Conquer the Castle
About this race
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
Pick your distance
Running
5k (Morning)
10 Mile (Morning)
10 Mile Ruck (Morning) - Includes Patch
10 Mile (Afternoon)
20 Mile (Morning)
20 Mile Ruck (Morning) - Includes Patch
20 Mile (Afternoon)
100K Pacer (Waiver Only)
A pacer is only allowed for the 100K. The pacer is only allowed to completed 1 or 2 loops with the 100K participant.
Trail running
50k
100k
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Mayfield, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:05 AM and sets at 5:13 PM local time (EST) in Mayfield on November 7, 2026 — 10h 08m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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Results — Conquer the Castle
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Mayfield event
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