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.

Registration Includes

• Race Shirt: Custom unisex race shirt included for all participants or upgrade to a sweatshirt!
• Finisher Medal: Custom Finisher Medal
• Race Bib: Included in registration
• Timing: Chip Timed Run
• Support: Stocked aid stations
• Snacks: Post-race snacks
• Awards: Top 3 Female & Male finishers for 100K, 50K, 20 Mile (morning & afternoon), 20 Mile Ruck, 10 Mile, 10 Mile Ruck, & 5K. 100K Finishers will receive a belt buckle
• Knighted: Be Knighted (this is for the 100K, 50K, 20 Mile (morning & afternoon), 20 Mile Ruck, 10 Mile, & 10 Mile Ruck)

Schedule

Thursday, October 30th

• Packet Pick-Up: 4-6:30 PM | Early Packet pick-up | 2nd Sole, 18636 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107
  • Note: Moved the early PPU date to Thursday because Halloween is on Friday.

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 the 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

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 Note

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

Policies

Review the Refund Policy & Bib Transfer policies.

Race URL

For more information, visit the race page: Conquer the Castle.