The Haunted Forest Marathon was the 258th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 219th largest in 2022.
This year 16.5% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 11.6% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Haunted Forest Marathon the 152nd highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 70th highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 99.51 ranks it as the 101st fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest course in Ohio.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Haunted Forest Marathon a PR Score of 99.51. This PR Score ranks it as the 69th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest in Ohio.
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Haunted Forest Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 993 feet (302m) Min Elevation: 929 feet (283m)
I ran this in 2021 and just forgot to write a review.
The race was fun with the Halloween theme, although there were no promised decorations out on the course the first year. Communications were excellent leading up to the race. Parking was easy. I took the shuttle but probably could have parked at the start. Course was super flat, and it was a nice amount of runners for the space. I was never alone until a few short stretches at the very end, but it was also never crowded. There was beer at the finish, but not much else if I recall correctly. I think there was a food truck. Small, friendly, logistically easy race. Funds go to a good cause. Cute awards for age group winners.
Race Tips
It's pancake flat, so you might want to build in some sprints or run/walk breaks to give your muscles a little variety. I thought it was fine, but totally flat can get tedious.
