Gatewood Trails 10K
June 27, 2026 - 9:00 AM
Gatewood Trail System, 10 Bevo Francis Way, Gallipolis, OH 45631 - Rio Grande, OH
Course
Terrain: 100% Trail
Prepare for a challenging but rewarding run through the beautiful Gatewood Trails system. This route is built for true trail runners, featuring the classic, rugged Appalachian foothills terrain that makes the area famous.
Runners will navigate a dynamic course characterized by:
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Rolling Hills: Expect a steady challenge with frequent, yet manageable, ups and downs that will test your legs and endurance.
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Winding Single-Track: The path is primarily packed dirt and single-track, which will require attentive footing.
The course will be clearly marked with high-visibility flagging and tape.
Distance: 10 Kilometers (6.2 Miles)
Strava Route and GPX File:
"Coming Soon"
Aid Station: There will be two aid stations on the 10K course. We are excited to share with you that Tailwind Nutrition will be the official sponsor for fueling on and off the trail! There will be Tailwind Endurance fuel available at the aid station and finish line for you!
Entry Fees
10K Registration Fees:
Pre-Registration: $45.00
Day-of-Race: $50.00
Register by 8:00 PM on Monday, June 22th, to be guaranteed a shirt in your requested size.
Age Groups
Age Group Awards:
Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Awards
Awards:
Top 3 Overall Male/Female
Charity Information
The Gatewood Trails 10K is more than just a challenging race; it's a vital fundraiser dedicated to supporting the Gallia Academy Track & Field team and the future student-athletes in our community. Every stride you take on the Gatewood Trails helps us cross our finish line: raising funds for essential team needs.
By tackling the hills of the Gatewood Trails 10K, you are investing directly in the dedication, discipline, and dreams of young local athletes. Thank you for helping us give our team the resources they need to succeed this season!
A portion of the race proceeds will also be directly put back into supporting and maintaining the Gatewood Trails.
More Information
Address: Gatewood Trail System, 10 Bevo Francis Way, Gallipolis, OH 45631
Register by 8:00 PM on Monday, June 22th, to be guaranteed a shirt in your requested size.
Gatewood Trails 10K – Course Directions
- Start at the trailhead, head straight.
- Veer RIGHT at the split of "Gatewood Trail" / "Seating Bench."
- At the top of the hill, turn RIGHT onto "Boundary – Turkey Feather."
- At the next intersection, turn LEFT uphill onto "Jewel Ridge."
- Continue straight on Jewel Ridge all the way to a sharp LEFT onto "Red Storm."
- Follow all of Red Storm, then turn LEFT uphill, which leads back to Jewel Ridge.
- Follow Jewel Ridge all the way back to "Boundary – Turkey Feather," which continues as "Boundary – Rolling Rock" (same trail, name change).
- At the next intersection, turn LEFT following the sign "To Gatewood."
- Continue on "Gatewood Trail" to the "Bell," turn RIGHT onto "Buddha."
- After the Buddha statue, turn RIGHT at the trail split.
- Follow to "The Hub."
- Go STRAIGHT onto "Sugar Ridge."
- At the split, turn RIGHT heading downhill.
- Take a sharp RIGHT onto a short unnamed connector leading to "Black Snake."
- Continue onto "Boundary – Spooky."
- Follow "Boundary" to the Full Aid Station.
- Turn LEFT uphill onto "Rickabaugh Hill."
- Take a sharp RIGHT onto "Boundary – Farmview."
- Follow to the Finish Line.
Course Map on STRAVA and GPX File Available
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