The 17th Annual Fuzzy Fandango Trail Races

2026 Fuzzy Fandango Trail Races

What...the Fuzzy Fandango is turning 17 this year?? - 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 7, 2026

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

Race Distances -

Last year's race distances went over extremely well...and by extremely well we mean there was minimal complaining about the routes being WAAAAAY longer than advertised!  So with that in mind, we return the following distances:

• 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 seventeenth, 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.