Conquer the Castle

Race Overview

Knights, ruckers, and trail champions — prepare to take to the trails once again for the 2026 Conquer the Castle Trail Race at North Chagrin Reservation in Cleveland, Ohio!

Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for a day of epic trail racing through the stunning fall colors of the Cleveland Metroparks. Whether you’re running, hiking, or rucking, there’s a challenge for every adventurer.

Choose from multiple distances, from the 5K, 10 Mile, and 20 Mile, to the endurance-testing 50K and 100K ultramarathons, plus ruck options for those ready to test their strength and stamina.

Experience one of Ohio’s premier fall trail races, where every climb, creek crossing, and castle challenge brings you closer to conquering the course — and earning your place among the legends.

Registration Includes

• Race Shirt: Custom unisex race shirt included for all participants or upgrade to a hoodie!
• Finisher Medal: Custom Finisher Medal
• Race Bib: Race Bib
• Chip Timing: Chip Timed Run
• Support: Stocked aid stations
• Post-Race Snacks: Post-race snacks
• Awards: Top 3 Female & Male finishers for various distances. 100K Finishers will receive a belt buckle
• Knighted: Be Knighted for certain races

Schedule

Friday, November 6th

• 4-6:30 PM: Early Packet pick-up | 2nd Sole, 18636 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107

Saturday, November 7th | Forest Picnic Area, North Chagrin Reservation

• 4:00 AM: Early send off for 100k and 50k runners*
• 4:00 AM: Packet pick up (Will be open throughout the day)
• 5:00 AM: 100k starts
• 6:00 AM: 50k starts
• 7:00 AM: 20 Mile & 20 Mile Ruck starts
• 8:00 AM: 10 Mile & 10 Mile Ruck starts
• 9:00 AM: 5k starts
• 1:00 PM: 20 Mile afternoon start
• 3:00 PM: 10 Mile afternoon start
• 6:00 PM: Must start last loop for 100k
• 9:00 PM: Race closes/timing crew packs up.

*Starting in the 4:00 AM Early Send Off voids you from Age Group and Overall Awards, but not the race or listing in results. Awards for Age Groups and Overall will be handed out throughout the day.

Participants who start a loop (loops) after 3:00 PM must have a headlamp or another source of light to help guide them on the trail.

Important Race Locations

• Start/Finish: Forest Picnic Area
• Event Parking: AB Williams Memorial Woods & North Chagrin Nature Center
• 5 Mile Aid Station: Squire's Castle Shelter

Policies

Review the Refund Policy & Bib Transfer policies

Race Link

For more details, visit the Conquer the Castle Race Page.