Fools

United States flag Peninsula, Ohio, United States

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Fools runsignup.com
Date 29 May, 2027
Races 4 distances
Entry fee $40.00 – $85.00
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Fools

About the event

Trailblazers and fun-chasers, grab your sneakers and head to Camp Manatoc! With a 10k, half marathon, marathon, and 8-hour format (5k loop course), Fools is your ticket to ultra-ready prep or a wild day with your trail posse. Fools is your ultimate training ground for longer races like the Burning River Endurance Runs & Relay. 

  • Practice Smart: Try different fuel, hydration, gear, and pacing strategies.

  • Fully stocked aid station plus you can set up your own 10x10 area to handle any of your own needs.

  • Build Confidence: Get ready to crush your next big race in a low-pressure setting!

Races offered

29May

Fools 10k

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$40.00
29May

Fools 8 Hour

Running

Distance
96.6K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$85.00
29May

Fools Half Marathon

Running

Distance
21.1K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$70.00
29May

Fools Marathon

Running

Distance
42.2K
Start time
08:00
Entry fee
$85.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for May in Peninsula.

Temperature10.3° / 21.0°
Feels like7.9° / 19.0°
Sunshine hours10h 15m
Rainfall3.7 mm
Snowfall—
Wind11.1 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity71.0%
Max UV indexHigh (6.0)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:07
Sunset20:38

About Peninsula

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Peninsula is a village in northern Summit County, Ohio, United States, along the Cuyahoga River. The population was 536 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Akron metropolitan area. Peninsula is located in the middle of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resorts are located near Peninsula.

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