About the Run The Mounds
The course runs through Mounds State Park, tracing the river and passing ancient Adena earthworks along the way. Nearly all of it is natural trail, with roots, rocks, ruts, and stumps underfoot. The final stretch comes back on pavement before finishing in a field across from the Woodland Shelter, where results go up on a screen shortly after.
Packet pickup is at the pavilion and closes before the start, so arriving early matters, especially since parking is limited to designated lots. After finishing, there is chili, bananas, brownies, cookies, and water at the finish area, followed by a sit-down awards ceremony at the pavilion for top finishers in each distance.
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Distances & Start Times
5 Miles11/1/2026 14:00$25
5K11/1/2026 14:10$25
5K11/1/2026 14:12$25
5 Miles11/1/2026 14:00$10
5K11/1/2026 14:10$10
5K11/1/2026 14:12$10
1 Mile11/1/2026 13:30Free
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