A Day in the Park 2026

A Day in The Park is a looped ultrarunning event at Miller Ecological Park in Lebanon, Ohio. It centers on a 24-hour timed race that includes a 100-mile option. Runners complete a flat 1-mile crushed-gravel loop on a USATF-certified course. The setup is straightforward: maintain forward motion, pass the same start/finish area each mile, and determine your total distance. The format suits runners aiming for a controlled 100 miles, as finishing the distance is possible even if they stop before 24 hours. The start/finish area also functions as the main aid station. It offers standard ultrarunning food alongside a rotating menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner items, such as fresh fruit smoothies, pancakes, avocado wraps, and popsicles. Tents can be set up along the course, aiding crews and runners in settling in for an extended period. The event, produced with the city of Lebanon, is in its second year.