The opening road section leads onto the Towpath Trail.
The course surface combines blacktop and hard-packed crushed limestone.
Two turnarounds change the direction of travel on the Towpath Trail.
The Haunted Forest Marathon is scheduled for October 25, 2026, in Canal Fulton, Ohio, with an 8:00 a.m. marathon start. After an opening road section, runners join the Towpath Trail on blacktop and hard-packed crushed limestone. The route heads south, turns north, then reverses direction again toward the finish. The organizer lists the event location as 123 Tuscarawas Street NW. Review the organizer’s current packet-pickup instructions before traveling. Check the race-week forecast for temperature, rain, and wind, and adjust your clothing and pacing plan to the conditions. BMQR does not currently publish a verified historical BQ rate for this race.
BMQR course profile: Mostly Flat.
Given the course's flat profile, aim to maintain a consistent effort throughout, especially in the early miles. Take advantage of the quiet stretches to settle into your pace, but keep an eye on the foliage ahead for a mental boost in the final stretch.
Detailed elevation profile data is being prepared for this race. Check back soon for interactive course analysis.
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