Name: Conquer the Castle
Start: 2026-11-07
End: 2026-11-07
Location: Mayfield, Ohio

About the Event

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 | AB Williams Memorial Woods, 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.

Review the Refund Policy & and Bib Transfer policies

Races Offered

100K Pacer (Waiver Only)

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 100K Pacer (Waiver Only)

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Type — Road running

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05:00

100k

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 100K

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05:00

50k

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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20 Mile (Morning)

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 20.6 Miles

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07:00

20 Mile Ruck (Morning) - Includes Patch

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 20.69 Miles

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Type — Road running

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07:00

10 Mile (Morning)

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 10.3 Miles

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Type — Road running

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08:00

10 Mile Ruck (Morning) - Includes Patch

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 10.3 Miles

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Type — Road running

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08:00

5k (Morning)

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Road running

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09:00

20 Mile (Afternoon)

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 20.6 Miles

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13:00

10 Mile (Afternoon)

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 10.3 Miles

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15:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Mayfield.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 3.3° / 10.7°

wb_sunny -1.3° / 6.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.8 /

water_drop 71.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 3.3° / 10.7°

wb_sunny -1.3° / 6.6°

air 14.8 km/h

water_drop 71.9%

About Mayfield

Mayfield is a village in eastern Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. A suburb of Cleveland, it is part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. The population was 3,356 at the 2020 census.