The Haunted Forest Marathon
The Haunted Forest Marathon is a running race on October 25, 2026 in Canal Fulton, OH, with entry fees from $35 to $85.
- Date
- October 25, 2026 (94 days to go)
- Price
- $35–$85
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 6th Annual Haunted Forest Marathon Weekend
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Family Friendly / Themed event featuring a Full Marathon (26.2 miles), a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), and 5K (3.1 miles).
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First mile on the road / remainder of the race on hard packed crushed limestone and blacktop. Marathon has a total of 57 feet of elevation over the 26.2 mile distance!
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A GREAT Boston Qualifier which includes a SECOND medal if you qualify on race day. 18% of our 2025 Marathon participants qualified for Boston.
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AWARDS handed out on a rolling basis throughout the morning
- NEW 5K course that is MUCH FASTER!
Don't forget our "Smash the PR PUMPKIN" activity if you run a personal best on our course.
Events
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
60°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Akron Canton Rgnl Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Canal Fulton, OH
Population
5,326
as of 2023
City Elevation
998 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 39 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Haunted Forest Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
94
Days to train
- Race
- The Haunted Forest Marathon
- Date
- October 25, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Canal Fulton than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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The Haunted Forest Marathon
Oct 25, 2026