Conquer the Castle

🏰 Event 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: a medal for all finishers
• Race Bib: custom bib for the event
• Chip Timed Run: accurate timing for all participants
• Stocked aid stations: support available during the race
• Post-race snacks: refreshments provided after the event
• Awards: Top 3 Female & Male finishers for multiple categories including 100K, 50K, 20 Mile (morning & afternoon), and more. 100K Finishers will receive a belt buckle.
• Be Knighted: an opportunity for top finishers of various categories

🗓️ Schedule

Friday, October 31, 2025

• 4-5:30 PM: early packet pick-up at 2nd Sole Lakewood (18636 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107)
  • Note: 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: 10 Mile Run or Hike
• 6:00 PM: must start last loop for 100k
• 9:00 PM: race closes/timing crew packs up.

*Starting in the 4am 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.

🛡️ Important Information

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

📍 Race Details

For more information visit the official race page.