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Blue Blaze Festival
The Blue Blaze Festival is a celebration of the trail, whether you are a Trail Runner, Hiker or would like to learn more about backpacking you are welcome to be a part of our celebration of the Buckeye Trail. Join us for the 2026 Buckeye Trail (BT) Blue Blaze Festival and explore the diversity and beauty of the outdoors. Again this year we will be joining forces with Destination Shawnee, the Tecumseh Theater and outdoor recreational organizations to bring together runners, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts to the Village of Shawnee. This section of the Buckeye Trail, in the Wayne National Forest, is mostly single-track trail and provides some very challenging terrain.
Event Date and Time
Saturday, September 26, 2026
7:00am to 3:00pm
Location

In-Person Event
located at Shawnee, Ohio at the Wayne National Forest

Event Address:

127B West Main Street
Shawnee, OH 43782
United States

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Latitude: 39.6042
Longitude: -82.2131

Registration
Sign up at: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Shawnee/RunForBlueBlazes
Contact Information
Ted Shigley
Buckeye Trail Association Event Volunteer
GoRuntiming@gmail.com
(614) 556-2608
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Event details

The Blue Blaze Festival offers a variety of options to get outside and explore the Buckeye Trail. There are three trail running distances, including the Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. Also there is a 10-mile hiking option that will have a lead and sweep hiker. This event is hosted by the Little Cities of the Forest, the Local Chapter of the Buckeye Trail Association.

Following the trail events, our partnering organizations and land management agencies will provide informational sessions that could include hikes around the Tecumseh Lake and hands-on trail maintenance opportunities.

Registration for the trail runs and hike at: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Shawnee/RunForBlueBlazes

 

Learn more at: runsignup.com/Race/Info/OH/Shawnee/RunForBlueBlazes

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Estimated Number of Participants
150
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