Chippewa Creek Challenge
Oct 24Brecksville, OHHalf Marathon
Also a half marathon, 58 mi from Bridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon & 5K, registration open
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Build my planHalf Marathon and 5K Race Information:
Start: Harbor-Topky Memorial Library
1633 Walnut Blvd., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
Finish: Bridge Street in Ashtabula Harbor
5K Race Date and Time: 10-24-26, 8:30 a.m.
Half Marathon Date and Time: 10-25-26, 8:30 a.m.
Parking: Walnut Beach, West 1st, Street, Ashtabula, Ohio
Packet Pickups:5K (10/24) 7 am to 8:15 am, Half (10/25) 7 am to 8:15 am, both at Harbor-Topky Library, Ashtabula, Ohio.
Awards: CASH!: Half Marathon 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall male & female receive $150, $100, and $50 respectively.
Chip times are used to determine overall and age group winners. Additional prize money awarded if Half Marathon winners set event records male & female. Current event record finish times: Male 1:12:33 (2021), Female 1:26:54 (2020)
Finishers awards and age group awards for Half Marathon. Overall & age groups awards for 5K.
Shirts: Long Sleeve Tech Shirts. 150 shirts are available. Deadline for guaranteed shirt size is Oct. 16 at 6 pm.
ADR Club Members receive automatic discount during online registration 5K ($5 off), Half ($5 off), Both (An extra $5 off).
Non-club members receive $5 discount if doing both races.
No dogs allowed- Service animals permitted.
Course time limit: 3h:30m
WARNING: The half marathon course has a railroad crossing and a lift bridge. Rail and boat traffic has the right-a-way and there is no set schedule for either. Your official time does not stop due to delay in your race.
Water Stop Information:
There will be five opportunities for water stops on the half marathon course.
The first location is about 3.5 miles into the race on Columbus Ave. The second will be on Main Avenue about 5.5 miles into the race and the third location is near the Smolen-Gulf Covered Bridge. The final two locations will be the same locations on your way back toward the finish.
There will be no water stops on the course for the 5K.
If you're concerned or uneasy about water stops or the number of water stops available, runners are encouraged to carry your own to supplement or provide for your respective needs.
Registration opens
May 26, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Aug 31, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Sep 30, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Sep 30, 2026
Race day
Oct 24, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 24, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Oct 24, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 25, 2026
Tier 4 ends
Oct 25, 2026
Bridge 2 Bridge Half Marathon
Tier 3, then $65 from Oct 25, 2026
$60
Bridge 2 Bridge 5K
Tier 2, until Oct 24, 2026
$35
Registration openings and major changes, like a new date or a cancellation.
| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Columbus Ave First water-stop location on the Half Marathon course. | 3.50 miles | -- | water | ||
Main Avenue Second water-stop location on the Half Marathon course. | 5.50 miles | -- | water | ||
Near the Smolen-Gulf Covered Bridge Third water-stop location; the page does not state an exact distance. | -- | -- | water | ||
Return water stop at the same location as an outbound stop One of the final two water stops, using the same locations on the return toward the finish. | -- | -- | water |
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