Flusslauf
- Date
- September 4, 2026
- Distance
- 7 Mile · 7 Mile Ruck · 1 Mile Run/Hike & more
From the Organizer
Live music, fantastic trails, biergarten, and a beautiful evening in the park!
🌟 Flusslauf Trail Run & Hike is here. Don your dirndl and let's hit the trails. 🏃♂️🌲
- Date: Friday, September 4, 2026 (see timeline below)
- Location: Hemlock Creek Picnic Area, Bedford Reservation, 1480 Button Road, Walton Hills, OH 44146.
🏞️ About Flusslauf:
Willkommen to Flusslauf! While the more appropriate name would be Flussüberquerung, we folks from the States might struggle there. The Flusslauf Experience is an exciting adventure at our 7-mile (or 11-kilometer) run, ruck, or hike through the trees and roots of Bedford Reservation. Take on the trails with your fellow runners, conquer the river crossing (yes, you WILL get wet twice), and finish with a well-deserved beverage in our Biergarten after the run.
How big is the river crossing?
About 20 inches and only up to your knees!
Course:
Check out the 7 Mile Route
Race Day Timeline | Friday, September 4th:
- 4:30 PM - Registration and Packet Pick Up Opens (Hemlock Creek Picnic Area)
- 5:30 PM - 7 Mile Ruck and Early 7 Mile Starters (hike and walkers)
- 6:00 PM - 7 Mile Run begins
- 6:30 PM - 1 Mile begins
- 6:30 PM - Biergarten opens
- Celebration and awards to follow
- 10:00 PM - Event closes
Participant Perks:
- Custom swag
- Finisher medal
- Live music from our German Band!
- Bierglas as a memento of your Flusslauf experience.
- Chip Timed Race
- Overall and Age Group Awards with some added prize categories
- Post-race brat (meat & veggie options)
- Post-race refreshments
Fest Entry ticket:
- Live music from our German Band!
- 1 Bier Ticket & Bierglas
Supporting a Good Cause:
A portion of the proceeds from Flusslauf will benefit Bike Cleveland, an organization dedicated to promoting the joy of moving with your own legs. By participating, you're not just challenging yourself but also contributing to a shared love for a healthier and more sustainable community.
Come challenge yourself, connect with nature, and support a meaningful cause. Lace up your running shoes, gather your friends, and join us for an unforgettable day at Flusslauf!
Save the date, and let the adventure begin! #Flusslauf #RunTheLand #RuckTheLand #BikeCleveland
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- What is the Flusslauf?
- Flusslauf is a running race held in Walton Hills, Ohio on September 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Flusslauf?
- Friday, September 4, 2026 in Walton Hills, Ohio at 14800 Button Road, Walton Hills, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
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Flusslauf
Sep 4, 2026