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The Ceely Rose Twelve Hour Survival Run

Date
October 17–18, 2026
Distance
12 Hour Endurance Run · 12 Hour Endurance Run Relay
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Ceely Rose Survival Run 

October 17th @ 7PM

Malabar Farm State Park

 

 
 Solo Run

  • $40 registration fee before 06/01/2026
  • $55 registration fee before 08/01/2026
  • $70 registration fee after 08/01/2026

 Team Relay - (per runner up to 4 runners)

  • $30 registration fee before 06/01/2026
  • $40 registration fee before 08/01/2026
  • $50 registration fee after 08/01/2026
       
     

Description:


Just over 130 years ago at a farm house situated on the current property of Malabar Farm State Park, 24-year-old Ceely Rose poisoned her mother, father, and brother with arsenic. All three perished.  After she confessed to the murders, she was sent away to the Toledo Asylum and then later moved to the Lima State Hospital for the Criminally Insane.  There she lived her final days until age 61. Ceely was buried on the hospital grounds, but many say her ghost remains at Malabar Farm. 
 
Are you brave enough to run 12 hours past Ceely’s home and through portions of Malabar Farm? Don’t let the peacefulness of the setting distract you…..Ceely could be right around the corner! 
 
The course is approximately 2.25 miles of pavement, gravel, and grass. You will have 12 hours to complete as many laps as you can. It is a beautiful place to run, but you won’t be able to see the beauty in the dark so bring headlamps.  As portions of the race are on the road, you will also need reflective/fiber gear.

A Team Relay option is also available, so bring up to 3 of your friends (or enemies) and share in the fun/pain!
 
We will provide an aid station along with porta pots at the start/finish line!  You are encouraged also to bring gear to support your race (12 hours is a long time).

Awards to the top 3 finishers and a  long-sleeved T to those who register by 10/07/2026.  Some may even leave with a ghost story to commemorate this event! 
 
Funds will be donated to the Malabar Farm Foundation to assist in preserving this historical landmark.  We hope to see you there.  After all, you don’t want to disappoint Ceely!  

 

Space is limited, so register today!

 

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Weather

Typical Conditions

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

63°

Typical Low

40°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Ashland 2 Sw, 9 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:43 AMSunset 6:48 PMDaylight 11h 4m

Host City

About Lucas, OH

Elevation

1,076 ft

Nearest Airport

CAK

Akron Canton Regional Airport · 53 mi

Major Hub

CMH

John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 55 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Race
The Ceely Rose Twelve Hour Survival Run
Date
October 17–18, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is The Ceely Rose Twelve Hour Survival Run?
The Ceely Rose Twelve Hour Survival Run is a running race held in Lucas, Ohio on October 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is The Ceely Rose Twelve Hour Survival Run?
Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Lucas, Ohio at 4050 Bromfield Rd, Lucas, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for The Ceely Rose Twelve Hour Survival Run?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

The Ceely Rose Twelve Hour Survival Run

Oct 17, 2026

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