Conquer the Castle
Conquer the Castle is a running, rucking, and ultra race on November 7, 2026 in Mayfield, OH, with entry fees from $35 to $110.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (107 days to go)
- Location
- Forest Picnic Area, Mayfield, OH
- Price
- $35–$110
- Sports
- RunningRuckingUltra
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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
54°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland Burke Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mayfield, OH
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Rucking
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
Ultramarathon
An ultramarathon is anything beyond the standard marathon — 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile, and timed events. Crossing the line is less about speed and more about not quitting.
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Conquer the Castle
Nov 7, 2026