Flusslauf
Flusslauf is a running and rucking race on September 4, 2026 in Walton Hills, OH, with entry fees from $30 to $40.
- Date
- September 4, 2026 (43 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$40
- Sports
- RunningRucking
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)
- 5:00 PM - 7 Mile Start for casual hikers/walkers
- 5:30 PM - 7 Mile Start for Ruckers fast-pace hikers/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 runner hat
- Finisher medal
- Live music from our German Band!
- Bierglas as a memento of your Flusslauf experience (first 25 signups)
- 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!
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This year, entry is completely Pay-What-You-Can. Our goal is to make sure everyone can attend, regardless of their financial situation. No pressure, no judgment. For those who can swing it, a $5 contribution is greatly appreciated to help us cover permits, live music, and event costs. Kids & Under 21: Free!
Save the date, and let the adventure begin! #Flusslauf #RunTheLand #RuckTheLand
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
77°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland Burke Ap, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Walton Hills, OH
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 14 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.
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Flusslauf
Sep 4, 2026