Conquer the Castle

Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 5:00 AM EST

Location: Forest Picnic Area, Mayfield, OH 44143
Type: Run

At a glance

Embrace the challenge of Cleveland's fall trails, conquer the course, and earn your knighthood at this uniquely themed event.

Fun
Scenic
Competitive
Quirky

Prepare for an epic trail adventure at the Conquer the Castle Trail Race in Cleveland, Ohio. Held amidst the stunning fall colors of North Chagrin Reservation, this event offers a challenge for every adventurer, from 5K to 100K ultramarathons, including ruck options. Conquer climbs and creek crossings to earn your place among legends, with a unique "Be Knighted" ceremony for many finishers. It's a premier fall trail experience for runners, hikers, and ruckers.

From the organizer

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

Custom unisex race shirt included for all participants or upgrade to a hoodie! Custom Finisher Medal Race Bib Chip Timed Run Stocked aid stations 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 Be Knighted (this is for the 100K, 50K, 20 Mile (morning & afternoon), 20 Mile Ruck, 10 Mile, & 10 Mile Ruck) 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 Review the Refund Policy & and Bib Transfer policies