Live music, fantastic trails, biergarten, and beautiful evening in the park! Flusslauf Trail Run & Hike is here. Don your dirndl and let's hit the trails. ♂️ Date: FRIDAY, September 4, 2026 (see timeline below) Location: Hemlock Creek Picnic Area , Bedford Reservation, 1480 Button Road, Walton Hills OH 44146. How big is the river crossing? About 20 inches and only up to you knees! ️ About Flusslauf: Willkommen to Flusslauf! While the more appropriate name would be Flussüberquerung, we folks from the States might struggle there. The Flusslauf Experience is an exciting adventure at our 7-mile (or 11-kilometer) run, ruck, or hike through the trees and roots of Bedford Reservation. Take on the trails with your fellow runners, conquer the river crossing (yes, you WILL get wet twice), and finish with a well-deserved beverage in our Biergarten after the run. 7 Mile Route: Digital Map Race Day Timeline: 4:30 PM - Registration and Packet Pick Up Opens (Hemlock Creek Picnic Area) 6:00 PM - 7 Mile begins 6:30 PM - 1 Mile begins 6:30 PM - Biergarten opens Celebration and awards to follow 10:00 PM - Event closes Participant Perks: Custom hat Finisher medal Live music from our German Band! Bierglas as a memento of your Flusslauf experience. Chip Timed Race Overall and Age Group Awards with some added prize categories Post-race brat (meat & veggie options) Post-race refreshments Fest Entry ticket: Live music from our German Band! 1 Bier Ticket & Bierglas Supporting a Good Cause: A portion of the proceeds from Flusslauf will benefit Bike Cleveland , an organization dedicated to promoting the joy of moving with your own legs. By participating, you're not just challenging yourself but also contributing to a shared love for a healthier and more sustainable community. Come challenge yourself, connect with nature, and support a meaningful cause. Lace up your running shoes, gather your friends, and join us for an unforgettable day
12K: Custom Hat
1 Miles: Custom Hat
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12K | $35.00 | Jan 13 | Jun 27 |
| $40.00 | Jun 28 | Jul 22 | |
| $45.00 | Jul 23 | Sep 4 | |
| 1 Miles | $30.00 | Jan 13 | Jun 27 |
| $34.00 | Jun 28 | Sep 4 | |
| Fest Entry | $15.00 | Jan 13 | Sep 4 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 13:54 | 13:54 |
Interested in this race?
Make checks payable to Run The Land & mail to: Run the Land 18780 Rivercliff Dr, Fairview Park, Ohio 44126 Mailed entry forms must be received the Wednesday before race weekend. Email Info@RunTheLand.com with questions. Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
Parking Information for Flusslauf The race will start and finish at the Hemlock Creek Picnic Area, located at: 📍 1480 Button Road, Walton Hills, OH 44146 If parking is full at this location, please proceed to: 📍 Astorhurst Picnic Area – 6980 Dunham Road, Walton Hills, OH 44146 This alternate lot is just a short walk to the start/finish area. Our parking attendants will be on site to assist with directions and help guide participants in both lots. Please follow their instructions