The Haunted Forest Marathon
- Date
- October 25, 2026
- Distance
- Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K
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, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Canal Fulton, OH
Population
5,326
as of 2023
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.
139
Days to train
- Race
- The Haunted Forest Marathon
- Date
- October 25, 2026
Coming Up
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5K
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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.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
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)
- What is The Haunted Forest Marathon?
- The Haunted Forest Marathon is a running race held in Canal Fulton, Ohio on October 25, 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 Haunted Forest Marathon?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Canal Fulton, Ohio at 123 Tuscarawas St NW, Canal Fulton, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Haunted Forest Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Haunted Forest Marathon
Oct 25, 2026