Flusslauf

Live music, fantastic trails, biergarten, and a beautiful evening in the park!

🌟 Flusslauf Trail Run & Hike is here. Don your dirndl and let's hit the trails. 🏃‍♂️🌲

• Date: Friday, September 4, 2026 (see timeline below)
• Location: Hemlock Creek Picnic Area, Bedford Reservation, 1480 Button Road, Walton Hills, OH 44146.

🏞️ 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.

How big is the river crossing?
About 20 inches and only up to your knees!

Course:

Check out the 7 Mile Route

Race Day Timeline | Friday, September 4th:

• 4:30 PM - Registration and Packet Pick Up Opens (Hemlock Creek Picnic Area)
• 5:00 PM - 7 Mile Start for casual hikers/walkers
• 5:30 PM - 7 Mile Start for Ruckers fast-pace hikers/walkers
• 6:00 PM - 7 Mile Run begins 
• 6:30 PM - 1 Mile begins
• 6:30 PM - Biergarten opens
• Celebration and awards to follow
• 10:00 PM - Event closes

Participant Perks:

• Custom runner hat
• Finisher medal
• Live music from our German Band!
• Bierglas as a memento of your Flusslauf experience (first 25 signups)
• Chip Timed Race
• Overall and Age Group Awards with some added prize categories
• Post-race brat (meat & veggie options)
• Post-race refreshments

Fest Entry ticket:

• Live music from our German Band!

• This year, entry is completely Pay-What-You-Can. Our goal is to make sure everyone can attend, regardless of their financial situation. No pressure, no judgment. For those who can swing it, a $5 contribution is greatly appreciated to help us cover permits, live music, and event costs. Kids & Under 21: Free!

Save the date, and let the adventure begin! #Flusslauf #RunTheLand #RuckTheLand