The race is still on, even with the cancellation of the Mantua Potato Festival!!
- 9 and 4 mile race and 1 mile fun run
- September 6, 2025 8:30 Fun Run and 9:00 4 mile/9 mile start
- Buchert Memorial Park – 4810 E High St, Mantua, OH 44255
Overview
Join us Saturday, September 6th for the 46th running of the Mantua Potato Stomp! Starting at Mantua’s Buchert Memorial Park, there are 9 mile, 4 mile, and 1 mile fun run options for the whole family. The course takes you through town until you jump onto the historic Headwaters Trail for an out-and-back loop. Enjoy scenic views, a crushed limestone surface, speckled shade, and other runners to keep your spirits high throughout the race!
Race Details
Race day schedule:
7:30 Registration and packet pickup
8:30 Fun run start
9:00 4 mile and 9 mile races start
Registration, start and finish are at Buchert Memorial Park (4810 E High Street, Mantua, OH). There is no Potato Festival scheduled this year, so limited parking is available in different areas around the Buchert Memorial Park, and across the street near the baseball fields.
Day of race registration and packet pick-up is east of the park at the Mantua Village Garage, across the river from the park.
More information found at Facebook page.
Pricing table
| Online registration | Race day registration | |
| 1 mile entry | $8 no shirt | $10 no shirt |
| $18 w/ shirt | $20 w/ shirt | |
| 4 mile entry | $17 no shirt | $20 no shirt |
| $27 w/ shirt | $30 w/ shirt | |
| 9 mile entry | $20 no shirt | $25 no shirt |
| $30 w/ shirt | $35 w/ shirt |
Awards
| 1 mile fun run | 4 mile race | 9 mile race |
| Ribbons for all runners and medals to top 2 boys and girls in each age group: -7 & under -8-10 years -11-14 years -15 & over | Awards to top 3 women and men in each age group: – Overall – 39 & under – 40-59 years – 60 & over | Cash prizes to the top 5 men and women and awards to women and men in each age group: -29 & under (2) -30-39 years (4) -40-49 years (4) -50-59 years (4) -60-69 years (2) -70 & over (2) |
Course map
The 4 and 9 mile races take place mainly on the Headwaters Trail as an out-and-back towards Garrettsville. There will be water stops at Vaughn Rd and Asbury Rd.
Photo gallery
Take a look at some of the memories we’ve captured from the past 45 years of stomping!
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!
Star Therapy • Oscar Brugmann Sand & Gravel • B&H Property Rentals LLC • Harper Well and Pump • Heinen’s • Couch Potatoes Lodge #54 Running Team • Monroe’s Orchard and Farm Market • Stamm Contracting Co. • Advanced Rehab and Health Specialists • Restoration 44 Coffee • Jake’s Eats • Crooked River Floral • Right Path Massage and Fitness LLC • Greater XC Cleveland • Camp Hi Canoe & Kayak
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