The 34th Annual Mohican Trail 100-50-Marathon is the 5th oldest Ultra race in North America and rated by Strambecco as one of the best trail-running events in the Midwest. The event is prestigious, starting with being the first leg in the Midwest Grand Slam of Ultrarunning. Mohican is also a qualifier event for the famed Western States 100 and a UTMB World Series event. The course is 95% trail winding through the lush 5000-acre Mohican Memorial State Forest. Along with the 100, The Mohican 50-Mile and Marathon distances have become increasingly popular, offering runners a taste of the whole enchilada. Whatever distance you choose, Mohican volunteers will help you complete your journey.
Ask a Mohican 100-50-Marathon finisher, and you will find that Mohican volunteers have become re-known for the level of personal service offered to MO’s hopeful runners. As you run, you will follow in the footsteps of many legendary MO Runners who have taken the Mohican Challenge, including famed Caballo Blanco of the national bestseller “Born to Run” who completed the Mohican 50 as one of the final races in his much-celebrated life journey. Take the first step toward your Mohican journey by entering or volunteering today!
The Midwest Grand Slam of Ultrarunning was established in 2012 and is comprised of completing any four of the Midwest’s premier 100-mile trail races: Mohican Trail 100-50-Marathon; Kettle Moraine 100; Burning River 100; Hallucination 100; Indiana Trail 100. Runners completing all five races are designated “Super Slammers.”
The Western States 100 is the grandaddy of ultra-running events. It is an epic 100-mile trail run from Olympic Valley to Auburn, CA, in one day on the last weekend of June. It is the world’s oldest 100 trail race, starting in 1974 as one of the ultimate endurance tests. Over the course, runners will climb more than 18,000 feet and descend 23,000 feet. See the dedicated Western States Endurance Run website for details on the lottery process, training, support, and volunteer opportunities. Participants must qualify for the race within two years and enter the lottery. If you are selected as part of the lottery, you are officially sent details to register within two weeks. If not completed in time, the registration will be available to runners on the waitlist of 50-75 people.
UTMB World Series is the ultimate global trail running series uniting the sport’s biggest stars and amateur runners through a leading international event series in the most stunning locations. The UTMB World Series gives all trail runners a chance to experience UTMB events worldwide, with 25 events taking place across Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Americas in 2022. It is the only place runners can begin their quest to UTMB Mont-Blanc, home of the prestigious UTMB World Series Finals. The UTMB World Series integrates three levels of events:
- UTMB World Series Finals
- UTMB World Series Majors
- UTMB World Series Events
To qualify to enter the lottery for Finals or Major events, you must collect a “Running Stone” by finishing qualifier events in the 20k, 50k, 100k, or 100M categories. Only 1 Running Stone acquired in the past two years is mandatory to enter the lottery. Running Stones are cumulative, have no expiration date, and each Running Stone gives you an additional chance to be drawn. Collecting Running Stones is the only way to access regular runners’ UTMB World Series Finals. Discover the 25 events that will allow you to collect Running Stones in 2022 to enter the UTMB Mont-Blanc lottery from 2023 onwards here.
The Mohican Trail 100-50-Marathon host city, Loudonville, is a small village located in Ashland County, Ohio, USA. It is a popular tourist destination, especially during the summer months, thanks to its proximity to Mohican State Park and the Mohican River. Accommodation options in Loudonville include hotels, motels, cabins, and campgrounds. Some of the popular hotels in the area include Landoll’s Mohican Castle, Mohican Lodge, and Conference Center, and the Best Western Plus. These hotels offer comfortable rooms and suites, as well as amenities such as swimming pools, fitness centers, and on-site restaurants. There are several cabin and camping options available in the Mohican State Park. The park offers several types of camping, including primitive camping, RV camping, and cabin rentals. Some popular cabin rentals include the Mohican Adventures Cabins and the Mohican State Park Lodge Cabins.
In addition to the accommodations, Loudonville offers plenty of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy, such as hiking, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing in the Mohican River. The area is also home to several restaurants, shops, and attractions, including the Cleo Redd Fisher Museum, the Mohican State Park Fire Tower, and the Mohican River Wildlife Area.
