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Viking Relays & Races

Name: Viking Relays & Races
Start: 2026-11-07
End: 2026-11-07
Location: Cleveland

Cleveland, United States • 7 Nov 2026

Event Overview

The Viking Relays & Races is a running event with several different formats. It takes place on November 7, 2026 at South Mastick park in the Rocky River Reservation in Cleveland, Ohio. The specific venue is the Cottonwood Picnic Pavilion.

Events

The event comprises five distinct races:

6 Hour Run
6 Hour Relay
3 Hour Run
4 Mile Relay
4 Mile Run

Course Details

The races use a 2-mile loop course. The 4 Mile Run consists of 2 loops. The 4 Mile Relay is a 2x2 mile format where each runner completes 1 loop. For the timed events (6 Hour Run/Relay and 3 Hour Run), runners complete as many loops as they can within the allocated time and may finish early. The course surface is a mix of pavement and dirt trails. Dogs and strollers are not allowed on the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Cleveland

Race information

Registration

4 mi

4 Mile Relay

4 mi

4 Mile Run

6 Hour Relay

6 Hour Run

3 Hour Run

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

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