
From the Organizer
THE RACE
The Outdoor Experience 12 Hour Race (affectionately known as the OX12) is produced in collaboration with Five Rivers Metroparks and the Subaru Outdoor Experience.
THE COURSE
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
72°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dayton Mcd, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
136,741
as of 2023
Elevation
744 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Outdoor X12 Endurance Run & Ruck, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Up and Running Juniors
Less than a mile away
ORRRC Possum Creek 5k Trail Race
Less than a mile away
DAS 5K CHICKEN WALK/RUN
Less than a mile away
St. Leonard 5K and Fitness Walk in Honor of Veterans
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2026 Outdoor X12 Endurance Run & Ruck
Oct 3, 2026