Conquer the Castle Trail Race

Conquer the Castle features a beautiful course in North Chagrin Reservation, consisting of a bridle path and single track trails, with approx. 2 miles of asphalt per loop. You will experience plenty of rocks, roots, mud and, of course, our favorite – HILLS.

Jump back in time with us, test your physical and mental fortitude by ‘Being Knighted’, and earn some awesome swag. Let’s get running.

The route is a 16.7km (10.35 mi) loop. There is a 15 hour cutoff for this event (sub 15 minutes per mile)

100k – 6 loops
50k – 3 loops
20 Miler – 2 loops
10 Miler – 1 loop
5km – route will use first 5km of course

Aid Stations
Aid stations will be at the Start/Finish Line, Mile 3, Mile 8, and a temporary stop at Mile 5. They will include pretzels, water, electrolyte drink, candy, PB&J, salt tabs, and other items. We recommend you bring your own energy gel but we will have these as well.

Drop Bags
Drop bags will be collected the morning of and delivered to the Mile 5 Aid Station. Details on how to mark your bag will be emailed.

Be Knighted
All 100km, 50km, and 20 Miler runners will be knighted upon finishing!

Prizes and Awards
All events will have Overall and Age Group Awards in the form of being immortalized with their name and time on the ‘Castle Wall’ as well as a photo on the podium.

Registration includes:
– Long Sleeve, Soft-fit, Heather Blend Shirt
– Custom Finisher Medal & Bottle Opener
– Race Bib
– UltraSignUp Timed Run
– 6pm Cook Out with 1 meal ticket for a protein, drink, and side
– Post-race food and drink
– Age Group and Overall Awards
– Be Knighted for an optional perk