Chippewa Creek Challenge
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Event overview
The Chippewa Creek Challenge is a trail half marathon held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Brecksville, Ohio. The race starts at the Oak Grove Picnic Area in Brecksville Reservation on Valley Parkway (1.5 miles east of Brecksville Rd/ US 21). GPS coordinates for Oak Grove are 41.30853, -81.60176. The listed entry price for the half marathon is $70. The event is part of the Dirty Trail Series.
Course, awards and extras
The course uses hiking and bridle trails and features a mix of terrains and elevations, including steep inclines and twisting turns. The race logo highlights local salamanders: Spotted, Redback, and Jefferson Salamanders. Donations collected at the event benefit the Trails Division of Cleveland Metroparks.
Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers and to the top three male and female finishers in 5-year age groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & Over.
Swag options include a finisher medal plus a triblend tee. A Dirty VIP membership is available for the Dirty Trail Series and lists benefits such as 20% off series races, shoe discounts at a listed retailer, multiple swag options, a no-swag discount option, and an invitation to a series awards party. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
