Rails to Trails
When is Rails to Trails?
Rails to Trails takes place on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Painesville, OH.
What distances does Rails to Trails offer?
Rails to Trails offers 3 events: 10 Miler, 15 Miler, 20 Miler.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Miler | 10.0 mi | $45.00 | Register |
| 15 Miler | 15.0 mi | $50.00 | Register |
| 20 Miler | 20.0 mi | $55.00 | Register |
How much does Rails to Trails cost?
Registration for Rails to Trails starts at $45.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Rails to Trails held?
Rails to Trails is held in Painesville, OH at 7250 Alexander Rd..
About Rails to Trails
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 point‑to‑point 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.)
Post‑Race Pancakes: Stack your plate high with pancakes inside the Environmental Learning Center — you’ve earned it!