Flusslauf Trail Run & Hike

Flusslauf Trail Run & Hike

Flusslauf Trail Run & Hike is an evening trail event on Friday, September 4, 2026 at Hemlock Nature Preserve - Bedford Reservation in Walton Hills, Ohio, with activities centered at the Hemlock Creek Picnic Area. The event offers trail running, rucking, and hiking on mapped routes through wooded terrain.

Available distances include:

• 7 miles (approx. 11 km) run, ruck, or hike
• 1 mile route option

The course includes a stream crossing encountered twice; water depth at the crossing is described as about 20 inches, roughly up to knee height for most participants. The 7-mile route is available as a digital map on common platforms.

Event services and participant items include chip timing, overall and age group awards plus additional prize categories, a custom hat, and a finisher medal. Post-event amenities feature live music from a German band, a biergarten, a bierglas memento, post-race brat options including meat and vegetarian choices, and other refreshments. A fest entry tier provides live music and one beer ticket with a bierglas.

A portion of event proceeds will benefit Bike Cleveland, an organization focused on promoting human-powered transportation and cycling advocacy in the region. Celebration and awards follow the trail activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.