8/23/2026

The Fools Trail Race

Peninsula Ohio

• 8 Hour Trail Race
• John Fabianich McClay
• Finish Time:  7:38:56
• Total Miles:  36.89
• Overall Place:  8th Place / 51
• Division Place:  1st Place / 4
• Josh Keane
• Finish Time:  7:19:57
• Total Miles:  28:21
• Overall Place:  25th Place / 51
• Division Place:  5th Place / 6

• Felicia Neal

• Finish Time:  7:19:55
• Total Miles:  26:04
• Overall Place:  32nd Place / 51
• Division Place:  2nd Place / 7

• Lisa Keane

• Finish Time:  7:19:55
• Total Miles:  26:04
• Overall Place:  33rd Place / 51
• Division Place:  1st Place / 2

• Half Marathon
• Terri Bednar

• Finish Time:  2:56:03
• Overall Place:  30th Place / 48
• Division Place:  1st Place / 1

• Marathon
• Lynett McClay

Finish Time:  Did Not Finish

Race Recap By John Fabianich McClay:

On Saturday, I participated in the Fools trail run at Camp Manatoc, selecting the 8-hour option from the available distances of 10k, Half Marathon, and Marathon. Due to the substantial rainfall on Friday, the course was modified to a 2-mile loop from the usual 3-mile loop to accommodate the muddy trail conditions. The course was well-marked, and ample parking and bathroom facilities were available. The aid stations received high praise. However, the course deteriorated into a muddy terrain due to the high volume of runners, resulting in three falls during my run. Despite these conditions, I achieved 8th place overall and 1st place in my age group. I commend all participants on their accomplishments.

Race Recap By Felicia Neal:

Saturday I participated in the Fools 8 hour. I was hoping to get a 50k but the mud was ankle deep and it was impossible to get a good footing. I was able to get just under a full marathon and I am happy with that outcome. The race was well organized, well marked, and they had a great aid station with mashed potatoes! I got 2nd place in my age ground for the 8 hr. I had a great time running with my team ER friends!

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

Late spring trail race w/ distance options for every ability!
Well marked 5K trail loop with minimal elevation & few technical areas allows you to run fully supported or trial new gear / fuel / hydration.
Spring rains in Ohio resulted in the Race directors making a last minute decision to change the course from a 3 mile loop to a 2 mile loop to eliminate the most twisty turny mud hills but it helped only just a little. It was so muddy and slippery and only got worse through the day making forward progress slow!
Swag options, finisher’s medals for overall and division awards. I chose the 8 hour distance in hopes of getting a 50K but not this year. I did earn the full marathon and was super happy placing 1st in my age group!

Race Recap By Terri Bednar:

I had a blast at the Fools Trail Race on Saturday! Despite the crazy amounts of mud and slipping and sliding it was a great training run leading up to a 50k I have planned in 5 weeks! it was very well organized, easy to park and pick up my race packet. The food was awesome at the aid station and they even had showers for after! I got 1st (out of 1) in my age group.  I loved this race and will do it again, hoping to get in more miles next time.

Race Recap By Lynett McClay:

Fools 10k, 1/2 marathon, marathon and 8hr. This course is run on Camp Manatoc in Peninsula. My goal was to run the marathon but I was not feeling well and I fell 2x due to the muddy mess and slick conditions. I only completed 8 miles. This race is marked very well. The aid stations were plentiful with everyone runners needs. Indoor plumbing with showers to get rinsed off the dried mud caked on your legs and feet. I will come back for revenge next year