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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100k | 100K | Nov 7, 20265:00 AM | $120 | – |
| 100K Pacer (Waiver Only) | 100K | Nov 7, 20265:00 AM | Free | – |
| 50k | 50K | Nov 7, 20266:00 AM | $95 | – |
| 20 Mile (Morning) | Other | Nov 7, 20267:00 AM | $80 | – |
| 20 Mile Ruck (Morning) - Includes Patch | Other | Nov 7, 20267:00 AM | $85 | – |
| 10 Mile (Morning) | 10 Mile | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $70 | – |
| 10 Mile Ruck (Morning) - Includes Patch | 10 Mile | Nov 7, 20268:00 AM | $75 | – |
| 5k (Morning) | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $40 | – |
| 20 Mile (Afternoon) | Other | Nov 7, 20261:00 PM | $75 | – |
| 10 Mile (Afternoon) | 10 Mile | Nov 7, 20263:00 PM | $65 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the 100k starts at 5:00 AM. The start sits about 940 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Forest Picnic Area, Mayfield, OH 44143
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (RUN THE LAND) for Conquer the Castle. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 10 Mile Run, the fastest tenth finished in 1:32:59 or better, the top quarter in 1:44:00, and half the field in 1:55:14; the last tenth came in after 2:47:52.
At the 2025 50k Run, the fastest tenth finished in 5:00:27 or better, the top quarter in 5:37:35, and half the field in 6:26:00; the last tenth came in after 7:53:59.
At the 2025 5k Run, the fastest tenth finished in 25:15 or better, the top quarter in 28:39, and half the field in 33:19; the last tenth came in after 54:20.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 1:44:32 |
| 20-29 | 1:55:14 | 1:29:14 |
| 30-39 | 1:42:56 | 1:25:57 |
| 40-49 | 1:42:32 | 1:29:28 |
| 50-59 | 1:50:13 | 1:21:16 |
| 60-69 | 1:56:55 | 1:45:29 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 944 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 129 to 167 finishers, and the median time dropped from 1:58:59 to 1:55:14.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 167 (-11%) | 1:55:14 | under 1:32:59 | 1:14:03 |
| 2024 | 188 (+46%) | 1:56:59 | under 1:30:44 | 1:08:40 |
| 2023 | 129 | 1:58:59 | under 1:32:26 | 1:19:48 |
From each year's official results for the 10 Mile; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most US 10-mile races
The fastest quarter of the 2025 10-mile race field finished under 1:44:00, against 1:24:00 in a typical US 10-mile race, so times here run 24 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 54°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 66°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Conquer the Castle cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
View the Conquer the Castle course: The route is a 16.7km (10.35 mi) loop. The race closes at 9:00 PM. Any runners out on the course after 9:00 PM may not receive a time or finisher medal for this event (sub-15:30 minutes per mile for the…
Course
Review the information for Pacer Rules. PACERS ARE ONLY ALLOWED FOR THE 100K. As a pacer, you are agreeing to completing 2 loops or less of the course with your athlete. As a pacer, you will not carry (mule) hydration or nutrition to aid…
Parking and travel
Important race locations. Start/Finish | Forest Picnic Area. Event parking | AB Williams Memorial Woods & North Chagrin Nature Center. 5 Mile Aid Station | Squire's Castle Shelter. Additional parking info. No parking on the grass…
Awards
Awards will be given to the top 3 Females & Males in the following categories. 100K. 50K. 20 Mile (morning. 20 Mile (afternoon). 20 Mile Ruck Hardened Steel | Competitive Division: This is our only award-eligible category. Prizes will be…
Rules and FAQ
Transfer to another distance. To change to another distance, follow the prompts in this video. Fees: Participants may incur a distance transfer fee (if the distance they want to change to is a different price), and there may be a nominal…
Rules and FAQ
Crew Rules. Crew may not meet up with participants at road crossings and may only meet runners at the start/finish or at the Squires Castle aid station. Crew may have a tent set up, but it must not be in the way of the course/impede…
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