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Best of the West 2026

19.09.2026Ravenna (United States)
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241791 m D+ ft D+

21.1 km13.1 miBest of the West Half Marathon

At a glance

Best of the West 2026 took place on Saturday 19 September 2026 in Ravenna (Ohio, United States). Three distances to choose from: 10, 21.1 and 42.2 km.

Longest course: Best of the West Marathon, 42.2 km with 241 m D+ (6 m per km: runnable terrain). Terrain: 76% trail and 22% road. Terrain data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

The 2027 edition takes place on Saturday 18 September 2027. On Kliva, plan your pacing and nutrition for free, then send the plan to your watch.

A trail running event at West Branch State Park featuring a marathon, half marathon, and 10k on the Buckeye Trail.
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3 courses

  1. 10km6.2mi

    60 m D-197 ft D-

    Best of the West 10k

    19.09.

    No index
    GPX

  2. 21.1km13.1mi

    241 m D+791 ft D+

    117 m D-384 ft D-

    avg 1%

    Best of the West Half Marathon

    19.09.

    No index
    GPX

  3. 42.2km26.2mi

    241 m D+791 ft D+

    239 m D-784 ft D-

    avg 1%

    Best of the West Marathon

    19.09.

    No index
    GPX

Course analysis

42.2 km26.2 mi241 m D+791 ft D+

45effort kmⓘ42.2 km on the map · feels like 45 km26.2 mi on the map · feels like 45 km
D+
241 m791 ft
D−
239 m784 ft
Max alt.
321 m1’053 ft

Segments

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Elevation profile: Best of the West Marathon

301 m – 321 m988 ft – 1’053 ft

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