Western Reserve Spring Running Series

Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 2026
6:45 PM
Brecksville Reservation
4-5 Mile Trail Races

DESCRIPTION
Explore the Best of Brecksville Reservation – a different 4-5 mile course each week – at the Spring Running Series on Wednesday evenings May 6th, 13th, and 20th! Offering a diverse and challenging terrain for runners and hikers at all levels, the series fits easily into many spring training plans – though the trails are so peaceful and scenic that you will forget that you are training! You will be scored weekly, with final results tallied for series awards after the final race. Stay for a cookout after the final race!

2026 SPRING RUNNING SERIES EVENTS
Wednesday, May 6th, 6:45 PM – Oak Grove Picnic Area (5 miles)
Wednesday, May 13th, 6:45 PM – Station Road Bridge (5 miles)
Wednesday, May 20th, 6:45 PM – Oak Grove Picnic Area (4.1 miles)
COURSE
As the sounds of spring peepers and songbirds fill the air, you’ll explore the best trails at Brecksville reservation. Be sure to watch for salamanders along the way. Covering 4-5 miles of trails each week, you will watch the progress of the trees and flowers in bloom as well as your own progress – as you challenge yourself to get faster with each race.

Click here to view the Spring Running Series 1 Course (449 ft gain / 5 miles)

Click here to view the Spring Running Series 2 Course (417 ft gain / 5 miles)

Click here to view the Spring Running Series 3 Course (417 ft gain / 4.1 miles)

DONATIONS
Donations benefit the Trails Division of Cleveland Metroparks.

SERIES SWAG
Series participants receive one of the following:

Lightweight tri-blend hoodie that’s perfect all year round and a finisher medal
Set of 4 Glass Tumblers featuring iconic images from local parks and a finisher medal
Hoodie and Tumblers also available as add-ons
2025 Spring Running Series Swag Options

SERIES AWARDS
Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Top 3 Male and Female in the following 5-year age groups:
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & Over
SERIES SCORING
You will earn points by your placement by gender. Overall scoring will be ranked with 1st place earning 50 points, 2nd place earns 49 points… (minimum of one point earned per race). Age group scoring will be ranked with 1st place earning 10 points, 2nd place earns 9 points… (minimum of one point earned per race).
REGISTRATION
EARLY (through 4/5)
Series – $100
REGULAR
Series (4/6 – 4/25) – $110
Race #1 (through 4/25) – $35
Race #2 (through 5/2) – $35
Race #3 (through 5/9) – $35
LATE
Series (4/26 – 5/6) – $120
Race #1 (4/26 – 5/6) – $40
Race #2 (5/3 – 5/13) – $40
Race #3 (5/10 – 5/20) – $40
RACE DAY DETAILS
START TIME: 6:45 PM
PACKET PICKUP: Race Day beginning at 5:30 PM
FLUID STATIONS: One located on course and one at the finish. Participants are encouraged to carry water. Additional treats will be provided at the finish line of each race. Cookout after race #3.
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sponsored by:
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