FREE Group Run & Fundraiser

Get ready for a spooky evening of fun and fitness at the FREE Crooked River Halloween Group Run & Raffle on Thursday, October 30th at 6:30 PM in Peninsula, Ohio. Come rain or shine (or even a government shutdown), this event is happening!

After some thought, we ditched the registration fee—this is a fundraiser for Share-A-Christmas! All donations given go directly to the program, and we're throwing in extra raffle tickets and a $10 Vertical Runner gift card for donations of $10 or more!

This event is limited to 125 participants, so if you sign up please be sure you can show up!

• 4.14 mile group run through the eerie streets of Peninsula, Ohio
• Party at GAR Hall with cash bar, bring your own food if you wish
• Raffle with lots of giveaways
• Costume Contest winner gets free shoes from Vertical Runner

Have a hauntingly good time with friends in the running community, give back through Share-A-Christmas, and everyone goes home a winner!

New locations. More slots open.

Due to the government shutdown, all events in the national park have been canceled. But don’t worry—we’ve moved the Fall Running Series locations to ensure the fun continues!

We invite you to sign up for the remaining races at their new locations:

• Week 2: Camp Manatoc
• Weeks 3, 4, and 5: Camp Butler

Great News: At the new locations we’re no longer sold out! There’s plenty of space for everyone to join the fun.

Grab your headlamp and get ready to “Decide in a Flash – Win in a Dash” with a different game at every race!

Each week features a 3-5 mile route designed for fun and building friendships in the running community.

Don’t miss out on this chance to run, connect, and enjoy the fall vibes. Sign up now for the remaining races and let’s hit the trails together!