Running


Photo by Jeff Gibson

There's no better place to run than on the trails of Cuyahoga Valley National Park! People from all over Northeast Ohio and the nation run the trails of CVNP. Many train for the Towpath Marathon in October, which is described as “one of the most beautiful race courses in America” by Runner’s World magazine & named one of the “Top 24 Trail Runs in America” by Trail Runner Magazine.

Fall Running Series

The Conservancy and Fleet Feet Sports put on an annual Fall Running Series, which has grown to be an extremely popular event. With nearly 400 people taking part in it each year, it is quickly becoming a must-do in CVNP! Each race is held at a different location throughout CVNP, with a fun and exciting twist provided to the runners moments prior to the beginning of the race. 

Events will be held regardless of conditions including rain, sleet and snow. Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are welcome. This will be an age-group scored competition with points being earned in a variety of ways after each run. Age-group and top male and female series point champions will receive a unique CVNP award.

Sign up for the October series and receive:

  • A one year membership in the Conservancy for CVNP ($45 value)
  • A commemorative embroidered running shirt ($60 value) - register early to guarantee you will receive your size!
  • Participation in any of the Tuesdays 6 p.m. (race) or Wednesday 6 p.m. (non-race) events plus the Full Moon run.

To learn more about this great series, please email info@forcvnp.org or call 330-657-2909.


2012 Fall Running Series Lineup 
*Results are posted following each Tuesday race. Wednesday races are not timed. 
Tuesday, October 2             Octagon Shelter       6 p.m.   
Results: Male Female Overall
Wednesday, October 3      Octagon Shelter       6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 9            Station Bridge           6 p.m.
Results: Male Female Overall
Wednesday, October 10    Station Bridge           6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 16          Kendall Lakes          6 p.m.
Results: Male Female Overall
Wednesday, October 17    Kendall Lakes          6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 23          Howe Meadow         6 p.m.
Results: Male Female Overall Scoring Procedures
Wednesday, October 24    Howe Meadow         6 p.m.
Sunday, October 28            Happy Days Lodge  9 p.m. 
                                                Scoring Procedures 

Final Results: Male Female Overall 

Please click here for the addresses and GPS coordinates for each Running Series event locations.                                                 

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