Knights and trail champions, we take to the trails again on Saturday, November 1, 2025, for our next edition of Conquer the Castle. New for 2025 we have added a 20 Mile Ruck option (in the morning) and an afternoon 20 Mile run.
Race Perks
Custom race shirt included for all participants or upgrade to a sweatshirt!
Custom Finisher Medal
Race Bib
Chip Timed Run
Post-race snacks
Top 3 Female & Male finishers for 100K, 50K, 20 Mile, 10 Mile, & 5K
100K Finishers will receive a belt buckle
Be Knighted (this is for the 100K, 50K, 20 Mile, 10 Mile, & 10 Mile Ruck)
Schedule
Friday, October 31, 2025
4-5:30 PM | early packet pick-up at 2nd Sole Lakewood (18636 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107)
Due to the Halloween holiday, 2nd Sole will be closing at 6:00 PM
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | AB Williams Memorial Woods, North Chagrin Reservation
4:00 AM | Early send off for 100k and 50k runners*
4:00 AM | Packet pick up (Will be open throughout day)
5:00 AM | 100k starts
6:00 AM | 50k starts
7:00 AM | 20 Miler & 20 Mile Ruck starts
8:00 AM | 10 Miler & 10 Mile Ruck starts
9:00 AM | 5k starts
1:00 PM | 20 Mile afternoon start***
3:00 PM | Hike for your Heart 10 Mile Hike Starts benefitting American Heart Association
6:00 PM | must start last loop for 100k
9:00 PM | race closes/timing crew packs up.
*Starting in the 4am Early Send Off voids you from Age Group and Overall Awards but not the race or listing in results.
**Awards for Age Groups and Overall will be handed out throughout the day.
***New afternoon racing option for 2025
Participants who start a loop (loops) after 3:00 PM must have a headlamp or another source of light to help guide them on the trail.
Be Knighted
All 100K, 50K, 20 Mile, 20 Mile Ruck, 10 Mile, 10 Mile Ruck, and 10 Mile Hike will be knighted if they complete an optional hill climb.
The hill climb will be behind Squire's Castle and will be marked. You only need to climb the hill once!
The climb is 0.15 miles each way
You will receive a token at the top that you will carry to the finish to receive your swag.
In 2024, Volunteers knighted participants from 5:00 AM - 9:30 AM. Our team is working to secure knighters for the afternoon distances.
Event Details
Jump back in time with us, test your physical and mental fortitude by 'Being Knighted,’ and earn some awesome swag. Let's get running.
View the route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35243797
The route is a 16.7km (10.35 mi) loop. There is a 15 hour cutoff for this event (sub 15 minutes per mile)
100k - 6 loops
50k - 3 loops
20 Miler - 2 loops
10 Miler - 1 loop
5k - route will use first 5k of course
Aid Stations - Aid stations will be at the Start/Finish Line and Mile 5. They will include pretzels, water, electrolyte drink, candy, PB&J, salt tabs, and other items. We recommend you bring your own energy gel but we will have these as well.
Drop Bags
Start/Finish
Athletes can have drop bags at the start finish under the pavilion near the Aid Station
Conquer the Castle Aid Station
Drop bags must have athlete name, race distance, & bib number on their drop bag
Drop bags must be delivered at least 15 minutes before the race start to ensure it will make it to the Mile 5 aid station.
Drop bags at this aid station will not be delivered back to the Start/Finish. It is up to the athlete and/or their crew to retrieve the drop bag
Prizes and Awards - Top 3 Female & Male finishers for 100K, 50K, 20 Mile, 10 Mile, & 5K
In 2024, the race sold out! Don't be left out of 'conquering the castle' in 2025!
Contact Us
Questions about Conquer The Castle? Email Melanie at Melanie@RunTheLand.com