Cleveland Clinic Brain Aneurysm Awareness 5K/1 Mile

Ready, sweat, go! Registration will open on Friday, March 13 for the 18th Annual Meltdown 5K Race and 1 Mile Family Fun Run & Walk, the centerpieces of LakewoodAlive’s Lakewood Summer Meltdown sponsored by Cox. The Lakewood Summer Meltdown takes place Saturday, July 18, from 4 - 10 PM on Detroit Avenue in Downtown Lakewood. The Meltdown 5K Race and the 1 Mile Family Fun Run & Walk both serve as a fundraiser for LakewoodAlive.

This ever-popular staple of the Summer Meltdown draws hundreds of participants annually—and for good reason! In addition to the usual race perks (fast course, chip timing, official race t-shirt, and prizes for top finishers), the Meltdown 5K offers a unique opportunity to participate in an evening race (7 PM start) with live music, food vendors, and a beer garden placed at the end of the course as a reward for your efforts. The course also offers fantastic views of Lakewood’s historic neighborhoods and the opportunity to run alongside beautiful Lake Erie.

Secure your Meltdown 5k Race registration ASAP! When you buy early, you save! The first 50 signups will be discounted to $20 followed by a pre-sale rate of $30 and registration day-of $35.

For Meltdown attendees—both young and old—interested in a more relaxed exercise experience, the 1 Mile Family Fun Run & Walk precedes the Meltdown 5K at 6 PM. This crowd-pleasing event is priced at $15 per participant (includes a t-shirt) and is intended for participants of all ages.

Enjoy this fun summer tradition while showing your support for LakewoodAlive; we can't wait to see you at the race! On your marks, get set, register!

For more information regarding Lakewood Summer Meltdown 2025, please visit LakewoodAlive.org/Meltdown

Start Times

Registration and Packet Pick-Up: 7:00am

5K Run: 8:00am

Distances

5K

Timing

5K: BibTag chip timing

Registration

Race-day registration begins at 7:00am

Fees

Pre-registration:

Adult: $30

Kids 13 and under: $25

Race Day Registration:

Adult: $35

Kids 13 and under: $30

Awards

Top 3 Male and Female overall

Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups:

0-10, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over

What You Get

Short-sleeve cotton t-shirt (Subject to availability if registered after July 18th)

Custom finisher medal

Post-race food and drinks

Dogs are allowed but we ask that you line up in the back and have a short leash.

We toe the line every year, and going into our 34th Annual Classic at Mastick, we could not be more excited. Over $320,000 has been raised for high school seniors since our beginning in 1992. This race is open to ALL ages and abilities. Celebrate the kick-off to XC and the best season in style at the Classic at Mastick.

Packet Pick Up (Please plan for Monday or Tuesday):

• Packets must be picked up by individuals. There is no team affiliated pick up.

• Monday, August 10th from 3 to 6:30 PM at Second Sole in Lakewood, 18636 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

• Tuesday, August 11th from 3 to 6:30 PM at Second Sole in Lakewood, 18636 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

• Wednesday starting at 4 PM until 6:30 PM at South Mastick Picnic Area under the pavilion

Timeline for Race

• 4:00 PM Race Day Packet Pick Up Begins. Cash/Check only on race day for sign ups.

• 5:00 PM 2 Miler (all ages prior to 14)

• 6:00 PM Men's 5k

• 6:45 PM Women's 5k

• 7:45 PM Awards

Runner Perks

*Entries after August 1st may receive shirt at a later date.

• Soft-fit shirt

• AISICS giveaways

• Chip-Timed 5k race

• Overall and Age Group awards

• Pre and post race giveaways and activities

• Scholarships for participant. We are pleased to give away $10,000 to $12,000 every year to assist with post-secondary expenses

Scholarships:

To nominate participants for the Classic at Mastick Scholarship, please send a written note or email to [email protected] or Second Sole Lakewood, 18636 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107, Attn: Classic at Mastick

2 Miler:

The Classic is about raising money for scholarships and celebrating the life sport of running. We strive to motivate and excite runners of all ages to lace up their shoes and go. This event will be $10 to run for young runners with the option to purchase the shirt for $15. All funds raised will go to the scholarship program. Boys and girls will run together at 5:00 PM prior to the 5k.

Confidential financial assistance available to any participant. Please contact us through the form below.

Explore the trails at the Whiskey Island 5k in Cleveland Metroparks Lakefront Reservation on August 23! Enjoy this timed run/walk while checking out Cleveland Metroparks newest trails including the Whiskey Island Trail and Wendy Park Bridge. Participants receive a custom medal, a t-shirt, and post-race refreshments! A portion of the proceeds benefit Cleveland Metroparks K-9 Unit.

This is one of the races that makes up the Cleveland Metroparks Race Series presented by CrossCountry Mortgage.

Registration/Packet Pick-up - 7:00AM

5k Start Time - 8:30AM

Place - Cleveland Metroparks Lakefront Reservation - Wendy Park

Registration Pricing-

Pre-registration through August 21- $30

August 22 through Race Day - $35

Race Day Registration is Online Only!

What You Get -

Custom race t-shirt

Finisher medal for all

Post race refreshments

*Dogs and strollers (no double strollers please) are allowed at this race but we ask that you line up in the back and have a short leash.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933.or email [email protected]