WHAT’S NEW FOR 2025 – Western Reserve Racing

All 2025 medals will be wood – making a substantially smaller environmental impact than the traditional zinc alloy medal
Produced from recycled wood waste
Lighter weight – less material is needed for producing and transporting (reduced resource consumption and lower greenhouse gas emissions)
They make great Christmas Tree ornaments too!

Two separate events this year – 4 Hour (most loops) and 3×2 Mile (fastest 3 loops).
Choose the one that best fits your goals.
Rest between loops and it doesn’t count against you!

We’re keeping the 10k and adding a half marathon option.
Brecksville Reservation was founded in 1930, the largest urban park and one of the oldest in Ohio.

Down & Dirty moves to Saturday morning.
New 10 mile option added.
Oak Hill is entirely within the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and is one of the largest roadless tracts within the CVNP.
Course includes a row of trees that is one of the most photographed spots in the area.
Route is in the woods the entire time, offering shade and scenic views.
This trail is known to drain well compared to other local trails, making it a preferred trail system during rainy periods.

Start/Finish moves back to the newly renovated Mohican Lodge.
New 15k distance added to the marathon and half marathon options.
Scenic course along the Clear Fork Mohican River with a visit to Little Lyons Falls.
The course runs through a narrow gorge, making it one of the most scenic routes we offer for our events.

New Format – Sign up for 2 hours, 4 hours, or 8 hours and complete the 5k loop as many times as you want.
Perfect training for Burning River and/or other endurance events.
New Relay Option – You and 3 trail friends have 8 hours to complete as many 5k loops as you can – a great way to spend the day together!
Relay members can switch on and off as often as they like.