Winter Thorn Trail Race

Winter Thorn Trail Race takes place in Wellington, Ohio, on December 12, 2026. One race is on the schedule: a 10 Mile trail event (16.1 km), starting at 9:00 AM. No elevation gain is listed.

Ten miles off-road in an Ohio December is a real endurance day rather than a casual outing. Footing is the main variable, since trails at this time of year can be frozen, muddy or both within the same mile, so shoes with proper tread and a willingness to run by effort instead of by pace will serve you better than a target split. Build toward it with a weekly long run of comparable duration on similar surfaces, and practice carrying whatever you plan to drink. Runners used to road half marathons should expect to finish slower here, and should plan their pacing accordingly.