Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Brunswick, OH

Walk, run, or just come for the FUN!

Join us Sunday, September 20th at 9:00am for our 2nd Annual KWF Cleveland 5k FUN Run and 1 Mile Walk in the Bonnie Park area of the Cleveland Metroparks in Strongsville.

It will be a day packed full of FUN, including a KWF gift delivery to a well-deserving woman with breast cancer, a VIP area for our KWF gift recipients and breast cancer survivors and a post-race community celebration with a DJ, food trucks, children's activities and more!

Help our KWF Cleveland Chapter put FUN on the calendars of more women & families LIVING with breast cancer in Northeast Ohio.

It's the Fall Classic's 50th Anniversary, and we are bringing an exciting change to this classic race. The Fall Classic will be a two-day race: the 5k will be on Saturday, November 21st, and the Half Marathon and Relay will be on Sunday, November 22nd.

This will allow us to welcome more runners and also offer a Foxy Challenge, completing both events! Join the Cleveland Road Runners Club for the 50th running of the Fall Classic 1/2 marathon and 5K at Bonnie Park. Over the past 5 decades, thousands of runners have enjoyed this fast, scenic course run entirely in the beautiful Cleveland Metroparks.

The 5K & half marathon are USA Track & Field–certified! Both courses are flat and fast, running primarily along the scenic Valley Parkway road through the Cleveland Metroparks — ideal for chasing a personal best. Each day is capped at 1000 runners.

We encourage everyone to carpool to keep the impact on the Cleveland Metroparks at a minimum. Parking is at the RTA parking lot at the corner of Rt. 80 entrance and Pearl Road.

Race Location:

Both races will start and finish at Bonnie Park Picnic Area (Link to Google Pin)

NEW for 2026, the Foxy Challenge!

Sign up for the Foxy Challenge: race the 5K on Saturday and the half marathon on Sunday! Making it a fun + challenging race weekend!

Race Timeline:

• Saturday, November 21st | 5K

• 7:30 AM | Packet pick up opens (5k & Foxy Challenge only)

• 9:00 AM | 5K Start

• 10:00 AM | Kids Dash

• Awards to follow

• Sunday, November 22nd | Half marathon

• 7:30 AM | Packet pick up opens

• 8:15 AM | Early starter wave

• 9:00 AM | Half Marathon start (individual & relay teams)

• Awards to follow

*Note, the above time is subject to change

Half Maraton | Early Start (Optional):

On Sunday, November 22nd, walkers are welcome to start early at 8:15 AM.

Runners Perks:

• Finisher Medal for all participants (stay tuned for design)

• 1/4 zip pullover included for all participants, including 5k (stay tuned for design)

• Beer from Masthead at the Masthead Beer Garden at the Race Site!

• One beer ticket is included with registration

• Chip Time and Live Results

• Awards

• The Overall winner

• First Master

• First Grand Master

• Top 3 in each age group: Under 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, 80+

• Relay Teams will receive a runner belt to keep

A family tradition that helps folks in need.

The scenic race course loops Hinckley Lake within the Hinckley Reservation.

Start/finish and parking (same as last year)

We'll Start/Finish at the South Ball Field parking lot. We will run the course on the paved path around the lake as usual (CCW). Parking will be limited so we're capping registration at 1000 at this point. We highly encourage carpooling and arriving early. We'll provide detailed parking instructions as we get closer.

In addition to views of the local flora and fauna, you might see participants in their best Thanksgiving-themed costumes. (Turkey and cranberry suits are welcome!)

Early packet pick up will be 11/25 from 3P-6P at 2425 Medina Rd, Medina. Please do your best to pick everything on 11/25 to avoid delays on race day. You are encouraged to pick-up for friends and family.

• All participants will receive a custom long-sleeved shirt and medal

• If you raise $100 we'll refund your entry fee

• Raise $200 you'll get a refund, insulated travel mug, and a pair of socks,

• The top 10 fundraisers (minimum $200) will also receive a $100 Fleet Feet gift card good in the Cleveland area stores until 1/31/27

Race day registration opens at 7:30 am

Turkey Burner 5k Race and Walk takes off at 9:00 am

We'll be giving out awards (custom winter hats) to our age group winners (<10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

In addition to pre-burning Thanksgiving calories, the Burner benefits Running2bwell and its free wellness programs for people struggling with addiction and mental health issues.