Established in 2009, Cleveland Plays Racing is a subsidiary of the hugely popular sport and social club, Cleveland Plays, Inc. It is owned by John Teel, owner of Cleveland Plays, Inc. and Kate Pophal, owner of Perfect Pace Running, LLC.

The Twilight Trail 8k race was established by Kate in 2006 after she started the Second Sole Striders running club out of Lyndhurst. "I intended for the race to be a competition between running clubs - NERC, Vertical, Fleet Feet and all the others. North Chagrin is my favorite park in Greater Cleveland and wanted to compete on its trails with others clubs. I have XC skiied, sledded, biked, roller bladed and run thousands of miles in the gorgeous park throughout the seasons since I was a toddler. The park required I only allow a certain number of runners on the course at a time; thus the staggered start. I have always supported Rape Crisis Centers by volunteering or donating after my roommate was sexually assaulted in college. Come support the race and enjoy a beer and Dewey's Pizza with me post race.'

The course is 8k/4.9 miles, 99% of course on dirt bridle trails, crosses one stream and has one major & many minor rolling hills, RFID timing for accurate results.

7pm start

Race day registration $25; only 300 runners accepted

Benefits Cleveland Rape Crisis Center

Staggered start by age and sex, $5 donation to CRCC will jump your starting time by one bracket

Each person in the team category runs the entire 8k

Packet Pick-up:

Achilles Running store, 8/10 from 6-8 PM, 8791 Mentor Ave., Mentor

Second Sole Lyndhurst, 8/11 from 6-8 PM, 5114 Mayfield Rd., Lyndhust

Race day registration starting at 5:30 PM at North Chagrin Reservation

On line registration closes at 12 noon on race day, race Day registration starts at 5:30pm

10% of race registration to be split between 1st & 2nd place individuals and teams (5 categories) 1st place - 12%, 2nd place 8%

Bring bug spray to wear

$2 non-refundable registration fee is added to the entry fee



Directions: I90 from east or west, exit Rt. 91 (SOM Center Rd), go left or south on Rt. 91, left or east on Chardon Rd./Rt. 6, right or south on Chagrin River Rd., 1/2 mile past Squires Castle on right, called River Grove or go to http://www.clemetparks.com/visit/index.asp?action=rdetails&reservations_id=1002 or go 271 to Wilson Mills exit, head east on Wilson Mills, go over SOM Center Rd or Rt. 91, take a left on Chagrin River Rd., head North for about 1.5 miles. River Grove will be on the left. If you see Squires Castle, you have gone too far.

Download registration form

Register for Twilight Trail 8K online »

Established in 2009, Cleveland Plays Racing is a subsidiary of the hugely popular sport and social club, Cleveland Plays, Inc. It is owned by John Teel, owner of Cleveland Plays, Inc. and Kate Pophal, owner of Perfect Pace Running, LLC.

The Twilight Trail 8k race was established by Kate in 2006 after she started the Second Sole Striders running club out of Lyndhurst. "I intended for the race to be a competition between running clubs - NERC, Vertical, Fleet Feet and all the others. North Chagrin is my favorite park in Greater Cleveland and wanted to compete on its trails with others clubs. I have XC skiied, sledded, biked, roller bladed and run thousands of miles in the gorgeous park throughout the seasons since I was a toddler. The park required I only allow a certain number of runners on the course at a time; thus the staggered start. I have always supported Rape Crisis Centers by volunteering or donating after my roommate was sexually assaulted in college. Come support the race and enjoy a beer and Dewey's Pizza with me post race.'

The course is 8k/4.9 miles, 99% of course on dirt bridle trails, crosses one stream and has one major & many minor rolling hills, RFID timing for accurate results.

7pm start

Race day registration $25; only 300 runners accepted

Benefits Cleveland Rape Crisis Center

Staggered start by age and sex, $5 donation to CRCC will jump your starting time by one bracket

Each person in the team category runs the entire 8k

Packet Pick-up:

Achilles Running store, 8/10 from 6-8 PM, 8791 Mentor Ave., Mentor

Second Sole Lyndhurst, 8/11 from 6-8 PM, 5114 Mayfield Rd., Lyndhust

Race day registration starting at 5:30 PM at North Chagrin Reservation

On line registration closes at 12 noon on race day, race Day registration starts at 5:30pm

10% of race registration to be split between 1st & 2nd place individuals and teams (5 categories) 1st place - 12%, 2nd place 8%

Bring bug spray to wear

$2 non-refundable registration fee is added to the entry fee

Directions: I90 from east or west, exit Rt. 91 (SOM Center Rd), go left or south on Rt. 91, left or east on Chardon Rd./Rt. 6, right or south on Chagrin River Rd., 1/2 mile past Squires Castle on right, called River Grove or go to http://www.clemetparks.com/visit/index.asp?action=rdetails&reservations_id=1002 or go 271 to Wilson Mills exit, head east on Wilson Mills, go over SOM Center Rd or Rt. 91, take a left on Chagrin River Rd., head North for about 1.5 miles. River Grove will be on the left. If you see Squires Castle, you have gone too far.

Download registration form

Register for Twilight Trail 8K with $5 "jump up" donation online »

To lead off the Lyndhurst Home Days Parade Sunday, September 12, 12:30pm

Start - 5345 Mayfield Rd., Irene Rds and Mayfield Rds in Lyndhurst DOWNHILL west to Daytona, USATF Certified

10% of race registration is split between the 1st and 2nd place male and females

Gun start, RFID chip timed finish provided by Cleveland Plays Racing.

MC and band at parade finish, Second Sole will provide food, drinks and raffle.

Age group awards by 5 years, awards TBD, afterparty at Second Sole, 5114 Mayfield Rd., Lyndhurst.

Registration fee:

$10 before August 1

$12 on or after August 1

$15 day-of race

Register for Mayfield Mile online »

9am start

5k
5k - $20, day-of $25, kid's balloon dash - Free

5k runners receive technical t-shirt, kid's receive balloon

USATF certified, fast, flat course

Benefits the Diversity Programs of the LGBT of Greater Cleveland. This race for everyone, regardless of age, ability, gender or sexuality

Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

Packet pick-up at LGBT Center, 6600 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102, Friday, October 15, 1-8pm. Day-of registration starts at 7:30am and ends at 8:45am

$2 non-refundable registration fee is added to the entry fee

Register for Race for the Rainbow 5k online »

9am start
1k walk and kids 1/10th mile balloon dash
1k walk - $20, day-of $25, kid's balloon dash - Free
1k walkers receive technical t-shirt, kid's receive balloon
Benefits the Diversity Programs of the LGBT of Greater Cleveland. This race for everyone, regardless of age, ability, gender or sexuality

Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

Packet pick-up at LGBT Center, 6600 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102, Friday, October 15, 1-8pm. Day-of registration starts at 7:30am and ends at 8:45am

$2 non-refundable registration fee is added to the entry fee

Register for Race for the Rainbow 1K Walk online »