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Chippewa Creek Challenge

Name: Chippewa Creek Challenge
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-24
Location: Brecksville

Brecksville, United States • 24 Oct 2026

Trail Running in Brecksville Reservation

The Chippewa Creek Challenge is a trail race located within the Brecksville Reservation, which is part of the Cleveland Metroparks system in Ohio. The event takes place during the peak of the autumn season, featuring a course surrounded by fall foliage, including red, orange, and gold leaf transitions.

The race starts and finishes at the Oak Grove Picnic Area, situated on Valley Parkway. This location is approximately 1.5 miles east of the intersection of Brecksville Road and US 21. The event center is themed around the local wildlife of the area, specifically the Spotted, Redback, and Jefferson Salamanders that inhabit the Chippewa Creek ecosystem. These amphibians are known for their seasonal migration from the woods to vernal breeding pools.

Participants can register for the following distance:

13.1 Miles (Half Marathon)

The course is a trail run that utilizes the natural terrain of the reservation. Registration for the event typically opens several months in advance in late November and remains open until September of the following year, or until the participant limit is reached. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Brecksville

Race information

Registration

13 mi

Chippewa Creek Challenge Half Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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