The 12th Annual Fuzzy Fandango Trail Races

THE 12th ANNUAL FUZZY FANDANGO

IS SOLD OUT!

The 12th Annual Fuzzy Fandango is a swashbuckling trail running extravaganza scheduled for Saturday, November 13th, 2021.  The event will encourage runners, walkers, and sloggers of all abilities to enjoy the astounding Mohican Region by exploring a great network of trails.  In true Fuzzy fashion, we have designed a new route for your running pleasure. Imagine this, the new route includes well . . . some great hills! Really . . . aren't hills great!!!

Due to the ongoing pandemic, all race distances will be limited to less than 150 runners.

Below are a few things to expect when attending The Fuzzy Fandango this year.

We will diligently work to limit the spread or transmission of the virus by continuing to provide important supplies at all races and take extra precautions to create a safe environment.  Here are a few of the measures being implemented:

• Touchless Packet Pickup - Racers will be pre-assigned bib numbers which will be put in a packet along with their race items and placed on a table to be picked up without the need to interact with a volunteer. 

• Wearing of Masks - Due to the Delta Variant, we require wearing a face covering indoors while on Nuhop's property.    Not adhering to this practice will restrict you from future Nuhop events.

• No Race Day Registration - There will be no race day registration. Registration cutoff will be 48 hours before race day or when the race hits its capacity.  A reminder that we will limit each race distance to 100 runners, so sign up soon to secure your spot.

• No Race Day Edits - There will be no race day edits to distances. The cutoff to make any changes (up or down in distance, etc.) will be 48 hours before race day.

• Indoor Race Briefings – Indoor race briefings that take place before a race, will be canceled.  Instead, pertinent and important race information will continue to be given via email and at the race, briefings held at the starting line, 20 minutes prior to each race. 

• Hand Sanitizer – Hand sanitizer will continue to be available at start/finish, all aid stations, and restroom facilities.  Please use products, as needed. We highly recommend that you bring your own supplies if the product is not available

• Gloved Volunteers – Volunteers who are in contact with food and drink areas will continue to wear gloves.

• Aid Stations – As has been our policy, bleach wipes, sanitizer, individually packaged water and food, etc.  Please do not share bottles with others. If you are not comfortable having snacks and foods from aid stations, please feel free to bring drop bags with your own supplies.  We will limit the number of workers at each aid station, the fluid filling stations will be self-serve, and the offerings at the aid stations will be sufficient but limited to items that can easily be given to participants with minimal contact with volunteers.

• Sickness – We are asking for personal accountability.  If you are a runner, spectator, or volunteer and feel that you are not well or you experience any of the known symptoms of the flu or coronavirus (COVID-19), please refrain from attending these events.  If you are unsure of your symptoms, please visit the official CDC website. 

• Post-Race Party - We are planning on bringing the party back this year, although due to the Delta Variant, we are currently planning on holding this party outside.  Should COVID cases begin to decline, we will bring the party back in the main lodge as we did so long ago in 2019!  

• Questions – If you have questions in regards to the COVID-19 policies in effect for the Fuzzy Fandango, you can send an email to trevor@nuhop.org

About the Fuzzy:

The Fuzzy Fandango Supports Nuhop, a residential summer camp for kiddos with special needs as well as outdoor education programming for school districts.

The race start and finish is on Camp Nuhop’s Main Property. To enhance The Fuzzy experience we will have a local beer for all finishers supplied by The Phoenix Brewing Company from Mansfield, Ohio.

Check out our virtual tour to get a feel for the property!

For those wishing to make a weekend out of the experience, we will have a block of rooms at Mohican Resort and Conference Center listed under the Fuzzy Fandango.  The start line of The Fuzzy is within easy walking distance of Mohican Resort.

Please call: 800-282-7275 and ask for the Fuzzy Fandango Race block at Mohican to make a reservation.

This will be an adventure away from ordinary running for some and just another day in the park for others but a great time for everyone!

Sign up for one of our many distances:  Fun Run, 5 k, 9 m, 25k & 50k courses.

Date:  

November 13th, 2021

Location of the event: 

Where: Camp Nuhop

Address: 1077 Township Road 2916

Perrysville, OH 44864

Event Website: 

www.nuhop.org/fuzzy

Schedule of Events: 

Packet Pickup:  ALL race packets can be picked up at Camp Nuhop on race mornings ONLY!  Due to our touchless packet pickup plan, the schedule will be as follows:

Race times:

50K Race Start @ 7:30am 

25K Race Start @ 8:00 am

9 M Race Start @ 8:30 am

5 K  Race Start @ 9:00 am

1 M Fun Run @ 10:30 am

Parking:

Parking for the 50/ 25K distances will be outside the main gate in the field before Nuhop's main gate. Use directions for Nuhop above!

25K/ 9M and Fun Run parking will be at Mohican Resort and Conference Center.  A short .25 mile walk to the main property!

Overflow parking will be at our beach property and will be a short .5 mile walk to the main property!

Included in Registration:

With the Groovy Fuzzy Fandango Registration participants will receive:

• Either A long sleeved tech shirt or a Winter Hat (OR BOTH with upgraded registration)
• Chip Timing from VR Race Management

Prizes:

We will have awards for overall finishers in each category. Top 3 Female/Male for 5k, 9 Mile, 25k, 50k. No awards for age divisions

About the Course:

The course is comprised of a combination of trails ie. hiking trails, horse trails, mountain bike trails, and forest service roads. Part of the course will bring you onto private property. For the 50 K runners (Double Loop), we will have up to 1.5 miles of road per loop.  We will provide maps of the course when they are official.  Currently, the plan is to use private property and Mohican State Forest.  

DNF’s

Please, please, please let us know if you are a DNF!  We need your help so we are not looking all over the forest for you.  If you DNF, please go to the Mid Ohio Race Management Team in Sommer Lodge (near race finish).  

You can also text your First and Last Name and distance to 330.464.6642 if you don’t find the timers.  

If you don't report your DNF we will not let you participate in future Nuhop Races.