Best of the West Marathon & Half Marathon - OH

A new section of the Buckeye Trail at West Branch State Park is now open, recognized as a State Trail by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. This marks the trail as the third to receive such recognition. The park features a predominantly oak-hickory forest, providing habitats for various wildlife and offering a shaded, cool environment ideal for endurance sports like hiking and running. The marathon course includes a route around the eastern lake, crossing a dam, while half marathoners will be shuttled back to the finish line after reaching their turnaround point.