Embark on an unforgettable trail running adventure at Tuscazoar Raw, set for June 20, 2026, in the rugged and scenic landscape of Dover, Ohio. This challenging event offers distances of 100K, 50K, and 25K, catering to those who embrace the "tough, nitty gritty, raw, dirtbag trail runner" ethos. Runners can anticipate typical race day conditions with highs around 82°F and lows around 60°F, accompanied by an 18% chance of precipitation. The 100K course, renowned as one of Ohio's toughest, demands endurance with approximately 10,500 feet of elevation gain.

The Tuscazoar Raw course begins at the historic stockade within Camp Tuscazoar, immediately immersing runners in a journey primarily on singletrack trails, with brief sections of packed gravel camp road. The unique "funky shaped figure 8" design features a 19-mile loop followed by a separate 12-mile loop; 50K runners complete this figure-8 once, while 100K participants tackle it twice. The 25K distance offers a challenging taste by splitting off the initial 19-mile loop. Runners will navigate wooded single track, rolling hills, and sections along the historic Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath, passing through the charming, 200-year-old German Separatist community of Zoar. Expect technical segments, steep climbs, and winding switchbacks, particularly in the latter parts of the longer loops, which contribute to the course's formidable reputation. Aid stations are well-stocked with hydration, salty, and sweet foods, though Tuscazoar Raw operates as a cupless race, requiring runners to carry their own hydration systems. Crew and spectators are welcomed at designated access points, particularly around the start/finish area near the main parking lot.