and blacktop. Marathon has a total of 57 feet of elevation over the 26.2 mile distance!
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A GREAT Boston Qualifier which includes a SECOND medal if you qualify on race day. 18% of our 2025 Marathon participants qualified for Boston.
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AWARDS handed out on a rolling basis throughout the morning
Don't forget our "Smash the PR PUMPKIN" activity if you run a personal best on our course
Marathon Course Map
The Marathon Course starts in Downtown Canal Fulton. The first 1.2 miles are on the road. You will enter the Towpath Trail and head SOUTH to roughly the 7.75 mile mark. You will then do a 180 degree turn and head NORTH to roughly the 20.6 mile mark. You will then do a 180 degree turn and return SOUTH to the finish line at St Helena Heritage Park.
The course is a USATF Certified Marathon Course - OH24034JHP
Half Marathon Course Map
The Half Marathon Course starts in Downtown Canal Fulton. The first 1.2 miles are on the road. You will enter the Towpath Trail and head NORTH to roughly the 7.75 mile mark. You will then do a 180 degree turn and head SOUTH to the finish line at St Helena Heritage Park.
The course is a USATF Certified Half Marathon Course - OH24035JHP
Haunted 5K Course Map
A new and faster 5K course will be unveiled in 2026.
Awards
Awards Structure
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Marathon / Half / 5K
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Top 5 Men/Women Overall
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Top 1 M/F Master (40-49)
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Top 1 M/F Grand Master (50-59)
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Top 1 M/F Senior (60-99)
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Top 3 M/F Age Groups 1-14(5K), 15-19(5K), 1-19(Mara/Half), 20-24,25-29, 30-34, 35-39. 40-44, 45-49. 50-54. 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+