Topo Trail Marathon Races

United States flag Bethel, Ohio, United States

33 days left

Topo Trail Marathon Races runsignup.com
Date 06 Dec, 2026
Races 3 distances
Entry fee $30.00 – $70.00
Runner rating Be the first to rate
Topo Trail Marathon Races

About the event

Topo Trail Marathon Weekend Schedule

 Sunday, December 7
Packet Pick Up (no race day registration) -- 7:00 am to 8:30 am
Pre Race Meeting -- 8:45 am
Race Start -- 9:00am for Full, 9:15am for Half, 9:30am for Quarter
Race Cutoff -- 3:00pm
      racers will not be permitted to start any lap after 3pm

 

About the race

The Topo Trail Marathon will be held on the East Fork State Park mountain bike trails. There will be a 6.55 mile (Quarter) race, a 13.1 mile (Half) race, and a 26.2 mile (Full) race, something for everyone!
The course will be a 6.55 mile loop, 100% on singletrack.  1 lap for the Quarter, 2 laps for the Half, and 4 laps for the Full. Waterstops at mile 2, mile 4.5, and mile 6.55.

The waterstop at the start/finish will be fully stocked with water, Gatorade, bananas, and salty snacks.  All other aid stations will have water and Gatorade only.  Topo Buffs will be given to anyone who registers after the T Shirt deadline of Nov 14.

 

Registration (Discounted prices until Sept 15)

Quarter: $30
Half: $45
Full: $70
The entry fee includes professional chip timing, portable restrooms, long sleeve race t shirt (t-shirt deadline is November 14), pint glass, and finisher medal.  Anyone who 

 

Awards

Finisher Medal for all finishers

Directions to East Fork State Park

Take I275 to the Route 125 exit.  Go East on Route 125 for approx. 10 miles to the East Fork State Park main entrance (Do not follow signs to the Campground).  Turn Left on S. Bantam Road, turn left into the park and turn left again onto Park Road 2.  Follow Park Road 2, the Indian Mound Picnic Area will be on your right.

Lodging
A block of rooms at a local hotel will be available closer to the race

 
There are also several motels at the SR125 exit off of I-275, about 15 miles from the start/finish.
Motel Beechmont - 513-752-1800

Comfort Inn and Suites - 513-947-0100

 
East Fork State Park also has a full service campground, visit the park website for campground information
Any additional information regarding the race will be posted on this website as the race date gets closer.

Races offered

06Dec

Topo Full Marathon

Running

Distance
26.2 Miles
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$70.00
06Dec

Topo Half Marathon

Running

Distance
13.1 Miles
Start time
09:15
Entry fee
$45.00
06Dec

Topo Quarter Marathon

Running

Distance
6.55 Miles
Start time
09:30
Entry fee
$30.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for December in Bethel.

Temperature-0.6° / 7.2°
Feels like-5.4° / 2.9°
Sunshine hours4h 56m
Rainfall3.1 mm
Snowfall0.3 cm
Wind13.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity75.2%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:47
Sunset18:16

About Bethel

Learn more about the host city, Bethel.

Scenic view of

Bethel is a village and township in Clermont County. This article also includes the surrounding Tate Township.

Read more

Hotels & places to stay

Things to do nearby

Tours and activities near Bethel, powered by Viator.

Loading nearby tours and activities…

Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Topo Trail Marathon Races.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
🥇 Alex Gold M — Cincinnati, OH 1:28:15.2
🥈 Shai Birmaher M — Cincinnati, OH 1:39:02.5
🥉 John Pascoe M — Cincinnati, OH 1:39:04.8
4 Keith Harris M — Cincinnati, OH 1:39:20.4
5 Greg Stein M — Cincinnati, OH 1:40:59.5

Runner reviews

Read what other athletes have to say about their experience at the Topo Trail Marathon Races.

No reviews yet

Be the first to share your experience with the community!

Suggest an edit

Spotted an error or missing detail about the Topo Trail Marathon Races? Help us improve.

Nearby races

Explore other exciting events happening in this same region.

Hand-picked events we think you’ll love.

  • Hero Hustle 5K Nov 07, 2026

    Hero Hustle 5K

    Solvita and Life Connection of Ohio are proud to present the 13th annual Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk! The mission of the He…

    Read more about Hero Hustle 5K
  • Super Braxton Pediatric Cancer 5K Nov 07, 2026

    Super Braxton Pediatric Cancer 5K

    From the free kids race where kids 12 & under win a medal, to Star Wars characters, plenty of food, awards and a forgiv…

    Read more about Super Braxton Pediatric Cancer 5K
  • Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13,1M & 26.2M, at Beavercreek, OH (45) Nov 07, 2026

    Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13,1M & 26.2M, at Beavercreek, OH (45)

    Race Information The race starts at 8:00 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before…

    Read more about Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13,1M & 26.2M, at Beavercreek, OH (45)
  • North Royalton Bear Run Nov 07, 2026

    North Royalton Bear Run

    Welcome to the 2026 North Royalton 5k Bear Run! Start Times Registration/Packet Pick Up - 8:00 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run- 9:0…

    Read more about North Royalton Bear Run
  • The RCRWC Broughton Trail Race Nov 07, 2026

    The RCRWC Broughton Trail Race

    Join the River City Runners & Walkers Club as we host our 6th annual Broughton 5 Mile Trail Race at the Broughton Natur…

    Read more about The RCRWC Broughton Trail Race
  • Ohio (Cleveland Area) SCADaddle 5K Walk & Run for Research Nov 07, 2026

    Ohio (Cleveland Area) SCADaddle 5K Walk & Run for Research

    Join us for the 1st annual Ohio (Cleveland Area) SCADaddle to raise money for much-needed SCAD research. Participants a…

    Read more about Ohio (Cleveland Area) SCADaddle 5K Walk & Run for Research
  • Bobcat Nov 07, 2026

    Bobcat

    Prepare to immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of Burr Oak State Park at Bobcat. This trail marathon and half maratho…

    Read more about Bobcat
  • Carrollton Rotary Veterans Day Weekend 1-Miler and 5K Nov 07, 2026

    Carrollton Rotary Veterans Day Weekend 1-Miler and 5K

    On Saturday, November 7th, the Carrollton Rotary Club will be hosting our 5th annual 5k race at the Carroll County Fair…

    Read more about Carrollton Rotary Veterans Day Weekend 1-Miler and 5K

Get race deals and updates

Subscribe to our newsletter for curated race picks and discounts.