Flusslauf Trail Run & Hike
Walton Hills, United States • 4 Sep 2026
Flusslauf Trail Run & Hike is a festival-style trail event at Hemlock Creek Picnic Area in Bedford Reservation, Walton Hills, OH 44146. The event features trail running, rucking, and short run or hike options together with a biergarten and live German music.
Distances and event types:
- 7 Mile 12K trail run
- 7 Mile Ruck 12K ruck
- 1 Mile Run/Hike 1 mile run or hike
- 1 Mile Ruck 1 mile ruck
- Fest Entry festival access only
The 7-mile route includes a river crossing at approximately mile 3.5. Staff and volunteers will be present to direct participants at the crossing. The water depth is described at about 20 inches and can reach knee height; the crossing is encountered twice on the longer route. The 1-mile events do not include the river crossing.
Participant items and event features include a custom hat, finisher medal, bierglas memento, chip timing for the race, overall and age-group awards, live music, post-race brats with meat and vegetarian options, and other refreshments. A portion of proceeds benefits Bike Cleveland. Fest Entry admits attendees to the biergarten and includes one bier ticket and a bierglas. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.