9/21/2024
Hocking Hills Trail Run Race
Logan, Ohio
40K Race
Josh Keane
Finish Time: 5:22:09
Overall Place: 8th Place / 17
Division Place: 2nd Place
20K Race
Lisa Keane
Finish Time: 2:28:55
Overall Place: 50th Place / 84
Division Place: 2nd Place
Race Recap By Josh Keane:
Lisa Keane and I had a blast running the Hocking Hills Trail Race 2024! There was significantly more road than anticipated, but it transitioned to chip and seal roads then nicely into a mix of grass covered trails and technical trails. This was a beautiful course through the Hocking Hills Park and was well organized. The 5k and 10k distances were bussed out past Old Man’s Cave to start. The 20k, 40K, and 60k started at the nature center where all races finished. The 40K had 112 feet of elevation gain per mile for over 2,600 feet of elevation gain. This was a challenging race with a really cool hand made medal. Maintaining the predetermined Canal Corridor 100 pace, battling the humidity and hills were not easy, but I still was able to finish 2nd in my age group and 8th overall for the 40K. We had a wonderful weekend staying in an Airbnb, running the race and doing a 4 mile recovery hike on Sunday before heading home. Will definitely look to do this one again. For now, on to the next adventure!
Race Recap By Lisa Keane:
This race was a perfect spot for a quick road trip and destination trail race!
Distances from 5K to 60K means something for everyone! All distances $50 includes a shirt and unique ceramic medal made by the Logan HS ceramic class!
60K group start followed by 40K group start an hour later. All other distances have an individual start time allowing runners to pick their own start time. I ran the 20K and chose to start early to try to beat the heat running the first 6 miles before even seeing another runner! Also… No pressure- no crowds!
More road than I expected – can be a little scary on the hills and turns but most drivers were paying close attention and gave runners a safe pass. After talking to the race director, I wore road shoes instead of trail shoes and was glad.
Well marked and beautiful course with 1300’ of elevation. Aid stations were mostly water so bring your own fuel and electrolytes.
Even with the heat, I finished in just under 2 1/2 hours placing 2nd in my division! Looking forward to doing this one again!