# Event Details - **Event Name**: Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival (Half Marathon, 10K,5K Run/Hike/Backpack) - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Register Here: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Shawnee/RunForBlueBlazes_____ (EVENT HELD BY THE LITTLE CITIES OF THE FOREST CHAPTER)About this EventShawnee, OhioSeptember 25-26, 2026 on National Public Lands DayJoin other trail runners, hikers and backpackers in the New Straitsville section for the Blue Blaze Festival. Trail runs include a 5K, 10K and half marathon. A 10-mile hike on the Buckeye Trail will include historic points of interest organized by the Little Cities of the Forest Chapter, and will have lead and sweep hikers. The backpacking workshop will start on Friday with the return on Saturday morning.This event is held on National Public Lands Day, and will feature displays and presentations by Buckeye Trail Association partners. This is a family event with a trail experience for all skill levels and ages. The Blue Blaze Festival is in support of the Buckeye Trail Association in partnership with Destination Shawnee and the Wayne National Forest.For more information about the trail activities and what is being planned in Shawnee, visit the registration link above.Friday, September 25th4 to 7 PM, Registration in the Tecumseh Theater CommonsLittle Cities of the Black Diamonds historians on hand to describe area historyPublic Lands partner displays in Tecumseh Theater Commons6 PM, Mike Ratliff on Acoustic Guitar7 PM, Cameron Blosser presents interpretive talk on Coal Mining in TecumsehTheaterFamily Hike at Tecumseh LakeSaturday, September 26th7 AM, Registration in Tecumseh Theater Commons8 AM, Start of 10 Mile Hike9 AM, Start of Half Marathon and 10 K Runs9:15 AM, Start of 5k Run10 AM, Courtney Silver-Peavey, Naturalist Supervisor for Hocking Hills and Lake LoganState Parks11 AM, Kayla Bowyer, Boch Hollow Preserve Naturalist, on volunteer opportunities inSoutheast Ohio Preserves12 Noon, Awards Presentations for Trail Runs12pm-2pm, National Public Lands Day Trail Work Experience (Meet in front of Theater)1 PM, Randall Roberts, BTA Member on hiking other trails after his Buckeye Trail ExperiencesOther Presentations and Displays include :The Wayne National Forest: Bats and Mine ClosuresPerry County Parks and Soil and WaterThe North Country, American Discovery and Buckeye Trails - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shawnee/buckeye-trail-blue-blaze-festival-half-marathon-10k5k-run-hike-backpack/100001997615739451 - **Event Categories**: fitness, trips-adventures, Art, Theatre, Sports, Festivals, Music, Entertainment, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Location: 127 Main St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Shawnee - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: 127 Main St - **lat**: 39.6037886 - **long**: -82.2128432 - **full address**: 127 Main St, 127 Main Street, Shawnee, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival (Half Marathon, 10K,5K Run/Hike/Backpack) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/99baa4953761e413603e264578707edb89da0a287a90a913ee85c136349d0f1b-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786496249 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival (Half Marathon, 10K,5K Run/Hike/Backpack) being held? - **A:** Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival (Half Marathon, 10K,5K Run/Hike/Backpack) takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 127 Main St, 127 Main Street, Shawnee, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival (Half Marathon, 10K,5K Run/Hike/Backpack)? - **A:** Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival (Half Marathon, 10K,5K Run/Hike/Backpack) is organized by Central Ohio Chapter of the Buckeye Trail Association. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Central Ohio Chapter of the Buckeye Trail Association's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Central Ohio Chapter of the Buckeye Trail Association a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Central Ohio Chapter of the Buckeye Trail Association has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Buckeye Trail Blue Blaze Festival (Half Marathon, 10K,5K Run/Hike/Backpack) is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Shawnee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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