UltraTrax Cleveland

You’re In. Welcome to UltraTrax Cleveland.

On September 18, 2027, you’ll take on a full day of movement, challenge, and time on the trails at The Holden Arboretum, outside of Cleveland.

The Holden Arboretum is a massive 3,600-acre outdoor museum, botanical garden, and research center located in Kirtland, Ohio.

-Size & Scope: It is one of the largest arboreta and public gardens in the United States, featuring over 3,600 acres of native forests, deep hemlock gorges, wetlands, ponds, and 200+ cultivated gardens.
-Origin: Founded through the trust of mining executive Albert Fairchild Holden as a memorial to his wife and daughter, the arboretum broke ground and developed through the mid-20th century. 
-Holden Forests & Gardens: In 2014, the Holden Arboretum combined forces with the Cleveland Botanical Garden to operate together under the unified organization known as Holden Forests & Gardens. 

Whether you’re here to walk 7 miles or push all the way to 28, the challenge is yours to define.

10 hours. One 7-mile loop. Four distances. How far will you go?

Complete your goal within the 10-hour event window. Want another layer of challenge? Take it on with a 10, 20, or 35 lb. ruck or weighted vest.

The course will be clearly marked from start to finish, with well-stocked aid stations positioned along the route to keep you fueled and moving.

Trek Day
Saturday, September 18, 2027
Holden Arboretum 
Kirtland, Ohio

The start line is open between 7am–10am and is divided into corrals based on distance. 28 milers get started at 7am, 21 milers at 7:45am, 14 milers at 8:30am, and 7 milers at 9:15am.

UltraTrax is not a race, but it is a timed endurance event. You’ll have up to 10 hours to complete your chosen distance.

Move at your pace. Take breaks when you need them. Then keep going.

Bib Pickup

Your bib may be mailed to you in advance or picked up on event morning.

Participants registering after August 15, 2027 must pick up their bib in person. A friend or relative may also pick up your bib for you.

Taking on the Ruck Challenge?

If you registered for a weighted division, you’ll need to bring your own ruck, backpack, or weighted vest.

Your pack will be weighed before you begin. Everything in the pack counts toward your required weight except perishable food and drinks.

What’s Waiting at the Finish

Finishers will receive:

• A custom UltraTrax finisher medal (Grey Wolf Medal for 28 and 21 milers, Trail Wolf Medal for 14 and 7 milers)
• UltraTrax event T-shirt
• UltraTrax patch
• Additional swag for weighted divisions
  

After your trek, stick around and enjoy the fun atmosphere. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, with space to recover, refuel, and celebrate with other participants.

Friends and family are welcome to join.

What to Expect in Cleveland

A Hidden Escape Just Outside Cleveland
Less than 30 miles from downtown Cleveland, Holden Arboretum feels like another world. Spanning more than 3,500 acres, this remarkable landscape is home to towering forests, rolling hills, peaceful lakes, open meadows, and miles of winding trails. It's a rare opportunity to experience one of Northeast Ohio's most beautiful natural spaces on foot.

A Course Full of Natural Wonders
Expect mature beech and maple forests, shaded woodland paths, gentle climbs, and ever-changing scenery. From quiet ponds and sweeping meadows to lush valleys and towering trees, Holden delivers a landscape that feels both wild and beautifully preserved. Every turn brings something new to discover.

A Challenge You Choose
There is no single definition of success at UltraTrax. Walk your first 7 miles, chase 28, or add weight and see what you can carry.

Support Along the Way
Expect a well-marked course, stocked aid stations, event staff, and a community of people working toward their own goals alongside you.

Parking & Shuttles

A limited amount of VIP parking is available onsite at the Schuylkill Center.

Complimentary event shuttles will operate throughout the day between the start/finish area and the offsite parking lot at 161 Washington Street in Conshohocken, approximately 10–15 minutes away.

Participants may also be dropped off directly at the start area.

More detailed shuttle schedules, arrival instructions, parking information, course details, and event-day logistics will be sent as Trek Day gets closer.

Move With Purpose

UltraTrax is all about spending more time outside, moving farther than you thought you could, and helping protect the places that make those experiences possible.

For UltraTrax Philadelphia, a portion of event proceeds will support the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education and its work to protect and care for this incredible urban natural space.

You’re officially part of the pack! We’ll see you in Philadelphia.