Topo Trail Marathon Races
Updated
Sunday, December 6, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Bethel (3294 Elklick Road). Distances: 10K, Half marathon, Marathon. Entry from $30 to $75.
Course and race notes
Topo Trail Marathon Weekend Schedule.
Sunday, December 6. Packet Pick Up (no race day registration) -- 7:00 am to 8:30 am. Pre Race Meeting -- 8:45 am. Race Start -- 9:00am for Full, 9:15am for Half, 9:30am for Quarter. Race Cutoff -- 3:00pm. racers will not be permitted to start any lap after 3pm. About the race.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, December 6
2026 · in 29 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
10KHalf marathonMarathon
Price
$30 to $75
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Dec 6 (in 29 days)
Opened Dec 1, 2025
Race day in Bethel
Weather
48° / 30°F
Typical high and low for December 6, with a 32% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Chilo Meldahl Locks & Dam, OH (14.4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:40 AM – 5:14 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Ferg Lotunder 0.1 mi
- Horse Trailer Parking0.1 mi
- South Trailhead and Mountain Bike · free0.1 mi
7 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Dec 5
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.