Rails to Trails
- Date Sun 19th April 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Painesville, Ohio
- Price $50.64 - $61.31
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Rails to Trails event on Sunday, April 19th, 2026, in the picturesque Painesville, Lake County! This unique point-to-point race invites participants to explore a scenic course that once served as railway tracks, now transformed into a beautiful trail. Runners can choose from three exciting distances: 10 miles, 15 miles, or a challenging 20 miles, making it a perfect opportunity for those training for a spring half-marathon or marathon.
The race kicks off with the 20-mile route starting at 7:30 AM from Headwaters Park, followed by the 15-mile race at 8:00 AM and the 10-mile race at 8:30 AM. All finishers will be celebrated at the Lake Metroparks Environmental Learning Center, where age group awards and delicious pancakes await! With chip timing, a finisher medal, and a race shirt included in registration, this event promises to be a memorable experience for runners of all levels. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, accomplishment, and the joy of running in beautiful Northeast Ohio!
The race kicks off with the 20-mile route starting at 7:30 AM from Headwaters Park, followed by the 15-mile race at 8:00 AM and the 10-mile race at 8:30 AM. All finishers will be celebrated at the Lake Metroparks Environmental Learning Center, where age group awards and delicious pancakes await! With chip timing, a finisher medal, and a race shirt included in registration, this event promises to be a memorable experience for runners of all levels. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, accomplishment, and the joy of running in beautiful Northeast Ohio!
Organiser's Description
RAILS TO TRAILS 10 15 20 MILER
Once upon a time, trains rumbled along these tracks, carrying passengers and freight through Geauga and Lake Counties. Today, runners get to retrace that historic route, trading steel wheels for running shoes on a POINTTOPOINT net-downhill adventure that celebrates the spirit of the railway and the beauty of Northeast Ohio. It is a great race for those training for a spring half-marathon or marathon.
THE RACE
Choose your distance: 20, 15, or 10 miles along the converted rail trail to paved bike path.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Chip timed race, finisher medal, race shirt, and pancakes!
All races finish at the Lake Metroparks Environmental Learning Center in Concord Township, where the post-race age group awards and pancakes await!
Runners park at the finish line and ride the bus or get dropped at their starting point.
START LINES & TIMES
20 MILES 7:30 AM at Headwaters Park / Rt 608 (Huntsburg, OH)
15 MILES 8:00 AM at Chardon Troy Road Crossing (Waterstop #2)
10 MILES 8:30 AM at the Chardon bike path near Key Bank (220 Center St)
FINISH LINE CELEBRATION
Location: Lake Metroparks Environmental Learning Center / Jordan Creek Park (7250 Alexander Rd, Concord Twp., OH 44077)
Time Limit: 5 hours
Parking: Available at the finish line. (Note: Parking is available at start areas, but NO RETURN TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED.)
POSTRACE PANCAKES: Stack your plate high with pancakes inside the Environmental Learning Center youve earned it!
Once upon a time, trains rumbled along these tracks, carrying passengers and freight through Geauga and Lake Counties. Today, runners get to retrace that historic route, trading steel wheels for running shoes on a POINTTOPOINT net-downhill adventure that celebrates the spirit of the railway and the beauty of Northeast Ohio. It is a great race for those training for a spring half-marathon or marathon.
THE RACE
Choose your distance: 20, 15, or 10 miles along the converted rail trail to paved bike path.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Chip timed race, finisher medal, race shirt, and pancakes!
All races finish at the Lake Metroparks Environmental Learning Center in Concord Township, where the post-race age group awards and pancakes await!
Runners park at the finish line and ride the bus or get dropped at their starting point.
START LINES & TIMES
20 MILES 7:30 AM at Headwaters Park / Rt 608 (Huntsburg, OH)
15 MILES 8:00 AM at Chardon Troy Road Crossing (Waterstop #2)
10 MILES 8:30 AM at the Chardon bike path near Key Bank (220 Center St)
FINISH LINE CELEBRATION
Location: Lake Metroparks Environmental Learning Center / Jordan Creek Park (7250 Alexander Rd, Concord Twp., OH 44077)
Time Limit: 5 hours
Parking: Available at the finish line. (Note: Parking is available at start areas, but NO RETURN TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED.)
POSTRACE PANCAKES: Stack your plate high with pancakes inside the Environmental Learning Center youve earned it!
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7250 Alexander Rd., Painesville, 44077, OH, United States
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