National Public Lands Day is September 26th
Join us to get outdoors to Run, Hike, Learn and Explore on National Public Lands Day. It is an annual event led by the National Environmental Education Foundation, in partnership with the National Park Service and other federal agencies. The Buckeye Trail Association shares a strong partnership with our public lands all around the state of Ohio. Learn more about the Wayne National Forest in partnership with the Ohio Environmental Council and the U.S. Forest Service.
Trail Runs - Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
10 Mile Hike
60 spots left. Registration Opens February 1, 2026 at 10:32am EST
10 Mile Hike
Follow the Blue Blazes
The Hike will have a lead and sweep. The hike route will follow much of the course used with the 10K and Half Marathon. However, the hike will go around Tecumseh Lake and Upper Rock Run Lake. The hike map and description of historical locations on the route will be provided at check-in.
Backpacking Workshop
If you are new to the experience of Backpacking and would like to improve your skills and comfort level, consider participating in this workshop. The group will be lead by Appalachian Understories with orientation on Friday, starting at 11:00am, leaving for the trail by early afternoon and returning to Shawnee on Saturday. Into about registration will be announced soon.
Event Schedule - Friday & Saturday
Activities will begin on Friday with Packet Pickup, Presentations, Live Music and more.
Friday
4:00PM Backpackers depart for the trail
6:00PM Kayla Bowyer, Boch Hollow Naturalist, ODNR
Understanding Ohio’s preserves and scenic rivers
6:00PM Live local musicians, sponsored by Destination Shawnee
6:30PM Family hike, and 7:30PM other activities
Saturday
8:00AM Hikers leave on 10-mile hike
9:00AM Half Marathon & 10K start
9:15AM 5K start
Live Music
To be announced soon.
Sponsored by Destination Shawnee
