About the ESCO 8K
The course runs through the South Chagrin Polo Fields, a wide open property with the kind of terrain you rarely get in a road race. Polo grounds tend to be flat and grassy, so expect a different feel underfoot than pavement. The surroundings are rural and quiet, with tree lines and open sky rather than storefronts and traffic.
Packet pickup and registration happen race morning at the East Picnic Shelter on the polo property, so there is no separate trip the day before. Food and drink are available once you finish.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.
8K · 2025 results
27finishers
32:09winner
43:09median
1:22:25cutoff
Top 3: Katie Humphries (32:09) · Alex Small (33:27) · Mike Ruggio (34:09)
The ESCO 8K has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
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