Welcome to the Run Baileys Trail Races!
A celebration of running and community at the Baileys Trail System in Chauncey, Ohio

Experience some of Ohio's most pristine singletrack trails.
A weekend of trail running excitement is coming to the new Baileys Trail System in Chauncey, Ohio, located just minutes from Athens.
There'll be multiple events throughout the weekend starting on Friday, and culminating on Saturday with our marquee distance of a Half Marathon!
There will be something for everyone as we host a Kids Run on Friday evening, along with a trail 5K. Every experience level is welcomed at Run Baileys!

Event Details and Weekend Schedule
A WEEKEND CELEBRATION OF RUNNING AND TRAIL COMMUNITY
Friday, August 8
4:00PM - Packet Pickup Starts (at Chauncey-Dover Park Trailhead)
6:00PM - Kids Run Starts
7:00PM - 5K Distance Starts
8:30PM - 5K Course Closes (sundown)
Saturday, August 9
6:00AM - Packet Pickup Starts (at Chauncey-Dover Park Trailhead)
8:00AM - 13.1 Mile Distance Starts
2:00PM - 13.1 Mile Course Closes (6:00:00 Cutoff for Half Marathon)
*awards will be presented during the day as award categories are completed
Location
The start, finish, and all race activities will take place in Chauncey, Ohio at the Chauncey-Dover Park Trailhead.
Chauncey-Dover Community Park
8389 W Bailey Rd
Millfield, OH 45761



Participant Swag and Awards
Saturday Half Marathon:
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All entrants will receive a race t-shirt
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All finishers will receive a special finishers award
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Professional chip timing
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3 Aid Station Locations
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Top 3 overall male/female award
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Top masters (40-49) male/female award
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Top grandmaster (50-59) male/female award
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Top supermaster (60+) male/female award
Friday 5K:
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All entrants will receive a race t-shirt
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Professional chip timing
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Top 3 overall male/female award
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Top masters (40-49) male/female award
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Top grandmaster (50-59) male/female award
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Top supermaster (60+) male/female award
Friday Kids Run: every kid will get an official race number with automatic electric chip timing so their name will be in results. All kids entering the Kids Run will also receive a special prize for participating!
See more details about the Run Baileys Kids Run below - including a special announcement!

Run Baileys Singlets!
Register by July 15 to be guaranteed your shirt size! Both 13.1 mile and 5K runners will receive this awesome performance blend Run Baileys running singlet! Men's and Women's styles available to choose from
Packet Pick-up and Race Day Registration
Friday:
4:00PM - 7:00PM at the Race Start (Chauncey-Dover Park Trailhead)
Saturday:
6:00AM - 7:30AM at the Race Start (Chauncey-Dover Park Trailhead)
Parking
Event parking will be on and near the start and finish line and all race activities. Parking attendants will be present to direct traffic
Places to Stay and Things to Do

Online Registration
Registration Open Period
Online Registration will open on Saturday, 2/15/2025 at 12:01AM
Online Registration will close on Thursday, 8/7/2025 at 11:59PM
In-person registration will be held during the Friday and Saturday packet pickup times.
*Register by July 9 to be guaranteed your correct shirt size!
Race Distance | After Opening | After March 31 | After June 30 |
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Kids Run | FREE! | FREE! | FREE! |
5K | 29.56 | 34.87 | 40.18 |
Half Marathon | 72.06 | 82.68 | 88.00 |
*Ultra Signup recently adopted a new "All-In Pricing" policy to display the total price with all fees and taxes shown before checking out, so now there will be no hidden fees on the base registration price. The prices shown above reflect the "All In Price" of registration with all fees and taxes included. You can read more on UltraSignup's All-In Pricing policy by CLICKING HERE.
Capacity and Waitlist
The capacity for the Run Baileys Trail Races is set at 350 participants for each of the days (350 total on Friday and 350 total on Saturday).
Waitlist: If races reach the capacity prior to when registration closes, there will not be a waitlist implemented.

Kids Run Details
We're excited to bring back the Kids Run to Run Baileys! In it's first year there were over 55 kids! The Kids Run course will be a 1.5 mile course on a mix of a gravel path and singletrack trail. Parents and chaperones will be encouraged to either run with their child or go out onto the course and cheer for the kids. All kids who have not yet entered high school age will be able to register for the Kids Run distance for FREE!
Kids must be going into 8th grade or younger to be eligible for the Kids Run
Bonus Kids Run Perks!
Kona Ice: All participants in the Kids Run will receive free Kona Ice after they finish their race!
Kids Run Baileys Tank Top: Thanks to supporters Athens Athletics Club and Ohio Valley Running Company, participants of the Kids Run will now receive a free tank top!
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Run Baileys Trail Race Courses
*Use the interactive map below to view each race distance course, view the mileage and aid station specs, and see where key location markers are along the course.
-toggle to each distance in the upper left corner
-downloadable GPX files via the right side menu
*A note about course distances: while we advertise each course as a set distance (eg. 5K or 13.1 Mile), the nature of trail running limits the ability to be precise with that distance. We're more concerned about creating a course that flows well and shows off the aesthetics of the trail system. For that reason, the true course distances are listed below, and are typically +/- a half mile from the advertised distances, and distances shown on GPS watches will vary.
13.1 Mile Course Details
Actual Distance: 13.25 miles
Elevation Gain: 1052feet
Aid Stations: miles 2.4, 6.25, 8.54
On Course and Overall Cutoff Times.
We want Run Baileys to be accessible for many experience levels, so we’ve made an overall course cutoff time of 6 hours (~27:00 per mile). To help meet that overall course cutoff time we’ll have two intermediate cutoff locations at the 6.24 and 8.54 mile aid station:
Mile 6.24 Aid Station: runners will need to leave the aid station by 11:00AM (3 hours)
Mile 8.54 Aid Station: runners will need to leave the aid station by 12:00PM (4 hours)
*if the races are delayed or start late the above cutoff time of day will be adjusted to reflect that time difference.
5K Course Details
Actual Distance: 3.24 miles
Elevation Gain: 315 feet
Aid Stations: water at mile 0.6 and 2.7

Sponsors and Partners

Run Baileys is is owned and managed by SEOTR Events. SEOTR Events started in 2014 with the goal of growing the trail running community in Southeastern Ohio, bringing attention and bringing people to the great trails and forests of the region. We currently host other great events such as Ohio's Backyard Ultra, the Iron Furnace Trail Runs, the Thunderbunny Trail Races, the Shawnee Trail Runs and more!
See all of our events and info on the SEOTR Events Website.



What is The Baileys Trail System?
The Baileys Trail System is a designed 88-mi premier trail system, optimized for mountain-bikes and open for all forms of human powered use, like trail running, in the Wayne National Forest of Athens County featuring trailheads in three adjacent communities. There are currently completed 55 miles of trail, with more being worked on, and two trailheads. The Baileys Trail System development is underway and managed by the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia (ORCA) in partnership with Wayne National Forest.
The mission of the Baileys Trail System is to integrate conservation, outdoor recreation and economic development in a way that strengthens and inspires communities in Southeast Ohio.
The Trails Will Grow and So Will Run Baileys!
The prospect of 88 miles of purpose-built singletrack trails is dream-like for trail runners and trail users alike. That is part of the reason we support The Baileys Trail System project so much! It's an audacious undertaking, but with the support of the community and various stakeholders across the region there are 55 miles of completed trails to date. In 2021 Run Baileys took place for the first time on the "Stage 1" trails at Baileys, with 3 days of races and 6 distances, ranging from the kids run to 15 mile! In 2022 the race was held with the main Chauncey Trailhead under construction, which is now completed and offers a fantastic trailhead and park. We took a break from hosting Run Baileys in 2023 and 2024, but in the meantime more trails were built, but now we're excited to bring Run Baileys back in 2025!
We also support The Baileys Trail System Project because of what it represents in our community. SEOTR was founded as a Southeastern Ohio local organization and our vision was to bring the sport of trail running to the region. We've helped do that by creating amazing race experiences, and over the past 11 years it's been tremendous to see the trail running community grow! The Baileys Trail System was created to increase economic development, community pride, and health and wellness; the vision of the project is to develop and connect recreation tourism opportunities throughout Appalachian Ohio that contribute to the ecological, social, and economic growth of the region as a whole. Along with other outdoor recreation activities, we see trail running and the Run Baileys event as part of the bigger puzzle that will make all of this work!

Withdraw and Refund Policies
Waiver Form: To participate in the Run Baileys Trail Race you are required to complete and sign all waivers. If under the age of 18 yrs old, a parent or guardian must sign waiver form.
Refund/Rollover Policy:
Like most events of this nature and because items for the event are purchased months in advance of the race, the Run Baileys Trail Race cannot provide full refunds close to the race date, but we follow a refund and rollover schedule that will help give a little back to those who need to withdraw from the race. Our "Refund/Rollover Window" is as follows:
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45 or more days before the race = 100% refund or rollover
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20-44 days before the race = 50% refund or rollover
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0-19 days before the race = 0% refund or rollover
*Is it inside 20 days and you'd still like to receive a refund or rollover? If you are unable to run the race, but are still able to come and be a volunteer, we will issue you a refund or rollover even if it is under 20 days to the race date. Sign up as a volunteer at our Volunteer Platform and drop a note to the Race Director that you would like to count your volunteer credit toward a refund or rollover for this year's race.
To request a refund/rollover: You must have an UltraSignup account to request your refund/rollover. If you registered as a "guest" please email the race director and we will need to manually process your refund/rollover. Follow these steps:
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Log in to Ultrasignup.com
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Go into your account info and click "Registration History."
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Click "edit" next to the race you wish to withdraw from.
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After this scroll to the bottom of the page and click the red "Cancel Registration" button.
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Once you select cancel registration a box will appear giving you an option to receiving either a Refund or Rollover.
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Click "Process."
Please note that in some cases a bank will not accept a refund back onto a credit card if the original purchase was made over 90 days ago; in that case the race director will be notified and will send your refund via a check through the mail.
Further Rollover Policy:
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Inside 20 days before the event we will not process any refunds or accept any rollovers.
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Once your entry has been "rolled over" to next year's event you will be removed to the current year's race, then receive an invite into the next year's event via email once that registration has opened.
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Your Rollover credit is only valid for the next year's event and cannot be applied to other events or other runners.
Bib Transfer Policy: SEOTR does not allow transfer of bibs at any of our races and strictly prohibits runners selling their bibs to other runners, wearing someone else's bib, or recreating a look-a-like. This is considered "Banditing" and it will get you banned to all future SEOTR events.
Distance Switch Policy:
Participants may switch distances 1 week or more prior to the race date. You are able to switch distances by editing your entry on your UltraSignup "Registration History. Notes on distance switches:
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If you move down in distance you will not receive a refund for the price difference.
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If you move up in distance you will be prompted on UltraSignup to pay the price difference.
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You may also switch distances during the in-person packet pickups at the event. Please notify the check-in staff that you would like to do this so we can adjust your entry and bib number.
Cancellation Policy: The Run Baileys Trail Race will take place rain or shine unless conditions become unsafe, permit holder revoke our permit, or there is any other unforeseeable event that warrants unsafe conditions. The Race Director will have the authority to make changes in order to best meet the group’s interests and the safety of participants, volunteers and spectators in case of extreme weather or other unforeseeable events. The Race Director will determine if and when the event shall be postponed, resumed, or canceled. The "Refund/Rollover Policy" listed above is implemented in the case of a cancellation.
Race Rules and Policies
Rules that May Get you Banned from future SEOTR Races:
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Runners must be officially registered for the race to start and complete the marked course. NO BANDITS
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Runners must not sell their bib or wear someone else's bib.
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Runners must not alter or remove course markings in any way.
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Runners are expected to use good sportsmanship with all other runners, race volunteers, as well as the general public who may be using the trails, and must not use aggression, verbal or physical, at any time.
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Purposefully cutting, or not running the full course in any manner is strictly prohibited.
More Rules
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A waiver must be signed/initialed before registering during the online registration process.
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DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED. Do not bring your dogs to run with during the race. This is not within our permit or insurance policy.
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Runners must complete the entire run on foot and under their own power.
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Runners must follow the entire marked course. If the runner gets off course they must go back to the last point along the course by foot and resume the correct route.
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Runners may not cut switchbacks.
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DO NOT LITTER. This isn't a road race. When you eat a gel, or have a cup of water at an aid station, plan to use the trash can at aid stations, or stash your trash in your pocket or pack. If you see trash along the trail please stop and pick it up. We want to leave the trail as good as we found it!
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Be Kind to other participants and volunteers. This goes without saying, but as a trail running community, we take pride in treating our fellow runners like close friends! Be courteous and helpful to everyone!
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Crew/Pacing Rules
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Pacers Are Not Allowed at the Run Baileys Trail Race.
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Please do not have any friend or family without a bib run with you. While this is a public park and open to the public it is forbidden to have a “pacer” during the event. If we find someone running with you without a bib you will be DQ’d.
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Runners may have crew at select aid station (please see aid station chart in the course section), in races where applicable.
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Crews may not administer aid outside of "crew accessible" aid stations and runners may not store supplies or food of any kind along the course except at designated drop bag locations.
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Aid station food and supply is for runners only, and crew may not use the aid stations for themselves.
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Runners are responsible for their crews behavior and understand crew must follow the race rules as well, and obey all aid station rules.
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Trekking poles Are Allowed
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Please wear your bib visible and on the front of your body.
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You MUST enter every aid station. We record bibs at every station to track runners.
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If you drop out (DNF) of the race at any point you must either inform the aid station captain or make your way back to the finish area and inform our timing officials.
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If you start a race in one distance and decide to finish a different distance course, YOU MUST ALERT THE HEAD TIMER of your distance switch. We will list you in the results for the distance you switched to, as long as you completed the full course, but you'll be ineligible to qualify for category awards, in races where applicable
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Cut-off's are strictly enforced. Come into the race knowing the cut-off times and be a good sport if you are told to stop because of a missed cut-off. If a runner crosses the finish line after a race cut-off you will not be listed as an official finisher. Runners must check in and out of each aid station.
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You may wear headphones but please either keep one earbud out or keep the volume low enough to hear others. Do not listen to music audible on speakers to where others can hear. Many runners want to enjoy the quietness of the forest.



















