Rails to Trails
- Date Sun 19th April 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Painesville, Ohio
- Price $61.81 - $72.49
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Rails to Trails event on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in beautiful Painesville, Lake County, Ohio! This exciting race features 10, 15, and 20-mile distances, making it an ideal choice for runners in the Cleveland area gearing up for spring half marathons or marathons. Participants will enjoy a scenic point-to-point course that follows a historic railway corridor, now transformed into a picturesque paved bike path through Geauga and Lake Counties.
With a net downhill elevation, this beginner-friendly route is perfect for building confidence in long runs. The event kicks off bright and early, with the 20-miler starting at 7:30 AM, followed by the 15-miler at 8:00 AM, and the 10-miler at 8:30 AM. Runners can look forward to chip timing, a stylish race shirt, a finisher's medal, and a delightful post-race pancake breakfast at the Lake Metroparks Environmental Learning Center. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to combine local history, a supportive community, and a fast course—register now and get ready to hit the trails!
With a net downhill elevation, this beginner-friendly route is perfect for building confidence in long runs. The event kicks off bright and early, with the 20-miler starting at 7:30 AM, followed by the 15-miler at 8:00 AM, and the 10-miler at 8:30 AM. Runners can look forward to chip timing, a stylish race shirt, a finisher's medal, and a delightful post-race pancake breakfast at the Lake Metroparks Environmental Learning Center. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to combine local history, a supportive community, and a fast course—register now and get ready to hit the trails!
Organiser's Description
RAILS TO TRAILS 10 15 20 MILER NORTHEAST OHIO & CLEVELAND AREA RACE
The Rails to Trails 10, 15, and 20 Miler is a pointtopoint, netdownhill running event in Northeast Ohio, perfect for runners in the Cleveland area training for a spring half marathon or marathon. The course follows a historic railway corridor through Geauga and Lake Counties, now converted into a scenic paved bike path.
This race blends local history, fast terrain, and a supportive running community an ideal earlyseason longrun event.
RACE OVERVIEW
Distances: 20 miles, 15 miles, 10 miles
Location: Geauga & Lake Counties, near Cleveland, Ohio
Course Type: Former rail line -> PAVED BIKE PATH
Elevation: Netdownhill, beginnerfriendly
Ideal For: Spring marathon and halfmarathon training
INCLUDED: Chip timing with splits, race shirt, finisher medal, and postrace pancakes!
Runners park at the finish line and take a shuttle to their designated start location.
START LINES & TIMES
20MILER
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Location: Headwaters Park / Rt 608 (Huntsburg, OH)
15MILER
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Chardon Troy Road Crossing (Waterstop #2)
10MILER
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Chardon Bike Path near Key Bank (220 Center St)
FINISH LINE & POSTRACE CELEBRATION
Finish Location: Lake Metroparks Environmental Learning Center / Jordan Creek Park Address: 7250 Alexander Rd, Concord Twp., OH 44077
Time Limit: 5 hours
Parking: Available at the finish line
Note: Parking is available at start lines, but no return transportation is provided
POSTRACE PANCAKES: Enjoy a full pancake breakfast inside the Environmental Learning Center
Why ClevelandArea Runners Love This Race?
Close to Cleveland, Mentor, Willoughby, and the East Side suburbs
Perfect timing for runners preparing for the Cleveland Marathon, Toledo Marathon, or other spring races!
Scenic, quiet, and fast! ideal for longrun confidence building!
A unique chance to run along a historic railway route
The Rails to Trails 10, 15, and 20 Miler is a pointtopoint, netdownhill running event in Northeast Ohio, perfect for runners in the Cleveland area training for a spring half marathon or marathon. The course follows a historic railway corridor through Geauga and Lake Counties, now converted into a scenic paved bike path.
This race blends local history, fast terrain, and a supportive running community an ideal earlyseason longrun event.
RACE OVERVIEW
Distances: 20 miles, 15 miles, 10 miles
Location: Geauga & Lake Counties, near Cleveland, Ohio
Course Type: Former rail line -> PAVED BIKE PATH
Elevation: Netdownhill, beginnerfriendly
Ideal For: Spring marathon and halfmarathon training
INCLUDED: Chip timing with splits, race shirt, finisher medal, and postrace pancakes!
Runners park at the finish line and take a shuttle to their designated start location.
START LINES & TIMES
20MILER
Start Time: 7:30 AM
Location: Headwaters Park / Rt 608 (Huntsburg, OH)
15MILER
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Chardon Troy Road Crossing (Waterstop #2)
10MILER
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Chardon Bike Path near Key Bank (220 Center St)
FINISH LINE & POSTRACE CELEBRATION
Finish Location: Lake Metroparks Environmental Learning Center / Jordan Creek Park Address: 7250 Alexander Rd, Concord Twp., OH 44077
Time Limit: 5 hours
Parking: Available at the finish line
Note: Parking is available at start lines, but no return transportation is provided
POSTRACE PANCAKES: Enjoy a full pancake breakfast inside the Environmental Learning Center
Why ClevelandArea Runners Love This Race?
Close to Cleveland, Mentor, Willoughby, and the East Side suburbs
Perfect timing for runners preparing for the Cleveland Marathon, Toledo Marathon, or other spring races!
Scenic, quiet, and fast! ideal for longrun confidence building!
A unique chance to run along a historic railway route
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7250 Alexander Rd., Painesville, 44077, OH, United States
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