Conquer the Castle

Conquer the Castle

Knights and trail champions, we take to the trails again on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for our next edition of Conquer the Castle.

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 day)
  • 5:00 AM | 100k starts
  • 6:00 AM | 50k starts
  • 7:00 AM | 20 Miler & 20 Mile Ruck starts
  • 8:00 AM | 10 Miler & 10 Mile Ruck starts
  • 9:00 AM | 5k starts
  • 1:00 PM | 20 Mile afternoon start***
  • 3:00 PM | 10 MIle Run or Hike
  • 6:00 PM | must start last loop for 100k
  • 9:00 PM | race closes/timing crew packs up.

*Starting in the 4am 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. ***New afternoon racing option for 2025 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