15th Annual Fuzzy Fandango
UPDATED AUGUST 26, 2024
The Fuzzy Fandango will take place on November 9, 2024.
The 15th Annual Fuzzy Fandango is a trail-running extravaganza scheduled for Saturday, November 9th, 2024. The event will encourage runners, walkers, and sloggers of all abilities to enjoy the astounding Mohican Region by exploring a great network of trails. In true Fuzzy fashion, we have designed a new route for your running pleasure. Imagine this, the new route includes, well . . . some great hills! Really . . . aren't hills great!!!
Due to space and parking considerations, all race distances will be limited to less than 150 runners.
About the Fuzzy:
The Fuzzy Fandango Supports Nuhop, a residential summer camp for kiddos with special needs as well as outdoor education programming for school districts.
The race, start and finish, is on Camp Nuhop’s Pine Campus. To enhance The Fuzzy experience we will have a local beer for all finishers supplied by The Phoenix Brewing Company from Mansfield, Ohio.
For those wishing to make a weekend out of the experience, we will have a block of rooms at Mohican Resort and Conference Center listed under the Fuzzy Fandango. The start line of The Fuzzy is within easy walking distance of Mohican Resort.
Please call: 800-282-7275 and ask for the Fuzzy Fandango Race block at Mohican to make a reservation.
This will be an adventure away from ordinary running for some and just another day in the park for others but a great time for everyone!
Sign up for one of our many distances: Fun Run, 5 k, 9 m, 25k & 50k courses.
Schedule of Events:
Packet Pickup: Early packet Pickup will take place on Friday, November 8th from 3:00p-7:00p at Fleet Feet - Wooster (148 W. Liberty St., Wooster, OH)
ALL race packets can also be picked up at Camp Nuhop on race morning. Due to our touchless packet pickup plan, the schedule will be as follows:
- 50k packets - Pickup between 6:30 am-7:1 5am
- 25k packets - Pickup between 7:00 am - 7:45 am
- 9 mi packets - Pickup between 7:30 am - 8:15 am
- 5k packets - Pickup between 8:00 am - 8:45 am
- 1 mi packets - Pickup between 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Race Start times:
- 50K Race Start @ 7:30am
- 25K Race Start @ 8:00 am
- 9 M Race Start @ 8:30 am
- 5 K Race Start @ 9:00 am
- 1 M Fun Run @ 10:30 am
Parking:
Parking for the 50/ 25K distances will be outside the main gate in the field before Nuhop's main gate. Use directions for Nuhop above!
25K/ 9M and Fun Run parking will be at Mohican Resort and Conference Center. A short .25 mile walk to the main property!
Overflow parking will be at our beach property and will be a short .5 mile walk to the main property!
Included in Registration:
With the Fuzzy Fandango Registration participants will receive:
- Either a long-sleeved tech shirt or a Winter Hat (OR BOTH with upgraded registration)
- Chip Timing from Mid Ohio Race Management
- Post Race Food and Drink!
Prizes:
- We will have awards for overall finishers in each category. Top 3 Female/Male for 5k, 9 Mile, 25k, 50k. No awards for age divisions.
About the Course:
The course is comprised of a combination of trails ie. hiking trails, horse trails, mountain bike trails, and forest service roads. Part of the course will bring you onto private property. For the 50 K runners (Double Loop), we will have up to 1.5 miles of road per loop. We will provide maps of the course when they are official. Currently, the plan is to use private property and Mohican State Forest.
DNF’s
Please, please, please let us know if you are a DNF! We need your help so we are not looking all over the forest for you. If you DNF, please go to the Mid Ohio Race Management Team and tell them about the DNF (near race finish).
Become a Fuzzy Fanatic at the Fuzzy Fandango!
In honor of Camp Nuhop's 50th year in action, we are challenging our runners to join us on November 9th for the Fuzzy Fandango and become a part of something greater than just a race.
As a Fuzzy Fanatic, you're committing to raise $1,000 (Gold Level), $500 (Silver Level), or $250 (Bronze Level) to support Nuhop's mission of ensuring that all children are provided with a safe and supportive environment where they can thrive. Nuhop is for children of all abilities but especially for children with special needs where they are not defined by their disability, but by their abilities
and innate worth.
Participate in any of the event distances—50K, 25K, 9M, 5K, or the 1-mile run—and become a champion for children with special needs.
Why Become a Fuzzy Fanatic?
Impact: Your contribution supports Nuhop and its programs for children with special needs as well as middle level students that engage in its outdoor education programming , making a real difference in the lives of children.
Community: Join a community of runners who are committed to making a positive impact through their passion for running.
Recognition: Fuzzy Fanatics enjoy special recognition, amenities, and rewards that enhance their racing experience and celebrate their fundraising efforts.
Levels of Fuzzy Fanatic Benefits
Gold Level - $1,000 Contribution
• Exclusive Rewards: Receive a special 15th-anniversary commemorative Fuzzy Fandango Jacket.
• Apparel Gift: Sport a unique Fuzzy Fanatics BOCO hat at the race.
• Includes your Choice of Race Distances - 50k, 25k, 9 Mile, 5k - Including the race shirt AND hat.
• Personalized Recognition: Your name on a personalized sign at the race course.
• VIP Experience: Access to a VIP area before the race starts and preferred parking.
• CUSTOM Fuzzy Fanatic Race Bib to wear on race day
• Future Race Perk: A complimentary race registration for the 2025 Vertical Mile.
Silver Level - $500 Contribution
• Exclusive Rewards: Receive a special 15th-anniversary commemorative Fuzzy Fandango Vest.
• Apparel Gift: Sport a unique Fuzzy Fanatics BOCO hat at the race.
• Includes your Choice of Race Distances - 50k, 25k, 9 Mile, 5k - Including the race shirt AND hat.
• Personalized Recognition: Your name on a personalized sign at the race course.
• VIP Experience: Access to a VIP area before the race starts and preferred parking.
• CUSTOM Fuzzy Fanatic Race Bib to wear on race day
Bronze Level - $250 Contribution
• Apparel Gift: Sport a unique Fuzzy Fanatics BOCO hat at the race.
• Includes your Choice of Race Distances - 50k, 25k, 9 Mile, 5k - Including the race shirt AND hat.
• Personalized Recognition: Your name on a personalized sign at the race course.
• VIP Experience: Access to a VIP area before the race starts and preferred parking.
• CUSTOM Fuzzy Fanatic Race Bib to wear on race day
The Fuzzy Fanatic Experience
The Fuzzy Fanatic program isn't just about running; it's about supporting a cause that reaches beyond the trails. It's about stepping up as a community to support Nuhop's mission, helping to provide life-enhancing experiences to children with special needs as well as those who experience Nuhop as part of their school programs.. Each step you take not only brings you closer to the finish line but also contributes to a legacy of acceptance and support.
Embrace the challenge, celebrate your achievements, and become a hero in the hills. Join us as a Fuzzy Fanatic and transform lives through your passion for running and your commitment to making a difference. Let’s run, inspire, and change lives together at the Fuzzy Fandango!
Sign Up Today and Start Fundraising. We will coach you through the process and give you the tools to collect the donations you need to meet your goal, and you will have until November 24 (two weeks post-Fuzzy) to complete your mission. At the end of the fundraising window, your credit card on file will be charged for the balance between donations received on your behalf and the donation commitment.
Our goal is to raise over $50,000 through our fanatics program. To do this, we need you, you Fuzzy Fanatic!
• 25 people at the Gold Level
• 50 people at the Silver Level
• 25 people at the Bronze level
Fuzzy Fanatic Award Levels
