Fall Running Series - Peninsula, OH

Peninsula, United States • 29-27 Sep-Oct 2026

Fall Running Series : Peninsula, OH

The Fall Running Series is a sequence of five themed trail races held at different locations in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park from late September through October on Tuesday evenings. Events take place at Pine Hollow, Howe Meadow, Kendall Lake, Oak Hill, and Camp Butler. Distances for individual events range between 3 and 5 miles. A surprise twist for each race is kept secret until shortly before the start. Events are held regardless of weather.

Registration information is available for both a series package and single-event entries. The series package fee is $135.00 and individual event fees are $30.00 each. Registration opens February 16, 2026; the package registration closes August 29, 2026, and per-event registration remains open until the date of each event. Participants are advised to bring a flashlight or headlamp if they plan to walk or run at a moderate pace. Special permission has been granted to allow dogs for the final event at Camp Butler. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

4 mi
Fall Running Series #3
4 mi
Fall Running Series #1
4 mi
Fall Running Series #4
4 mi
Fall Running Series #2
3 mi
Fall Running Series #5
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A 5K cross-country run through wooded trails in Cuyahoga Valley with 112 feet of elevation gain, plus a flat 1-mile kids dash on grass at Old Trail School; medals awarded and stroller guidance provided.

A multi distance ultramarathon at St. Helena Heritage Park on June 6 2026 featuring a five mile loop course, relay teams, cupless service, on site camping, and a charity partnership with Team RWB.

A community event at IBH Addiction Recovery in Akron on June 6, 2026 featuring a 5K obstacle course, a 1 Mile family walk, community resource tables, participant shirts and medals, and volunteer opportunities.

Nuthatch Nonsense is a 15k trail race in Sand Run Metro Park on June 7, 2026, featuring about 1,100 feet of elevation gain and a portion of proceeds benefiting the Summit Metro Parks Trail Fund.

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