TuscParks Trail Run-Walk is Oct. 15

TuscParks is partnering with Canal Tavern of Zoar to host the 5K Trail Run-Walk on Oct. 15. This electronically chip timed race will start at 1 p.m. and will take place along the towpath from Fort Laurens Museum to the Canal Lands Park trailhead.

All proceeds will benefit the general upkeep of the present towpath trail and its surrounding features in Tuscarawas County. Last year proceeds from the race were put to use to purchase a sickle bar attachment and material to build picnic tables.

Early bird registration for adults or children age 12 and under is $30 and is open until Sept. 15. Those registered early will be guaranteed a T-shirt on race day.

Registrations will still be taken after Sept. 15 to race day, but the fee will be $35 and participants are not guarantee a shirt. Registrations can be made online by visiting www.runsignup.com and searching for TuscParks under the upcoming races. Mail-in registrations also are accepted.

Checks should be payable to Tuscarawas County and mailed to the attention of the park department at 125 E. High Ave., New Philadelphia, OH 44663. All entry fees are nonrefundable.

Race-day registration will be open under the registration tent between the Canal Lands Park trailhead and the Canal Tavern of Zoar from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

A free shuttle will transport runners at 12:15 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to the starting line at Fort Laurens before the race. Race time is 1 p.m.

Awards and the door prizes will take place after the race at the Canal Tavern of Zoar. Participants also will be treated to an Oktoberfest-style party with free brats, beer and music on the patio.

Parking and registration for this event will be at the Canal Lands Park trailhead at 8645 Dover-Zoar Road NE, Dover.

Call the TuscParks office at 330-365-3278 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or visit the TuscParks Facebook page.