Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Head For The Hills

Moreland Hills, OH

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

5K1.5 Miles

About the Head For The Hills

The course runs out and back along Chagrin River Road through the Chagrin River valley, with gently rolling terrain and homes set among early fall foliage. The hike takes a different path entirely, winding through Forest Ridge Preserve over hills, ravines, and stream crossings on wooded trails. Both routes start and finish at the Lang Pavilion, which sits at the center of the event.

Packet pickup the evening before is at a Fleet Feet location in Pepper Pike, with registration and bib pickup also available race morning. A food truck serves mini donuts, coffee, hot chocolate, and lemonade. NovaCare Rehabilitation has staff on site for warm-ups, taping, and post-race recovery. Age group and overall awards go to the top finishers in the run.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

71finishers

19:27winner

29:34median

59:07cutoff

Top 3: Colin Scahill (19:27) · Cornell Burts (20:35) · Malcolm Corrigan (20:53)

The Head For The Hills has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/3/2026 09:00$30

1.5 Miles10/3/2026 09:00$30

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Common Questions About the Head For The Hills

Will I finish last at the Head For The Hills?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 29:34, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:07, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Head For The Hills a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (71 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Head For The Hills?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:27 while the median finisher took 29:34. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.