The Firefly Overnight Endurance Challenge & 10k Trail Race

🌟 Welcome to The Firefly!

Join us at the Firefly! Each and every year, one of the world’s most beloved bugs visits Ohio – proudly announcing their arrival with random sparks and flickers of glowing neon throughout the summer sky. Join us as we welcome and celebrate the most efficient light in the world… the firefly! (nearly 100% of the energy in the chemical reaction within the fireflies light organ is emitted light… it’s true)

🌙 Race Highlights

• Event: Overnight Endurance Challenge and Sunset & Sunrise 10k.
• Date: Saturday/Sunday, June 28-29, 2025.
• Start Time: The race will start at 8pm.
• Course: Fully supported, overnight-racing on the only trail in central Ohio built by runners, for runners!

🕶️ Mandatory Gear

Even though the fireflies will help light your way, headlamps and/or flashlights are mandatory. Reflective gear, glow-sticks, and body-paint are encouraged.

🏃‍♂️ Kids Participation

Bring your family and friends, as the course will pass through the overnight group-camping area. Don’t forget the kids! They’ll have a race too! The kids mile will start promptly 30-minutes prior to the “big kids” race.

🏕️ Camping Information

Camping encouraged! See below for information on booking a campsite during registration! Unlike other RRTRA events this event will start and finish at the Alum Creek State Park Group Campsite, which is located just off of Lewis Center Rd and just north of the beach entrance.

💰 Costs

Our races typically sell out 2-6 weeks prior to race day. Please note: The Firefly Trail Race has a NO REFUND and NO BIB TRANSFER policy for all events.

Overnight Endurance Challenge OR Sunset/Sunrise Double

• Through February 29th: $60
• March 1st-31st: $65
• April 1st-30th: $70
• May 1st-31st: $75
• June 1 through Race Day: $85

Sunset 10K OR Sunrise 10K

• Through February 29th: $45
• March 1st-31st: $50
• April 1st-30th: $55
• May 1st-31st: $60
• June 1 through Race Day: $70

Kids 1 Mile Sunrise Run

• FREE!!

🎁 What Do You Get?

• Epic trail race experience!
• Event Shirt
• Event Medal

🍽️ Additional Perks

• Pancake breakfast.
• There is plenty of designated space available for spectators and drop bag tents for 50K & 50M participants.
• However, you may opt to reserve a tent site for $25. Sites are approximately 15ft x 15ft.
• Optional Camping – Limited Sites Available! Available for Saturday night only!

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Packet pickup will be held at Fleet Feet Sports in Lewis Center before the event on Thursday, June 26 through Friday, June 27 during normal business hours.
• Race day packet pickup will begin at 6pm at the race site at Alum Creek State Park.

🏞️ The Course

Course layout is subject to change. Click here to view the Rocks And Roots Trail Map!

• Endurance Challenge repeats loop as necessary. Endurance Challenge participants are scored on the last COMPLETED lap. No partial lap credit given. Race ends at 8am on Sunday.

⏳ Cut-off Time

• Endurance Challenge participants are scored on the last COMPLETED lap. No partial lap credit given. Race ends at 8am on Sunday.

🔗 Registration Link

For more information and to register, please visit this link.