Haunted Forest Marathon
Canal Fulton, United States of America · Saturday 31 October 2026
The Haunted Forest Marathon takes place annually in Canal Fulton, Ohio, offering participants a selection of distances, including a full marathon, half marathon, and 5K. The event utilizes an out-and-back course that begins with one mile on the road, then transitions to a surface composed of hard-packed crushed limestone and blacktop, with most of the route remaining flat throughout.
Difficulty Calculator
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Adjusted Time
4:28:51
Time difference: +28.9 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain81m
Elevation High303m
Elevation Low283m
Weather Forecast
High12°C
Low-1°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Haunted Forest Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 85% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Haunted Forest Marathon plays about 32 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #177 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #109 of 575 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Haunted Forest Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Haunted Forest Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:25:07 | +25:07 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:57:12 | +27:12 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:28:51 | +28:51 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:00:11 | +30:11 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:31:14 | +31:14 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:02:03 | +32:03 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:32:41 | +32:41 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Haunted Forest Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Haunted Forest Marathon is a full marathon held in Canal Fulton, United States of America. It is scheduled for Saturday 31 October 2026. The course is run on trail surface with 81m of total climbing, with its high point near 303m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Haunted Forest Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course, with only 81m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for October, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Cold conditions are expected, with temperatures between -1°C and 12°C. While cold weather reduces overheating risk, runners should dress in layers and be prepared for potential wind chill. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Trail
Haunted Forest Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are usually slower than the road equivalent - often by 10-20% - because of uneven footing, technical sections, and frequently steeper gradients, though a smooth, non-technical or downhill trail can run faster than that suggests. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Haunted Forest Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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