Sat, Apr 24, 2027

World Walker Trail Races @ East Fork State Park

Bethel, OH

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021
Half Marathon10K5K20K15K

About the World Walker Trail Races @ East Fork State Park

The races run through East Fork State Park on rolling, winding trail. The terrain builds as the distance does, with the longer routes carrying noticeably more climbing than the shorter ones. A large lake and river corridors frame much of the course, so the surroundings are worth paying attention to between the hills.

All distances share the same South Trailhead start and finish, which keeps logistics simple. There is a pre-race meeting just before the gun where the race director walks through course markings, so first-timers should plan to be there early enough to catch it.

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World Walker Trail Races @ East Fork State Park 2025 Results

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2025

16finishers
27:37winner
42:50median
1:17:26cutoff

Top 3: Jerry Medina (27:37) · Andrew Launder (29:23) · Brad Fittes (29:37)

10K Results · 2025

11finishers
54:18winner
1:22:03median
2:05:42cutoff

Top 3: Matthew Brock (54:18) · Christopher Bias (56:00) · Edward Pennington (1:04:53)

Half Marathon Results · 2025

9finishers
1:51:26winner
2:16:30median
2:56:39cutoff

Top 3: Josh Horn (1:51:26) · Ryan Lauer (1:52:20) · Nathan Hubbard (1:57:30)

The World Walker Trail Races @ East Fork State Park has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Miles4/24/2027 10:00$65
10K4/24/2027 10:00$55
5K4/24/2027 10:00$45
20K4/24/2027 10:00$40
Saturday 6 Hours of Power4/24/2027 10:00$55
2027 Pack Pass (Entry into ALL 2025 Events Valid Until 12/31)4/24/2027 10:00$100
15K4/24/2027 10:00$60

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Common Questions About the World Walker Trail Races @ East Fork State Park

Will I finish last at the World Walker Trail Races @ East Fork State Park?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 42:50, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:17:26, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the World Walker Trail Races @ East Fork State Park a good first 5K?

It is a small race (16 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the World Walker Trail Races @ East Fork State Park?

The 5K winner ran 27:37 while the median finisher took 42:50. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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