River Run Half Marathon

with this fun, summer evening race.

How This Event Works

🏃‍♂️ This event features a 5K loop!.

• During registration, participants choose which distance they want to accomplish on race day

• At the finish line, participants will receive a finisher medal and a distance button to adhere to their ribbon to commemorate the distance they accomplished

• Hiking, Rucking, Walking, Running, and any speed is allowed.

After the race, stick around for a lively afterparty featuring live bluegrass music and a beer garden to toast your miles.

• The loops and start/finish will pass amongst the festivities for an atmosphere you won't want to miss

Event Timeline

• 4:30 PM – Packet Pick-Up begins

• 6:00 PM – Race starts, beer garden opens, and live music kicks off

• 8:35 PM – Runners must have started final loop

• 9:00 PM – Event concludes and sweep of course for final runners

Course Map: Little Carolina 5K Loop on Strava

Participant Swag and Perks

• Custom finisher medal + distance pin

• Custom race shirt

• Opt out for some added savings

• Chip-timed race on one of our favorite courses with some southern charm

• Beer garden, with the first beverage on us

• Live bluegrass music

• And a summer evening race you do not want to miss. All paces from hikers to runners are welcome.

Fest Entry ticket

Join the festivities without setting a foot on the trail!

• Beer garden with the first beverage on us

• Live bluegrass music

Lace up and join us for an evening of miles, music, and good vibes!

Rain/Inclement Weather Plan: In the case of bad weather, the race will happen. We will adjust the live music as necessary, but will not be cancelling unless severe weather.

Little Party after the event.

Come for the race, stay for the party!

Race Proceeds Benefit the Alzheimer's Association!

Early Packet Pick-Up Info: Thursday, June 25th - 5:00PM-7:00PM - Back Patio of Fat Little Buddies

***T-shirt order deadline is Friday, June 19th, 2026

Runner Perks: Post Race Party with Live Music @ Fat Little Buddies

AWARDS: Overall and Top 3 For Age Groups!

Top Male & Female - 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over

our signature t-shirt, pierogies on site from Perla Pierogies along with a certificate for free pierogies courtesy of Parma’s own Perla Pierogies. We will also have icey, wet towels to cool you off right after the finish line. The top three women and men in our many age categories will win our famous pierogie necklace award. Our event takes place on the very flat Tri-C West Campus conveniently located at 11000 West Pleasant Valley Road. We hope you will join us on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

Contact Race Director Sean Patrick Brennan for questions, sponsorships, etc. at [email protected] or 567-309-0318.

RACE DATE

Saturday, June 27, 2026

LOCATION

Tri-C Western Campus - 11000 Pleasant Valley Road

START TIMES

Packet Pickup and New Registration: 6am to 7:15am

5K and 1 Mile: 7:30am

Pre Race Packet Pick Up

Friday June 26, 2026 - Tri C Western Campus - 5pm to 7pm. Right off of Pleasant Valley in front of the entrance.

Race Day

Race Day Packet Pickup/Registration: 6:00am to 7:15am

Race: 1 Mile and 5k at 7:30am

DISTANCE

1 Mile and 5k distances

REGISTRATION FEE

Pre-Registration until 9am on Friday June 27 - $35

Packet Pick up and Day of Registration - $40

Ages 11 and Under - $20

WHAT YOU GET

• First 600 pre-registered are guaranteed a t-shirt

• All participants will also receive Perla Pierogies at the finish line AND a certificate for free pierogies courtesy of Parma’s own Perla Pierogies

• NEW THIS YEAR: All participants will receive a pierogie finisher award!

• Chip Timed 5k Race with Live Results along with a 5k and 1 Mile Bib for those not being timed

• Post race snacks and water

AWARDS

Top Overall male and female in 5k. Age groups of 11&under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,75-79 and 80 & Over. Pierogie awards to top three male and female finishers in each division.

celebrate Celtic heritage and support the Ohio Scottish Arts School. Come for the race, stay for the festival complete with heavy athletics, Renaissance Village, and some of the best Celtic music around!

Want to get the full Scottish Games experience? Come ready to race wearing your best kilt! Although not required, awards will be given out to fastest kilt-wielding runners in both the 1 Mile and 5k runs!

Race Day: Saturday June 27th, 2026

Time: 11:00am

Location: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds

164 Eastland Rd, Berea, OH 44017

Registration Pricing- Price is per person

FEES

Early Registration Pricing

5K - $35

1 Mile - $35

Race Day Rate (June 13th-June 27th)

5k - $40

1 Mile - $40

T-Shirt is guaranteed if you register by June 13th, Shirts will be subject to availability after that date

WHAT YOU GET

Admittance into the Scottish Games Festival, T- Shirt, Participation Medal, Potential Age Group and Overall Finisher Awards

Awards

Overall 1st place finisher Male and Female will receive a Genuine Scottish Quaich

Top 3 Finishers in the following age groups for Male and Female: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and Over

Fastest 1 Mile and 5K Kilted Runner

Running in Kilts is encouraged but not required for entry in this race

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, please contact Hermes Sport and Events: 216-623-9933

guaranteed a shirt and sizes will be subject to availability on event day.

The Camp Cheerful Classic is back for 2026! This spirited dash/walk is open to our CampTherapeutic Horsemanship, Adapted Sports, River Rock, and all other ACC clients on the grounds of Camp Cheerful at 8:30am on race day. This event is free for our client participants! Register online today!

Participants and non-participants can also help support the recreation services at Camp Cheerful by becoming a fundraiser! Click DONATE on the race web page to get started!

Achievement Centers for Children - Camp Cheerful 15000 Cheerful Lane, Strongsville OH 44136

Registration and Check-In

Check-In opens at 7:30 a.m. All participants are to check in at the registration tent to receive your bib and t-shirt. Additional donations accepted on race day.

The Camp Cheerful Classic, a non competitive dash/walk for our clients will kick off at 8:30 am.

Race Start

The Race will begin at 9.00 a.m.

Parking

Parking is at the Best Western Hotel 15471 Royalton Road, Strongsville. Shuttle buses will provide round trip transportation to Camp Cheerful.

Please look for the Shuttle signs in the hotel parking lot. Please allot yourself time to shuttle to Camp Cheerful.

Handicapped participants will have parking available at Camp Cheerful.

The entrance to Camp is on a single lane bridge, please look for and follow volunteer instruction when entering or exiting.

Dogs

Only qualified service animals are permitted at Camp Cheerful.

Strollers

Strollers are permitted on the course.

Family Activities

Weather permitting, we will have limited family activities to include a coloring station, craft and athletic balls for play in the field.

Food and Beverage

Water and snacks will be provided.

VIRTUAL RUN

Want to participate from out of town? You still can! Complete the 5K or 10kk on your own. Run or walk, outdoors or on a treadmill – you choose!

If you would like to submit your 5K result, please click HERE prior to our race day on June 28.

Virtual event participants can live anywhere! Please feel free to invite family and friends from around the country to join you.

T- shirts must be picked up at the Race or at one of ACC’s sites – email [email protected] to arrange a pick up at one the sites post-race

Awards

Awards will be distributed at the awards tent. Scan the QR code at the tent to see your results and you can pick up at the awards tent beginning at 930am. Virtual participants are not eligible for awards.

Awards presented to the top three overall male and female runners, as well as the top three male and female in the following age groups:

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

About the Achievement Centers for Children

The mission of the Achievement Centers for Children is to empower children and adults with disabilities and their families to achieve their greatest potential. We have been serving northeast Ohio for over 80 years. Camp Cheerful has been serving the community for over 75 years as Ohio's first barrier free or fully accessible camp for people with disabilities. Today, children and adults with physical, developmental and sensory disabilities continue to enjoy and benefit from typical camp activities.