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The Muddy Duck
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The Muddy Duck

Lewis Center, Ohio, United States View on map
Apr 03, 2027 (America/New_York local time)
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About this race

Join us at the Muddy Duck! Get down in the muck and run like a duck!
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We're not really sure what that line means but it sounds good so we are going with it! But for real, let's get muddy! With the coming of spring the foliage will be blooming, eggs will be hatching, and we'll be running!

The Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek is the only trail built by runners for runners! One of the unique elements of the trail is that every season brings new experiences on the trail. Our Winter Series is famous for it's bitter cold and snow! The Firefly pits runners against the dark of night. Hoot is HOT, and Squatch brings the best of the fall color change. Now with the Muddy Duck we encourage you to strap on your gators and get ready for a muddy, mucky run!

When - Saturday, April 3.

  • 10K, 20K, or 50K  start at 8am. 
  • 6K starts at 8:05ish

What - 6K, 10K, 20K, or 50K Trail Race

Where - The Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park. The start of the race is located just off of Hollenback Rd and just south of the dog park (3993 Hollenback Rd Lewis Center, OH 43035).


Can't run, but want to be a part of the fun? Volunteer! Click here to sign up and get a voucher for your help!


​Cost - Our races typically sell out 2-6 weeks prior to race day. Please note: The Muddy Duck has a NO REFUND and NO BIB TRANSFER policy for all events.

  • Through December 31st - $45
  • January 1st-31st - $50
  • February 1st-28th - $55
  • March 1st-31st - $60
  • April 1 through Race Day - $70

What do you get? 

  • Epic trail race experience!
  • Event Shirt
  • Event Medal​

Packet Pick Up 

  • Packet pickup will be held at Fleet Feet Columbus in Lewis Center before the event Friday, from 1:00pm to 7:00pm
  • Race day packet pickup will beginning at 7:00am at the race site at Alum Creek State Park.

The Course - Course layout is subject to change. Click here to view the Rocks And Roots Trail Map!

  • The start of the race is located just off of Hollenback Rd and just south of the dog park (3993 Hollenback Rd Lewis Center, OH 43035). Watch for Fleet Feet arrows pointing you in the right direction!
  • North Loop is run first in clockwise direction for second 10K.
  • South Loop is run next in counter-clockwise direction for first 10K.
  • Loops alternate as needed to completion distance.​
  • The 6K Loop is an abbreviated rendition of the north loop, taking a quick shortcut at the 1 mile mark. After about 100 meters on an emergency access trail runners rejoin the north loop running clockwise to the finish!

Cut-off Time

The course closes for 50Kers at 4:00pm (8 hour limit – 15:27 pace for 50K). All 50K participants must begin their 4th lap before 1:00pm. All 50K participants must begin their 5th and final lap before 2:20pm.
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Running

6K

Apr 03, 2027 6K 8:05 AM
$45.00
Open

10k

Apr 03, 2027 10K 8:00 AM
$45.00
Open

20K

Apr 03, 2027 Half-Marathon 8:00 AM
$45.00
Open

50K

Apr 03, 2027 Ultra 8:00 AM
$45.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Lewis Center, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 4.5° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 15.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 0.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 14.7°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
21.4
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
5.1mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
69.5%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on April 3, 2027 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on April 3, 2027 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
12h 45m

The sun rises at 7:12 AM and sets at 7:58 PM local time (EDT) in Lewis Center on April 3, 2027 — 12h 45m of daylight.

Course

No course map published yet.

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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.

  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 35 Lewis Center events

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