Narrows Rabbit Hunt

Narrows Rabbit Hunt is held in Beavercreek, Ohio, on October 25, 2026. The event offers one trail format, a 5.7-mile race (9.2 km) starting at 1:00 PM. The name points to the Narrows Reserve along the Little Miami River, and the organizer's website points to the Ohio River Road Runners Club. The afternoon start is unusual for a race and gives you a relaxed morning before heading out.

A 5.7-mile trail race is a good mid-distance test: longer than a 5K, short enough to run hard, and forgiving on recovery. Six to eight weeks of steady running with one trail session a week is plenty of preparation. Because the start is at 1:00 PM, plan your meals so you are not racing on a full stomach or an empty tank. Runners in a fall marathon block can use it as a spirited tempo effort, while beginners can approach it at a conversational pace and simply enjoy the river valley trails.