Green Jewel 50K

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Saturday, March 2, 2013 - 9AM (NOTE: NEW STARTING TIME)
Start: Scenic Park (The Marina), Rocky River OH
Finish: Oak Grove, Brecksville, OH

THE EVENT

The Green Jewel 50K is a running event that showcases the Cleveland Metroparks. Running from the Scenic Park (near the Marina) in Rocky River to the Oak Grove Picnic Area in Brecksville.

START: 18500 Lake Road Rear, Rocky River, OH 44116 (Map)
(Parking lot of Scenic Park located in Cleveland Metroparks

FINISH: Oak Grove Picnic Area, Brecksville, OH 44141 (Map)

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COST: $55 through December 31, 2012 / $70 afterwards. No transfers or refunds.

NOTE: Registrants are listed on the bottom of the Registration (Eventbrite) page.

All registrants receive technical shirt. Finishers receive Finisher's medal.
Additional awards for Top 3 Overall, Top Master (40-49) and Top Grandmaster (50+) for both Male and Female categories.

Limit: 200 runners


THE COURSE

Runners start the race at the Scenic Park Picnic Area in the Cleveland Metroparks in Rocky River, Ohio.

Exiting the drive, runners will follow the All-Purpose Trail south and east all the way to the Oak Grove Picnic Area in Brecksville (except for a five mile stretch between Ridge Rd. and Brecksville Rd./US 21 where the course is on the roadway).

The run will have 5 aid stations:

  • Lorain Rd. (4.9 miles)
  • Rocky River Nature Center (10.0 )
  • Wallace Lake (15.0)
  • The Chalet (19.1)
  • Ridge Rd. (24.5)

Aid stations will feature Heed sports drink and Hammer products.

View the course map. (Park maps: Section 1 | Section 2 | Section 3 | Section 4)

View the course directions.

THE AID

The runs will feature aid stations approximately every 5 miles. See the final map for exact locations.

Note to crew members: because the run takes place in suburbia, amenities are not far away.

THE RULES

To be official a runner's finishing time must be less than 7 hours for the 50K.

  • DO obey traffic rules and be careful. (There are several major road crossings on the course and traffic is not being stopped for the runners.)
  • DO carry a flashlight or use a headlamp for the early hours of the run.
  • DO carry a water bottle or two. It may be a couple hours between aid stations.
  • DO be nice to aid station volunteers.
  • DO prepare for various weather conditions. (We don't promise anything and we don't offer refunds.)
  • DO have a good time.
  • DO NOT cut the course.
  • DO NOT drop out without telling a race director or aid station worker. Otherwise we will be looking for you and you may be banned from future runs.
  • DO NOT poop in the woods. (There are plenty of outdoor bathroom facilities - approximately one every three miles.)

Optional

  • DO carry your cell phone.
  • DO carry a camera.

TRANSPORTATION

Parking will be available at the Finish Line at Oak Grove. Transportation to the start is now included in the entry fee. 
No transportation will be provided from elsewhere along the course to the Finish. You will need to arrange your own transportation.

2013 RESULTS

Matthew Hammersmith defended his overall title while Meredith Hale led the females in winning the 2013 Green Jewel 50K on a snow-covered course on a cold Saturday morning.

View the Complete Results.

2012 RESULTS

Congratulations to our our 2012 winners with new course records:
Matt Hammersmith 3:23:20
Connie Gardner 3:52:40
View the complete results.

Photos from 2012 Race: Mark Shelton | Courtney Russell | Larry Orwin | George Themelis

2011 RESULTS

Congrats to winners Shaun Pope and Lee Conner! Shaun set a new course record of 3:32:47 !
View the complete results.

2010 RESULTS

Congrats to winners David Dysert and Starshine Blackford as well as all of the finishers at the 2010 Green Jewel 50K.
View the complete results.

Photos from 2010 race - Dan DeRosha | Desiree Cowie

Additional photos available on Facebook.
Video - (Chef Bill Bailey) - Includes top two finishers (David Dysert and Lloyd Thomas) crossing the Finish Line.

Report - Bob King

2009 RESULTS

Jim Chaney and Matt Young win the 2009 Green Jewel 50K in 3:37:16.
Michelle Bichsel is the first female finisher in the 2009 event in 4:05:40.
View the complete results. 

 2008 RESULTS

Dan Horvath wins 100K in 10:25. Kevin Martin wins 50K in 5:02.
View the complete results.

 WHAT THEY SAY

"Our goal for the Green Jewel run is to promote a great park system - the Cleveland Metroparks - that provides runner, joggers, hikers, and bicyclists with miles and miles of all-purpose, hiking and bridle trails." - Joe Jurczyk, Race Director

"The true gem of an event is right here in your own backyard! This is a great event for beginner to veteran ultra marathoners Come on out and enjoy the Green Jewel 50K " - Vince Rucci, Race Director