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Description
Don't waste the energy going 2,252 miles to Oregon when you can get a taste of it right in Cleveland. This 12km (7.5 mile) race is dubbed 'Little Oregon' for the single track section that features rows of pine trees we naively but endearingly compare to the Northwest. Join us for the full race or sign up for the 5k option.
The Starting Line is just south of South Mastick Picnic Area. Parking is available at South Mastick Picnic Area and a short walk to the starting line.
🌲 About The Race and Timeline
Race day is Saturday, March 22nd! Sign up before the price jumps!
- 7:30 AM - Packet Pick Up
- 9:00 AM - 12k Start
- 9:00 AM - 5k Start
- 11:00 AM - Kid's Fun Run
- Awards
- Top 3 Male/Female/Ruck (12K & 5K) custom-made wooden awards
- Edible cookies for Age Group awards (10 year age groups)
🌲 Packet Pick Up
- Friday, 3/21/2025 from 3:30pm until 6:30pm @ Second Sole in Lakewood, 18636 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
- Saturday (race day) starting at 7:30am at South Mastick Picnic Area, Cleveland Metroparks
🌲 Swag
- All participants will receive a hooded sweatshirt! You must register in time to secure a hoodie in time. Otherwise you will be added to re-order.
- Chip-timed trail race
- Age group and overall prizes (top 3 m/f and top 2 for ten year age groups)
- Chestnut Beaverton Sticker!
- Kid's Fun Runners will receive a sticker and a cookie.
🌲 Course Map & Support
The Cleveland Metroparks started the Valley Parkway Bridge Rehabilitation project in March 2025. This bridge, just south of the Rocky River Nature Center, impacts the traditional course for this race. Updated maps are on the website's Course Maps page.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Weather Policy
It's Northeast Ohio, and the weather can be well, unpredictable this time of year. We've seen rain, wind, snow, and all the other types of weather. However, that is what makes this race fun - whatever the weather elements may bring.
With that in mind, safety is always number one when it comes to athletes. We will do our best to communicate any weather issues at race site with announcements by our team and/or volulnteers.
For this race, if there is lightning - seek shelter at the South Mastick Golf Course building, the Stables, in the pavilion, or in your vehicle.
