Flusslauf

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: SATURDAY, August 22, 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:

• 3:30 PM - Registration and Packet Pick Up Opens (Hemlock Creek Picnic Area)
• 5:00 PM - 7 Mile begins
• 5:30 PM - 1 Mile begins
• 5:30 PM - Biergarten opens
• Celebration and awards to follow
• 10:00 PM - Event closes

Runner Perks:

• 🧦 Runner socks or hat
• 🎵Live music from our German Band!
• 🏅Finisher medals!
• 🍺 Bierglas as a memento of your Flusslauf experience.
• 🕒 Chip Timed Race
• 🏆 Overall and Age Group Awards with some added prize categories
• 🥨 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 at Flusslauf!

📅 Save the date, and let the adventure begin! 🌿 #FlusslaufAdventure #TrailRunHike #BikeCleveland

Check out the 2025 Participant Swag!

Each participant will receive a commemorative bierglass, and during registration, can choose custom runner socks or a stylish runner hat!

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 for a smooth arrival!

Those wishing to race in the ruck category must provide their own pack and weight. All participants must wear a ruck/backpack, plate carrier or tactical vest with the minimum weight for your selected category throughout the duration of the event. Gear will be weighed at the start and finish, and must maintain the minimum required weight.

Ruckers will be pre-weighed before the race.

Ruck events have 2 weight classification options:

Light weight (15+ Lbs.) 
Heavy Weight (35+ Lbs.)
Ruck weigh-in of packs will be 20 minutes before the race at the starting line. Ruck weight must be on the athlete at all times.

If you would like more information about rucking, visit this link https://www.goruck.com/pages/what-is-rucking