Chippewa Creek Challenge
Brecksville, United States • 24 Oct 2026
Event overview
The Chippewa Creek Challenge is a trail half marathon held on October 24, 2026 in Brecksville, Ohio. The event starts and finishes at the Oak Grove Picnic Area in Brecksville Reservation (Valley Parkway, 1.5 miles east of Brecksville Rd/US 21). GPS coordinates for Oak Grove are 41.30853, -81.60176. The listed entry fee for the half marathon is $70. The race is part of the Dirty Trail Series.
Details
The course runs on hiking and bridle trails in the Brecksville Reservation and is described as a mix of terrains and elevations with steep inclines, twists, and turns. The event logo references the Spotted, Redback, and Jefferson salamanders found in Chippewa Creek. Donations collected benefit the Trails Division of Cleveland Metroparks.
Swag options include a finisher medal plus a triblend tee. A Dirty VIP membership is offered for the Dirty Trail Series; listed benefits include a 20% discount on series races, a 10% discount on shoes at Vertical Runner, multiple swag options, a no-swag discount option, and an invitation to the Dirty Series awards party.
Awards are given to the top three overall men and women and to the top three men and women in 5-year age groups from 14 & Under through 70 & Over. Sponsors named include Feetures, Skratch Labs, and Vertical Runner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.