About

Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026Time: 7:00am - 7:00pmLocation: Stinchcomb-Groth Memorial Hill, Cleveland, OHHell on Hogsback: Endurance Challenge in Cleveland, Ohio is a physical and mental test for those looking to give back in a BIG way on one of the steepest hills the area has to offer. The race is located in the Rocky River Reservation at the top of Stinchcomb-Groth Memorial Hill. The objective is simple: how many times can you complete the looped hill course within your chosen time? Will you #endureforcancer?Update for 2026: The overall winner of the 12-Hour Endurance Challenge will win a SISU Eddy Barrel Sauna!

Course

Hell on Hogsback is a 1.1 mile looped (or what some might say...down & up) course with 140ft elevation gain & loss at an average 12% grade per loop. Starting at the top of Stinchcomb-Groth Memorial Hill, runners will head down to the bottom of the hill, take a sharp right, and continue their way down to the bottom of Hogsback Lane. At the bottom of Hogsback, runners will loop around a cone and reverse their footsteps back up Hogsback & to the top of Stinchcomb. Runners will complete their lap by completing a loop through the parking lot, upper single trail hill, and back to the parking lot where aid stations, tents, and vendors will be stationed. 

Our Mission & Impact for 2026

Our internal ethos is #EndureForCancer. Through this ethos, it is our mission to raise $34,000 across 400+ registrants to positively impact 3 cancer patients who are unable to fund their surgical or medical procedure(s). After the race, the race committee will select candidates & hand-deliver checks consisting of race proceeds to the patients in need.

Donations

Those looking to give back or do not wish to participate in the event physically but want to give may do so through the Donation page.The Nelson Family Foundation (DBA Hell on Hogsback) is a registered 501(c)(3) Ohio nonprofit organization (EIN: 33-3069644.). Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. All donations are non-refundable.

Registration

All registrations are individual challenges and DONATION-based. Each registration requires a minimum donation depending on the event: 

Kids Fun Run Challenge – 4:00pm Start ($20) *New for 2026

Morning 1-Hour Endurance Challenge – 7:00am Start ($40)

Evening 1-Hour Endurance Challenge – 5:00pm Start ($40) *New for 2026

3-Hour Endurance Challenge ($90)

6-Hour Endurance Challenge ($120)

12-Hour Endurance Challenge ($170)