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ROAD RACES & MARATHONS

Address & Phone

Recreation Department
at Wick Recreation Area

1861 McCollum Rd.
Youngstown, OH 44509

330.740.7114

Hours

Wick Recreation Area
8 am – Sunset

Wick Recreation Center Office Hours
Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm

Recreation Office Closed on these Observed Holidays: Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s Day

Mill Creek MetroParks is the ideal location for your next road race or marathon. With a variety of race route options offering different levels of difficulty, runners are guaranteed an unforgettable experience as they journey through our beautiful park.

You can reserve a dedicated closed road course, Hike & Bike Trail, Bikeway, and/or primitive trail layouts throughout the MetroParks. The park features multiple accessible spectator viewing areas, parking spots, restrooms, and comfort stations along the course. Additionally, you can raise funds by charging a participation or registration fee (subject to prior approval from the Mill Creek MetroParks Board). For reservations or more information, please contact the Recreation Department.

Runners participating in a marathon through Mill Creek MetroParks

RACE FEES

Dedicated Race Fee: $1,500 per day
Race Deposit: $250

Notes:
1. Race deposit is applied to final Race Fee and refundable if Race is cancelled prior to 30 days before scheduled date.
2. Race deposit balance is due the day of the race, prior to the start of the race.

Fee Per Participant (0-100 participants): $2.50
Fee Per Participant (101-200 participants): $2.25
Fee Per Participant (201-300 participants): $2.00
Fee Per Participant (301-400 participants): $1.75
Fee Per Participant (401-500 participants): $1.50
Fee Per Participant (500+ participants): $1.25

Notes:
1. Participant Fees are due within 15 days after the date of the race. A 10% late fee will be added to all balances received after the 15th day.

Port a pot Rental: $150 per unit, per day
Food Vendor: $75 per day

Notes:
1. One (1) Port-A-Pot is required for every 50 participants over the 100 participant level if the Race Course does not include access to existing facilities as determined by the MetroParks.