Conquer the Castle
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Event overview
Conquer the Castle is a trail running event at North Chagrin Reservation (AB Williams Memorial Woods / Forest Picnic Area) in Mayfield, Ohio, on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The event includes multiple distances and ruck categories on marked trails in the Cleveland Metroparks. Registration includes a custom unisex race shirt (option to upgrade to a hoodie), a finisher medal, a race bib, and chip timing.
Distances
- 5K
- 10 Mile
- 10 Mile Ruck (includes patch)
- 20 Mile
- 20 Mile Ruck (includes patch)
- 50K
- 100K
Course and logistics
The course is a 16.7 km (10.35 mi) loop. Distances are run as repeated loops: 100K = 6 loops, 50K = 3 loops, 20 Mile = 2 loops, 10 Mile = 1 loop, and the 5K uses the first 5 km of the course. There is a 15-hour cutoff for the event. Aid stations are located at the Start/Finish and at Mile 5 and will offer water, electrolyte drink, pretzels, candy, PB&J, salt tabs, and other items; energy gels will be available but participants are advised to bring their own if preferred.
Awards and special features
Top three female and male finishers are awarded for several distances. 100K finishers receive a belt buckle. Certain distances may complete an optional hill climb behind Squire's Castle to earn a knighting token to carry to the finish for special swag. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
