2025 Headwaters Adventure Race

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The RACE STARTS at 8:00 AM SHARP at Buchert Park, 4808 East High Street, Mantua, Ohio. Please make sure you arrive on time to avoid any delays. RUN begins at Buchert Park for a 2-mile out-and-back run (on-road and Headwaters Trail). The Headwaters Trail is a flat limestone paved hike and bike trail on the former Erie Lackawanna railroad corridor. You will cross the Cuyahoga River and pass Marsh Wetlands Nature Preserve, then return to Buchert Park. PEDAL starts when the racer or the relay team runner returns to Buchert Park. Cyclists will ride 10 miles through the breathtaking Portage County countryside in Mantua and Hiram Townships, crossing the watershed divide between the Cuyahoga River Watershed (draining to Lake Erie) and the Mahoning River Watershed (draining to the Ohio River and eventually the Gulf of Mexico). Rural roads may be rough in spots and will be open to vehicle traffic. You will pass historic homes and conserved farms, forests, and wetlands, with great vistas from some of the highest points in Portage County, finally reaching Camp Hi. SOLO + ALL PHASE RACERS - Bikes must be parked in the designated bike corral by 7:45 am. RELAY TEAM MEMBERS - transportation will NOT be provided to Camp HI. Non-cycling members must drive themselves to Camp Hi to meet their cycling partners - please avoid race roads. PADDLE starts at Camp Hi Canoe Livery, 12274 Abbott Rd. Hiram 330-569-7621; www.camphicanoe.com. The beautiful Upper Cuyahoga is a designated State Scenic River (www.dnr.state.oh.us). You'll pass conserved forests and floodplain habitats and see diverse plants and wildlife. FINISH at Buchert Park.
Date:  2025-06-07
Distance:  2 Mile Run, 10 Mile Bike, 5 Mile Kayak
City:  Mantua
Registration Cost:  $50.00
State:  Ohio
Hosted By:  Portage Park District Foundation
Pros
  • Well Organized
  • Reasonably Priced For A Multi Sport Race
  • Nice Race T-shirts And Finisher Medals
  • Run Course Is Flat And Fast
  • Several Registration Options
  • Nice Awards And Post Race Snacks
  • Lots Of Volunteers On The Course
  • Course Was Well Marked
Cons
  • Hilly Bike Course
  • Challenging 5 Mile Paddle Especially When The River Is Low
  • Staging Of Kayaks And Canoes In One Location And Bikes In Another Makes For A Lot Of Pre Race Set Up
  • Age Group Awards Only Go To The Winner. No 2nd Or 3rd Place Award

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Summary

The Headwaters Adventure Race is a challenging 2 mile run, 10 mile bike, and 5 mile paddle through Mantua, and Hiram, Ohio. Compete solo, as a relay, or all phase team. The race is well organized by the Portage Park Foundation.
Posted Jun 09, 2025
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