From ‘The Inspiration Edition’ — Running the race(s) in Southeast Ohio Michael Owen is pictured at one of the SEOTR races which he organizes. Stuart Siegfried | Courtesy photo Stuart Siegfried | Courtesy photo Racers gather in canopies and tents at one of the race sites. Trail running has taken off in Southeast Ohio. Stuart Siegfried | Courtesy photo Stuart Siegfried | Courtesy photo Matt Fratczak | Courtesy photo POMEROY, Ohio — Meigs County native Michael Owen has been running for more than half his life, now taking part in trail races across the nation, as well as organizing races which bring hundreds to Southeast Ohio each year.