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Rails to Trails

Date:
Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:
7250 Alexander Rd.
Lake County, Ohio
44077
United States
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Links:
runsignup.com
Tags:
10 Miles 15 Miles 20 Miles Run Trail

Rails to Trails 10 • 15 • 20 Miler

Once upon a time, trains rumbled along these tracks, carrying passengers and freight through Geauga and Lake Counties. Today, runners get to retrace that historic route, trading steel wheels for running shoes on a point‑to‑point net-downhill adventure that celebrates the spirit of the railway and the beauty of Northeast Ohio. It is a great race for those training for a spring half-marathon or marathon.

The Race

Choose your distance: 20, 15, or 10 miles along the converted rail trail to paved bike path.

Registration includes: Chip timed race, finisher medal, race shirt, and pancakes!

All races finish at the Lake Metroparks Environmental Learning Center in Concord Township, where the post-race age group awards and pancakes await!

Runners park at the finish line and ride the bus or get dropped at their starting point.

Start Lines & Times

20 Miles – 7:30 AM at Headwaters Park / Rt 608 (Huntsburg, OH)

15 Miles – 8:00 AM at Chardon Troy Road Crossing (Waterstop #2)

10 Miles – 8:30 AM at the Chardon bike path near Key Bank (220 Center St)

Finish Line Celebration

Location: Lake Metroparks Environmental Learning Center / Jordan Creek Park (7250 Alexander Rd, Concord Twp., OH 44077)

Time Limit: 5 hours

Parking: Available at the finish line. (Note: Parking is available at start areas, but no return transportation is provided.)

Post‑Race Pancakes: Stack your plate high with pancakes inside the Environmental Learning Center — you’ve earned it!

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