The 16th Annual Fuzzy Fandango Trail Races

2025 Fuzzy Fandango Trail Race

It is the Fuzzies' Sweet Sixteen - It’s back. It’s bold. It’s slightly ridiculous in the best possible way. The Fuzzy Fandango is Nuhop’s legendary trail-running shindig where you get a full dose of Mohican beauty, questionable decision-making (“I signed up for how manymiles?!”), and a finish-line party worth crawling to if you have to.

Race Date - Saturday, November 8, 2025

Packet Pickup -  

ALL race packets can be picked up at Camp Nuhop on race morning.  Due to space in the lodge, the schedule will be as follows:

50k packets - Pickup between 6:30am-7:15am

25k packets - Pickup between 7:00am - 7:45am

15k packets - Pickup between 7:30am - 8:15am

5k packets - Pickup between 8:00am - 8:45am

1 mi packets - Pickup between 9:30am - 10:15am

What’s New This Year -

We’ve shaken the Fuzzy snow globe and mixed things up. Now you can choose from:

• 1-Mile Fun Run – Blink and you might miss it. Perfect for kids, families, and people who like their running over before their coffee cools.
• 5K – A quick, punchy tour of Fuzzy terrain with just enough dirt to make laundry day interesting.
• 15K – Formerly our 9-mile race, now with extra oomph and a few surprise twists.
• 25K – The sweet spot for trail lovers who like a long morning in the woods without going full ultra.
• 50K Ultra – Because sometimes you just need to spend all day with us.

Course Highlights -

This year’s course is a trail labyrinth—a mash-up of “cold prickly” segments and trails from Fuzzy lore, fan-favorite classics, and a brand-new section that’s never seen a Fuzzy footstep. You’ll get:

• Twisty singletrack that will make you feel like a woodland ninja
• Forest roads for stretching out your legs before the next uphill makes you question your life choices
• Beautiful views under the fall canopy
• Just enough rugged terrain to earn that post-race beer

The 50K is still a double loop (because why suffer once when you can do it twice?), with only 1.5 miles of road per lap.

Race Day Schedule -

• 50K: 7:30 AM – For the early birds who eat hills for breakfast.
• 25K: 8:00 AM – The sensible-yet-tough crowd.
• 15K: 8:30 AM – Fast enough for speedsters, long enough to feel like an adventure.
• 5K: 9:00 AM – Boom. Done. Time for a beer.
• 1-Mile Fun Run: 10:30 AM – Short. Sweet. Adorable.

Parking -

• 50K & 25K: Field outside Nuhop’s main gate
• 15K, 5K, Fun Run: Mohican Resort & Conference Center (0.25-mile walk to start)
• Overflow: Beach property (0.5-mile walk—consider it a warm-up)

Registration Perks -

Every runner gets:

• Choice of long-sleeve tech shirt or winter hat (or both if you upgrade—because we believe in layering)
• Chip timing by Mid Ohio Race Management so you can brag with precision
• Post-race meal and drinks, including local beer from The Phoenix Brewing Company (yes, we checked—beer is still an acceptable recovery drink)

Awards -

Top 3 male and female finishers in each race distance get awards (excluding the 1 mile fun run). No age groups—just pure glory.

Why Run the Fuzzy -

Because trail running is more fun when you mix stunning scenery, fall colors, ridiculous challenges, and a big ol’ finish-line party. Whether it’s your first Fuzzy or your sixteenth, you’ll leave with tired legs, a happy heart, and a few new stories to tell. Oh, and every step you take supports Nuhop’s mission of providing life-changing outdoor adventures for kids and adults.

Best Regards!

Due to space and parking considerations, all race distances will be limited to less than 150 runners.