Little Oregon Trail Run

Race Info

The Little Oregon Trail Run is on Saturday March 21, 2026. It includes the following events: 12K Trail Race, 5K Trail Race, 12K Ruck, 5k Ruck, and Kid's Fun Run (.25 to .5mi).

Events

12K Trail Race
Price: $40
Time: 9:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT
Price increases after November 28, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

5K Trail Race
Price: $40
Time: 9:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT
Price increases after November 28, 2025 at 11:59pm EST

12K Ruck
Price: $45
Time: 9:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT
Registration Opens November 29, 2025 at 12:00am EST

5k Ruck
Price: $45
Time: 9:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT
Registration Opens December 9, 2025 at 10:40pm EST

Kid's Fun Run (.25 to .5mi)
Price: $0
Time: 9:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT
Registration ends March 20, 2026 at 10:59am EDT

Location

Cottonwood Picnic Area (just south of South Mastick), Cleveland Metroparks

Description

Don't waste the energy going 2,252 miles to Oregon when you can get a taste of it right in Cleveland. This 12km (7.5 mile) race is dubbed 'Little Oregon' for the single track section that features rows of pine trees we naively but endearingly compare to the Northwest. Join us for the full race or sign up for the 5k option. The Starting Line is just south of South Mastick Picnic Area. Parking is available at South Mastick Picnic Area and a short walk to the starting line.

About The Race and Timeline

Race day is Saturday, March 22nd! Sign up before the price jumps!

• 7:30 AM - Packet Pick Up
• 9:00 AM - 12k Start
• 9:00 AM - 5k Start
• 11:00 AM - Kid's Fun Run

Awards

Top 3 Male/Female/Ruck (12K & 5K) custom-made wooden awards
Edible cookies for Age Group awards (10 year age groups)

Packet Pick Up

Friday, 3/21/2025 from 3:30pm until 6:30pm @ Second Sole in Lakewood, 18636 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
Saturday (race day) starting at 7:30am at South Mastick Picnic Area, Cleveland Metroparks

Swag

All participants will receive a hooded sweatshirt! You must register in time to secure a hoodie in time. Otherwise you will be added to re-order.
Chip-timed trail race
Age group and overall prizes (top 3 m/f and top 2 for ten year age groups)
Chestnut Beaverton Sticker!
Kid's Fun Runners will receive a sticker and a cookie.

Course Map & Support

The Cleveland Metroparks started the Valley Parkway Bridge Rehabilitation project in March 2025. This bridge, just south of the Rocky River Nature Center, impacts the traditional course for this race. Updated maps are on the website's Course Maps page.