Southeast Stride 5K

Join us for our FOURTH annual “Keyed Up 5k” walk/run on FRIDAY, April 24th, at 8pm, sponsored by the Vocal Patrons Association at GlenOak High School!

Our 5k is a relaxed evening event and walkers, joggers, and runners of all ages and abilities are welcome to join us! The 2026 edition features a return of last year’s popular "GLOW MODE", powered by neon, loud colors, and your own energy and style as you run, walk, or crawl along the course starting and ending at GlenOak stadium.

Back this year is the "fun run" for kids 12 and under who aren't ready to walk or run through the 5k!

This year we are moving away from timing all runners, and focusing on moving, music, and celebrating our choral arts programs together. The top 3 men and top 3 women runners will have recorded times and receive trophies, and all other participants will note their own times as they cross the finish line and join the celebration!

Vocal Patrons Association raises funds to support the vocal arts programs at GlenOak, and 100% of money raised goes to provide direct financial support for the choral programs throughout Plain Local Schools. We hope you will join us as we move in harmony together!

Join us for an unforgettable adventure that starts on Nimishillen Creek and ends at Gervasi Vineyard! Start at Martindale Park with a 1.5-mile kayak trip to the Middlebranch Trailhead at Spangler Ave, NE. Once you’re ashore, continue the excitement with a 2.5-mile run or walk to Gervasi Vineyard. Cap off the race with a pour of wine or a strawberry sage lemonade at the finish line and celebrate the day by enjoying the beautiful grounds of Gervasi Vineyard. Don’t miss this unique race experience combining nature, fitness, and fun! *Perfect for all experience levels.

Join us in making a difference! The proceeds from this charitable race will support Cleveland Clinic Mercy Mission Outreach Food Insecurity Program. Your contributions will help fund our biweekly outreach efforts, where prepared meals and vital health information are distributed to neighborhoods in need throughout Canton. Together, we can provide food and hope to the homeless, children, and individuals facing food insecurity. Every step you take helps us nourish our community and promote healthier lives for those in need.

Overall and Age Group Awards

A great finisher medal and event shirt!

Join us July 11th 2026 for another year of celebrating women and girls of all ages and talents. We present a full morning for us with kicking off the morning with a USATF sanctioned championship event, following a community open women's/girl only 6K run / walk combined with fun festival after your race. The course will be SUPER fast, and this will be a very high-profile event!

Elite Championship : A race for the top tier athletes, our Elite Women's 6km Championship field has entailed some the best distance runners in the world. From former marathon record holder Kiera D'Amato to bronze medalist Molly Seidel, our race has had the privilege of hosting the best. This race entails an exclusive invite and required times standards. Limited Field*

"A" Standard Entry + 15:35 5K or better (5:04 per mile pace)

"B" Standard Entry + 16:25 5K or better (5:17 per mile pace )

*If interested in the elite field, please email Tina Ryee womens6kmfestival@gmail.com

The Run/Walk : All women and girls of ALL abilities are welcome to participate in our open community run which goes off at 8:05 AM, following the Elite Division at 8:00 AM. We will be running a 6K course (3.73 miles) and at the end you will receive a beautiful finisher medal. Men are welcome to join us in our Virtual Race or Be a Helpful Volunteer!

Virtual Race : Can't make it in person? Not a problem. Join us in spirit and sign up for our virtual option. Virtual runners will receive t-shirt, finisher medal, and bib in the mail race week. Remember, this race is on YOUR time and YOUR own 6k course preference. Run this on your favorite 6k loop, track, or even come run our course whenever! We also love to hear from you how it went. Send your time and a photo of yourself in to share in the empowerment. Men and boys are welcome to join us in spirit! **Virtual runners will not be up for any overall or age group placement awards

Little Ladies Loop: For the little ladies and leaders of the next generation. For Ages 0 - 10. Join us to keep the energy high after the USATF Award Ceremony! Our little ladies loop begins immediately following the ceremony at 9:40am, giving moms who raced an exciting opportunity to run alongside their little championships.** Mom and Dads can run for free with their little ladies. Just register your little lady.

Start Time: Where: Meet at the finish line near the Women's 6km course for a designated, 0.6km secure loop.

The Festival : Post-race activities include a FANTASTIC finishers festival that focuses on opportunities, sisterhood, and empowerment. The festival will keep you entertained with music, our fun MC. many women owned vendors, along with an amazing USATF Division Award Ceremony and Open Division Award Ceremony. Festival will concluded approximately around 10:30am.

Top 5 overall women in the Open Division will be recognized and receive awards.

Overall Masters and Grand Masters will be recognized and receive awards.

Top 3 in Pink Division will be recognized and receive awards.

Top 3 in Walking Division will be recognized and receive awards.

Top 3 in each age division, will receive an award. ** Please note that if you are within the Top 5 overall or overall masters or grand masters you will not receive an age group award

The Races

Join us for our SECOND YEAR as we continue the legacy of Team Bernard Prince by running to inspire HOPE. Bernard shared his vision, “I want to put on a race to help people that are broken, that have been through trauma.” This event celebrates FAITH, DIVERSITY, and the resilience of ALL ABILITIES and ALL PEOPLE.

Choose your race:

● 5K Run / Walk / Roll

● 1 Mile Run / Walk / Roll

● Kids Fun Run / Walk / Roll

Worship Music

Enjoy live worship music at Centennial Plaza before, during, and after the races. The performances will feature talented local artists, led by Jay Secrest of Perry Christian Church, creating an uplifting and spiritual atmosphere throughout the event.

Baptism Opportunity

Following the race, we invite you to take part in an outdoor baptism. Inspired by Bernard’s favorite shirt, which read, “Heaven is my Home, I’m just Here Recruiting,” this unique experience reflects his dream of making baptism accessible to everyone who feels called to commit their life to Jesus.

The Backstory

Team Bernard Prince was born from a heartfelt conversation in 2022 during a Physical Therapy session. Bernard, battling Kugelberg Welander Syndrome, expressed his dream of becoming a runner and declared, “I’m going to run 10,000 miles as soon as I get to Heaven!” This inspiring story was featured on Cleveland’s Channel 5 News. Watch the 7-minute video that beautifully captures the origins of Team Bernard:

CLICK HERE TO WATCH BERNARD'S STORY