
From the Organizer
RACE START TIME: 8:00 a.m.
TIMING CUTOFFS: This trail race is a friendly race with generous cut-offs. You will have 4.5 hours to complete the distance. You must reach the final aid station by 3.5 hours (11:30 AM).
PARKING: John Bryan State Park (Use this address: 3790 State Route 370, Yellow Springs, OH)
See "Course Info" tab for parking, shelter, and start line locations - the course is approximately 13.5 miles
REGISTRATION: Registration is available to all through RunSignup prior to the race. Online registration remains open until approximately 15 minutes before race start and can be done in-person at the race. Hard copy registration sheets are also available on race day if needed. Minors may be registered on RunSignup by a parent or guardian or in-person with a parent or guardian present to sign the waiver.
CHECK-IN: All participants must check-in before the race and attach their assigned timing chip to one of their shoes. Look for the table with the green tablecloth to get your chip.
We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, check in, and warm-up prior to the race start.
FEES:
All Current ORRRC Members Run for Free (Fee waived automatically when your RSU membership profile is used to register online, or bring your card/proof of membership to the event)
Non-Members:
– $10 for ages 15 and up
– Free for ages 14 and under
Members, if you don't register through RunSignup, you absolutely MUST show proof of membership on race day to be eligible for the member fees! No exceptions!
Not an ORRRC Member? Click here to find out how to become a member and learn the benefits of membership. You'll also get the option to join during registration.
COURSE: See "Course Info" tab for maps and file downloads.
AWARDS: First 200 finishers before the 12:30 pm cutoff get an award.
ANIMAL POLICY: Due to our insurance coverage, animals are not permitted at any ORRRC event. The only exception is service dogs, which must be clearly identified. Persons with any other animals will be removed from the event (will not be issued a timing chip, and will not appear in results or photos). We thank you in advance for your cooperation!
RACE DIRECTOR: Kayla Edwards
VOLUNTEERS: Looking for amazing volunteers for Check In, Aid Stations, course marshals, course sweeping, and others. Interested in helping, please contact click the Volunteer button in the top menu of the RunSignUp registration page. **First 15 individuals to sign up using the VOLUNTEER tab on RunSignUp will receive a gift.
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
83°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Carlisle, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
3,655
as of 2023
Elevation
1,012 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 55 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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12
Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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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)
ORRRC Summer Solstice Trail Run
Jun 20, 2026