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