Winter Solstice
Half Marathon
Time
Saturday, December 21 at 8:30 a.m.
Parking
John Bryan State Park (Use this address: 3790 State Route 370, Yellow Springs, OH)
Pre-Registration & Registration
PRE-REGISTRATION: Members over age 18 may pre-register here!
REGISTRATION: Race Day Registration. We recommend you arrive at least one hour before the race to park, register and warm up prior to the race start.
Course Information
COURSE DETAILS: Registration is in the Campground Shelter. Start in the grassy area across from the campground (main) parking lot.
Mile 1: The runners will start in the grass across the street from the John Bryan Disc Golf Parking Lot. They will run east past the Mountain Bike Trail Parking to get on the Arboretum Loop. They will follow this trail until they turn left on Abracadabra.
Mile 2: Continue following Abracadabra.
Mile 3: Complete Abracadabra and continue straight onto Powerline
Mile 4: Continue following Powerline.
Mile 5: Complete Powerline and turn left onto Arboretum Loop. This transition will have a manned aid station for our participants, including water and liquid electrolytes.
Mile 6: Complete Arboretum Loop and turn left onto Lower Great Scott.
Mile 7 & 8: Continue following Lower Great Scott onto Upper Great Scott where runners will cut across on their right to make their way back towards their next turn off.
Mile 9: Complete this portion of the Upper Great Scott , turn left to go south to hit the Orton Memorial Trail.
Mile 10: Enter the Orton Memorial Trail, heading West.
Mile 11: Complete Orton Memorial Trail, turn left on road to enter back on the Pittsburgh-Cincinnati Stage Coach.
Mile 12: Complete Pittsburgh-Cincinnati Stage Coach, crossing over the bridge to hit the South Gorge Trail.
Mile 13: Complete South Gorge Trail, cross the Little Miami River using the South Gorge Bridge. Take an immediate left towards the John Bryan State Park Picnic Shelter located in the Campground. Runners will complete their half marathon by running the stone steps up to the Campground shelter with the fireplace.
Timing Cutoffs
This trail race is a friendly race with generous cut-offs. You will have 4.5 hours to complete the distance. You must reach the final aid station by 3.5 hours (12 PM).
Fees
All Current Members Run for Free (Bring Your Membership Card)
Non-Members:
– $10 for ages 15 and up
– Free for ages 14 and under
Members, you absolutely MUST show proof of membership to be eligible for the member fees! No exceptions! Not an ORRRC Member? Click here to find out how to become a member and learn the benefits of membership.
Minors must have the liability waiver (this is also the registration sheet at the event) signed by a parent or guardian.
Awards
Runners who cross the finish line before the cutoff time will receive a commemorative finisher award.
Race Director
Kayla Edwards
Volunteers
Looking for amazing volunteers willing to help with packet pickup, aid stations, course marshaling, course sweeping, and others. Interested in helping, please let RD know.
