Viking Relays & Races 2026

Viking Relays & Races is an annual running event held at South Mastick Cottonwood Picnic Pavilion in Cleveland Metroparks, Rocky River Reservation. Packet pickup begins before sunrise, followed by the 6-hour run, 6-hour relay, and 3-hour run starting at 6:00 AM. The 4-mile events commence later in the morning. Participants can opt for a solo timed challenge, a team relay, a 4-mile run, or a 2x2-mile relay. The course consists of a 2-mile loop combining pavement and dirt trails. Short races involve one loop per relay runner or two loops for the 4-mile event. In the 3-hour and 6-hour races, runners complete laps until their allotted time expires, with the possibility of finishing earlier. Relay teams exchange timing chips via batons, while solo runners wear bib chips. To maintain course clarity, dogs and strollers are not permitted. This event accommodates casual runners seeking a brief team race and endurance runners aiming to maximize their laps.