Hell on Hogsback: Endurance Challenge

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, from 7:00am - 7:00pm

Hell on Hogsback: Endurance Challenge in Cleveland, Ohio is a physical and mental test geared towards those looking to give back in a BIG way on one of the most infamous hills the area has to offer. The race is located in the Rocky River Reservation at the top of Stinchcomb Memorial Hill. The objective is simple: how many times can you complete the looped hill course within the allotted time? 

Course

Hell on Hogsback is a 1.1 mile looped (or what some might say...down & up) course with 140ft elevation gain & loss at an average 12% grade per loop. Starting at the top of Stinchcomb Memorial Hill, runners will head down to the bottom of the hill, take a sharp right, and continue their way down to the bottom of Hogsback Lane. At the bottom of Hogsback, runners will loop around a cone and reverse their footsteps back up Hogsback & to the top of Stinchcomb. Runners will complete their lap by completing a loop through the parking lot, upper single trail hill, and back to the parking lot where aid stations, tents, and vendors will be stationed. 

Our Mission & Impact for 2025

Our internal ethos is #EndureForCancer.  

Through this ethos, it is our mission to positively impact 2-3 cancer patients who are unable to fund their surgical or medical procedure(s). After the race, the race committee will select candidates & hand-deliver checks consisting of 100% of the race proceeds to the patients in need.

Donations

Those looking to give back or do not wish to participate in the event may do so through the donation link at the top of this page.  

Registration

All registrations are DONATION-based.  

Each registration requires a minimum donation depending on the event: 

• Solo: 1-Hour Endurance Challenge ($30)
• Solo: 3-Hour Endurance Challenge ($75)
• Solo: 6-Hour Endurance Challenge ($100)
• Solo: 12-Hour Endurance Challenge ($150)

Hell on Hogsback Policies: 

REFUNDS: 50% refund will be granted before the 30-day period prior to the event. No refunds will be given if within the 30-day period prior to the event. 

DEFERRALS: No deferrals for Hell on Hogsback. 

BIB TRANSFERS: No bib transfers for solo registrants. Bibs may be transferred between team registrants for a $20 fee.

CHANGING DISTANCE: 12 Hour Solo participants may drop to the 6, 3, or 1-hour race options at any point. They are not eligible for overall awards or age group awards.

SWAG: Swag is available at packet pickup only. The race committee is unable to deliver, ship, or arrange swag pickup after the completion of the event.