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Evenings
9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28
6:15 PM
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
3-5 Mile Trail Races
DESCRIPTION
Come join the fun in Cuyahoga Valley National Park! The Fall Running Series consists of weekly fun-themed trail races on Tuesday evenings in October. The series includes awesome swag and five high-energy events with a twist. Each event is held at a different location in the CVNP and is between 3 and 5 miles. To add to the excitement, the twist remains a secret until just before the start of the event. It’s a great time of the year to make new friends on the trails!
All levels of runners and walkers are welcome, and you don’t have to be the fastest to win. Bring a flashlight or headlamp if you anticipate walking or running at a more moderate pace. Events are held regardless of weather conditions.
We have been granted special permission to run/hike with our dogs for event #5 at Camp Butler.
2025 FALL RUNNING SERIES EVENTS
Tuesday 9/30, 6:15 PM (3-5 miles)
Pine Hollow, 5465 Quick Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264
Tuesday 10/7, 6:15 PM (3-5 miles)
Camp Manatoc, 1075 Truxell Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264*
Tuesday 10/14, 6:15 PM (3-5 miles)
Camp Butler, 800 W Streetsboro Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264*
Tuesday 10/21, 6:15 PM (3-5 miles)
Camp Butler, 800 W Streetsboro Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264*
Tuesday 10/28, 6:15 PM (3-5 miles)
Camp Butler, 800 W Streetsboro Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264
*Location changed due to government shutdown
DONATIONS
Donations benefit the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
SWAG
Series participants receive:
Soft Fleece Hoodie available in two colors – White or Pink
Feetures Socks
Nathan Strobe Light
Finisher Medal
2025 Fall Running Series Swag
Individual race participants will choose from a grab bag assortment of swag.
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
SERIES PARTICIPATION: Participating will automatically enter you in the series. Series points will be awarded based on your overall ranking and your age group ranking – by gender. The first four races in the series will be counted. The last race, the fifth one, will be timed but will not count in the series points.
OVERALL SCORING BY GENDER: Events will be scored using a base of 50 points for a 1st place win, 49 for a 2nd place win, 48 for 3rd place, etc. Your scores will be summed to determine your placement overall. Overall winners will not be eligible for age group awards (no double dipping). Top 3 overall will be recognized.
AGE GROUP SCORING BY GENDER: Age groups will be scored by gender using a base of 10 points for a 1st place win, 9 for a 2nd place win, 8 for 3rd place, etc. Your highest 4 scores will be summed to determine your age group placement. Top 3 in each age group will be recognized. Age of the participant is based on the participant’s age on the fourth race/last scored race of the series.
REGISTRATION
EARLY (through 8/30) – $130
REGULAR (8/31 – 9/19) – $145
LATE (9/20 –9/30) – $150
Registration for individual races – $30 (includes a grab bag assortment of swag)
RACE DAY DETAILS
Click to download this week’s PARTICIPANT GUIDE
SERIES STANDINGS
2019 Series Standings Female Male
2018 Series Standings Female Male
2017 Series Standings Female Male
2016 Series Standings Female Male
2015 Series Standings Female Male
2014 Series Standings Female Male
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9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28
6:15 PM
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
3-5 Mile Trail Races
DESCRIPTION
Come join the fun in Cuyahoga Valley National Park! The Fall Running Series consists of weekly fun-themed trail races on Tuesday evenings in October. The series includes awesome swag and five high-energy events with a twist. Each event is held at a different location in the CVNP and is between 3 and 5 miles. To add to the excitement, the twist remains a secret until just before the start of the event. It’s a great time of the year to make new friends on the trails!
All levels of runners and walkers are welcome, and you don’t have to be the fastest to win. Bring a flashlight or headlamp if you anticipate walking or running at a more moderate pace. Events are held regardless of weather conditions.
We have been granted special permission to run/hike with our dogs for event #5 at Camp Butler.
2025 FALL RUNNING SERIES EVENTS
Tuesday 9/30, 6:15 PM (3-5 miles)
Pine Hollow, 5465 Quick Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264
Tuesday 10/7, 6:15 PM (3-5 miles)
Camp Manatoc, 1075 Truxell Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264*
Tuesday 10/14, 6:15 PM (3-5 miles)
Camp Butler, 800 W Streetsboro Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264*
Tuesday 10/21, 6:15 PM (3-5 miles)
Camp Butler, 800 W Streetsboro Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264*
Tuesday 10/28, 6:15 PM (3-5 miles)
Camp Butler, 800 W Streetsboro Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264
*Location changed due to government shutdown
DONATIONS
Donations benefit the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
SWAG
Series participants receive:
Soft Fleece Hoodie available in two colors – White or Pink
Feetures Socks
Nathan Strobe Light
Finisher Medal
2025 Fall Running Series Swag
Individual race participants will choose from a grab bag assortment of swag.
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
SERIES PARTICIPATION: Participating will automatically enter you in the series. Series points will be awarded based on your overall ranking and your age group ranking – by gender. The first four races in the series will be counted. The last race, the fifth one, will be timed but will not count in the series points.
OVERALL SCORING BY GENDER: Events will be scored using a base of 50 points for a 1st place win, 49 for a 2nd place win, 48 for 3rd place, etc. Your scores will be summed to determine your placement overall. Overall winners will not be eligible for age group awards (no double dipping). Top 3 overall will be recognized.
AGE GROUP SCORING BY GENDER: Age groups will be scored by gender using a base of 10 points for a 1st place win, 9 for a 2nd place win, 8 for 3rd place, etc. Your highest 4 scores will be summed to determine your age group placement. Top 3 in each age group will be recognized. Age of the participant is based on the participant’s age on the fourth race/last scored race of the series.
REGISTRATION
EARLY (through 8/30) – $130
REGULAR (8/31 – 9/19) – $145
LATE (9/20 –9/30) – $150
Registration for individual races – $30 (includes a grab bag assortment of swag)
RACE DAY DETAILS
Click to download this week’s PARTICIPANT GUIDE
SERIES STANDINGS
2019 Series Standings Female Male
2018 Series Standings Female Male
2017 Series Standings Female Male
2016 Series Standings Female Male
2015 Series Standings Female Male
2014 Series Standings Female Male
presented by:
sponsored by:
Feetures Performance Socks
NovaCare Rehabilitation logo 2025
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Date & Time
September 30, 2026
6:15pm
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
10/07/2026, 10/14/2026, 10/21/2026, 10/28/2026
Location
Oak Hill Trail Head
3901 Oak Hill Rd
Pen, OH 44264
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