Conquer the Castle

🏰 Race Overview

Knights and trail champions, we take to the trails again on Saturday, November 1, 2025, for our next edition of Conquer the Castle. New for 2025 we have added a 20 Mile Ruck option (in the morning) and an afternoon 20 Mile run.

🎁 Race Perks

Registration Includes:

• Custom race shirt: included for all participants or upgrade to a sweatshirt!
• Custom Finisher Medal: every participant will receive one.
• Race Bib: each runner will be given a bib for their race number.
• Chip Timed Run: your race time will be accurately recorded.
• Stocked aid stations: hydration and nutrition will be available throughout the course.
• Post-race snacks: enjoy some refreshments after your event.
• Awards: Top 3 Female & Male finishers for several distances, including 100K, 50K, 20 Mile (morning & afternoon), 20 Mile Ruck, 10 Mile, 10 Mile Ruck, & 5K. 100K Finishers will receive a belt buckle.
• Be Knighted: this is for the 100K, 50K, 20 Mile (morning & afternoon), 20 Mile Ruck, 10 Mile, & 10 Mile Ruck.

📅 Schedule

Friday, October 31, 2025:

• 4-5:30 PM: early packet pick-up at 2nd Sole Lakewood (18636 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107)
  • Due to the Halloween holiday, 2nd Sole will be closing at 6:00 PM.

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | AB Williams Memorial Woods, North Chagrin Reservation:

• 4:00 AM: Early send off for 100k and 50k runners*
• 4:00 AM: Packet pick up (Will be open throughout day)
• 5:00 AM: 100k starts
• 6:00 AM: 50k starts
• 7:00 AM: 20 Miler & 20 Mile Ruck starts
• 8:00 AM: 10 Miler & 10 Mile Ruck starts
• 9:00 AM: 5k starts
• 1:00 PM: 20 Mile afternoon start*
• 3:00 PM: Hike for your Heart 10 Mile Hike Starts benefitting American Heart Association
• 6:00 PM: must start last loop for 100k
• 9:00 PM: race closes/timing crew packs up.

*Starting in the 4 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.
*New afternoon racing option for 2025.

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.

⚔️ Don't Miss Out!

In 2024, the race sold out! Don't be left out of 'conquering the castle' in 2025!

📜 Policies

Review the Refund Policy & and Bib Transfer policies.