326 Miles.
48 Hours. One Team.
Run Across Ohio — Cincinnati to Cleveland June 29 – July 1, 2026
Four runners. One RV. The entire Ohio to Erie Trail. All of it to put money directly into the hands of cancer patients who need it.
THE
MISSION
Hell on Hogback exists for one reason: to put money directly into the hands of cancer patients facing financial devastation. No bureaucracy & no middlemen. Just runners showing up and donations that go straight to people who need them.
This year's goal: three $12,000 checks, hand-delivered to individuals facing cancer-related financial hardship.
Run Across Ohio is 326 miles of trail running across the state — Cincinnati to Cleveland — completed as a relay by four runners in under 48 hours. Every mile is a fundraiser. Every swap point is a chance for someone to donate.
WHY WE RUN
LIVE TRACKING
Watch us move across Ohio.
Live tracking goes live at 3:00 PM ET on June 29. Check back then or follow @peternelsonii on Instagram for real-time updates.
THE ROUTE
The Ohio to Erie Trail runs the full length of the state on a mix of rail trails, bike paths, and back roads. The team swaps every 4–6 miles with one runner active at all times.
Key checkpoints:
Mile 0 — Smale Riverfront Park, Cincinnati (Start, 3:00 PM Jun 29)
Mile 73 — Xenia, OH
Mile 126 — Downtown Columbus, OH
Mile 176 — Mount Vernon, OH
Mile 217 — Downtown Massillon, OH
Mile 255 — Sugarcreek, OH
Mile 284 — Akron, OH
Mile 326 — Edgewater Beach, Cleveland (Finish, ~3:00 PM Jul 1)
THE Team
Four runners. ~82 miles each.
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