Thunderbunny Trail Races to run May 9

A trail runner smiles for the camera. (Zach Tuggle/Wilderness Weekly)

Online registration is available for the Thunderbunny Trail Races, which are scheduled for May 9, 2026.

The event features distances of 50K, 25K and 11K; the races will be at Strouds Run State Park in Athens, Ohio.

Registration, which is limited, is $105 for 50K, $80 for 25K, and $50 for 11K. After taxes and fees, those prices are $115.32, $87.50 and $53.50, respectively.

The 2026 races will mark the 11th year for the event, which is presented by SEOTR Events.

The race website says that “Strouds Run State Park shows off some of the best trails in the region,” and that Thunderbunny race options are suited for beginners and trail veterans alike.

“The course starts and ends on the namesake 3 mile Thunderbunny Trail,” SEOTR notes. “Runners will complete a loop around Dow Lake and run up and over the ‘Athens Ridge’ to overlook the city.”

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The course is described as being 95% singletrack, with many portions considered “smooth and flowing.”

“While showcasing some of the great Appalachian Foothills that Athens is known for, this is also a very runnable course so it is a perfect option for your first ultramarathon or first trail race,” SEOTR notes. “Along with the 50K, there are also two shorter course options of 25K and 11K to choose from, both running on the same great trails as the 50K.”

To learn more, visit the race online: www.seotrevents.com/thunderbunnytrailraces.