High Lea 6/12/24 Hour

Richfield, United States • 16 May 2026

Event overview

High Lea 6/12/24 hour takes place at Richfield Heritage Preserve in Richfield, Ohio on May 16, 2026. The event offers multiple timed ultrarunning options:

  • 100 Mile
  • 24 Hour
  • 12 Hour Day
  • 12 Hour Night
  • 6 Hour

The course is a 2.92 mile loop with about 225 feet of gain. Most of the route is shaded and runs on camp roads and trail; the camp roads are gravel. Walkers and hikers are welcome. A portion of event proceeds will support capital improvements at the Richfield Heritage Preserve.

Logistics and services

Minimum ages apply: 18 for the 24 hour and 100 mile races, 16 for the 12 hour. The 100 mile has a 30 hour cutoff. 24 hour runners may have a pacer at the halfway point, and 100 mile runners may have a pacer after 50 miles. Awards include belt buckles for 100 mile and 100k finishers, medals for other distances, and T-shirts for all. Deadline to register for preferred shirt size is April 20, 2026; registration closes May 15, 2026.

Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the race at the summer barn. Camping is available the night before; parking and camping are located at the summer barn. Aid station service will offer grab-and-go food, hot overnight items including broth or ramen, coffee, and standard sports drinks. Restrooms are located along camp roads and do not have running water. Timing is by chip system with a lap-o-meter, leader board, and live tracking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

24 hr
24 Hour
100 mi
100 Mile
12 hr
12 Hour Day
12 hr
12 Hour Night
6 hr
6 Hour
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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