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Flusslauf Trail Run & Hike

Name: Flusslauf Trail Run & Hike
Start: 2026-09-04
End: 2026-09-04
Location: Walton Hills

Walton Hills, United States • 4 Sep 2026

Flusslauf Trail Run & Hike

Flusslauf Trail Run & Hike takes place at Hemlock Nature Preserve in Bedford Reservation, Walton Hills, OH. The main route is a wooded trail of roots and singletrack offered as a run, ruck, or hike. The course includes a river crossing approximately 20 inches deep, to about knee height, which is crossed twice; participants should expect to get wet during the crossing.

Distances:

7 mile (11 km) run, ruck, or hike
1 mile course

Event features include live music from a German band, a biergarten and a festival entry that includes one beer ticket and a bierglas. The timed race uses chip timing and provides a custom hat, finisher medal, overall and age group awards with additional prize categories, a bierglas memento, and post‑race refreshments including a brat with meat and vegetarian options. A portion of event proceeds benefits Bike Cleveland. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Walton Hills

Race information

Website

7 mi

7 Mile Route

11 km

11 Kilometer

1 Mile

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

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