Sat, May 29, 2027

Alum Creek Trail Race

Lewis Center, OH

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023
Half Marathon10K5K20K15K

About the Alum Creek Trail Race

All distances start and finish at the Alum Creek Marina, inside Alum Creek State Park. The trail runs through terrain that feels nothing like the farmland just outside the park, with exposed shale cliffs where the creek has cut down into the bedrock over the years. The route is hilly enough to keep you honest, with the climbing spread across the course rather than packed into one stretch.

Check-in happens in the window before the pre-race meeting, where the race director walks everyone through course markings. Plan to have your bib sorted before that briefing starts, since all distances go off together right after.

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Alum Creek Trail Race 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

10K Results · 2026

36finishers
49:59winner
1:23:04median
1:49:59cutoff

Top 3: Nolan Bevan (49:59) · Nick Bevan (58:46) · Bryan Meier (1:00:52)

Half Marathon Results · 2026

24finishers
1:41:32winner
2:34:50median
3:16:57cutoff

Top 3: Kyle Dennis (1:41:32) · Bailey Creager (1:53:54) · Joe Kenny (1:59:51)

5K Results · 2026

20finishers
32:15winner
45:29median
1:06:27cutoff

Top 3: Don Scheetz (32:15) · Scott Harmon (36:01) · Geoff Anderson (36:33)

The Alum Creek Trail Race has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

13.1 Miles5/29/2027 10:00$65
10K5/29/2027 10:00$55
5K5/29/2027 10:00$45
20K5/29/2027 10:00$40
5K5/29/2027 10:00$55
2027 Pack Pass (Entry into ALL 2026 Events) Valid Until 12/315/29/2027 10:00$100
15K5/29/2027 10:00$60

Going for a Time?

Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

Not sure what to aim for? The half marathon pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Alum Creek Trail Race

Will I finish last at the Alum Creek Trail Race?

Almost certainly not. Half the 10K field finished slower than 1:23:04, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:49:59, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Alum Creek Trail Race a good first 10K?

It is a small race (36 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 10K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Alum Creek Trail Race?

The 10K winner ran 49:59 while the median finisher took 1:23:04. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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