ESCO 8K

Show your support for Moreland Hills parks by joining us on October 4th in the heart of the Chagrin River valley for Head for the Hills 2026!

Moreland Hills is home to many of the area’s most prized and pristine green spaces. These include the beautiful 142-acre Forest Ridge Preserve and the Lang Pavilion (where this event will take place), sections of Cleveland Metroparks South Chagrin Reservation, U.S. President James A. Garfield’s cabin and birth site, and more. Registration fees and all donations benefit the non-profit Moreland Hills Parks Commission. This annual event provides the Parks Commission with its primary source of funds.

The Parks Commission’s mission is to support preservation, improvements, and enjoyment of our local parks for all. Proceeds from last year’s Head For The Hills! event helped to provide new signage at Forest Ridge and procure materials for resurfacing and improving the park’s trails. This year the Commission hopes to begin supporting the Village as it works toward replacing and repairing the park’s picnic tables at the Lang Pavilion, installing new benches along the trail network and implementing various other improvements in the park. These initiatives will impact the thousands of community members who visit the park each year.

We are proud of our scenic, challenging and competitive 5K through the valley! But you don’t have to be a runner to enjoy this event. Experience the trails of Forest Ridge Preserve on our 1.5 mile self-guided hike or naturalist-guided hike — bring the whole family!

All participants in the 5K and hike will receive a custom Head for the Hills tote bag, as well as chances for other prizes.” 5K competitors have a chance to win overall and age group prizes. Enjoy coffee and breakfast from Stevie Bean mobile food and coffee truck. And for everyone, there will be free kids activities, crafts and more.

NovaCare Rehabilitation will provide on-site care to help participants perform their best and recover quickly and safely. This includes pre-event warm ups and taping to prevent injuries, as well as post-race recovery treatments. They can also help assess aches, pains and acute injuries.

Come experience the beauty of the Chagrin River valley while supporting a great local cause at Head for the Hills 2026!

START TIMES

8:00 am Runner/Hiker registration and packet pickup

8:15 am Coffee and breakfast available from Stevie Bean!

8:45 am CHAGRIN RIVER ROAD CLOSES

9:00 am 5K Run starts

9:00 am 1.5 mile hike start

9:00 am Kids activities start

10:00 am 5K awards announcement

TIMING SYSTEM

5K run MyLaps BibTag Chip timed

REGISTRATION

5K run $25.00 (Kids 6-15: $15.00)

1.5 Mile Hike $25.00 (Kids ages 6-15: $15.00)

All others No registration required (donations appreciated)

Any kids age 5 and under are free to participate (giveaway not included)

EARLY PACKET PICKUP

4:00-6:30 pm Friday, October 2, 2026

Fleet Feet

30679 Pinetree Blvd.

Pepper Pike, OH 44124

AWARDS

5K Run only

Top Overall Male & Female winners - $75 Fleet Feet gift cards. 2nd Overall Male & Female - $50 Fleet Feet gift cards

Plus, awards to top 3 Male and Female finishers in each age group:

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over

RUN/HIKE REGISTRANTS RECEIVE

Commemorative "Head for the Hills!" canvas tote bag!

Snacks and refreshments post-race

Chances for various other giveaways

Massage and stretching provided by NovaCare Rehabilitation

RUN/HIKE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

5K Run

Challenge yourself on this scenic out and back course along beautiful Chagrin River Road (recently resurfaced for a smooth running experience!). Gently rolling hills, lovely homes and early fall colors welcome competitive racers and anyone seeking an enjoyable workout regardless of pace.

1.5-mile Hike

Traverses hills, ravines, and streams through the beautifully wooded and diverse trails in Forest Ridge Preserve. You can make the hike a self-guided experience at your own pace. Or you can join local educators / naturalists for a guided group experience to learn about the Forest Ridge natural ecosystem. Both options will be available for you to choose at the start of the event.

FAMILY AND SOCIAL EVENTS

Head for the Hills! Is about getting more people out to experience our fantastic parks. Bring the whole family and enjoy kids activities and crafts, and more. Or just hang out in the beautiful Lang Pavilion enjoying the warmth of the fireplace and meeting your Moreland Hills neighbors!

Start Time: 9:00am EDT

Price: Free to all (donations are appreciated)

MORE INFORMATION

Call Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933

*Sorry, dogs are not allowed at this race.

We look forward to you joining us for the 10th Annual Pals In Motion event, presented by Sensical, Inc.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS YEAR'S EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

At InMotion®, we’re committed to helping people with Parkinson’s disease and their families feel better every day—and your participation in Pals In Motion makes it all possible.

The 2026 in-person event will include:

• 5K Run

• 5K Walk

• Virtual Run/Walk

• 1-Mile Family Walk

• Field Day Challenge

• Art Activities

• Music Activities

InMotion® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Funds raised from his event fund life-changing physical wellness, creative movement, arts, education, support and research programs to our Parkinson’s community. Since our programming is leading to ground-breaking research, what we are achieving at InMotion® is helping others worldwide who are living with Parkinson’s disease.

You can run, walk, join a team, donate, become a sponsor, or just fundraise for InMotion®. With your participation, this year’s Pals In Motion event will provide the resources needed to help people in our community face the challenges of Parkinson’s disease.

Come out and feel the excitement surrounding our Ursuline Arrows campus!

From our cross country and track & field team to you, we welcome you to run through Pepper Pike, the Ursuline College campus and Merici Crossings.

Arrows Nation will be rooting for you through gradual inclines and road racing as you run to support our XC/T&F program. Immediately following the race, join in on our Ursuline Fall Festival in the main quad for food trucks, music and fun.

All proceeds go towards the student-athlete experience both in and out of the classroom and races. We greatly appreciate your generosity!

The UC 5K is an official 2026 Cleveland Road Race Series event. Learn More at RoadRaceSeries.com

Race Information

Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026

Location: Ursuline College - Stano Athletic Center (2550 Lander Rd Pepper Pike, OH 44124)

Race Morning Packet Pickup: 8:30 am - 9:45 am

5K and 1-Mile Start: 10:00 am

Post Race Celebration: 11:00 am

Fees (5K and 1-Mile)

• $35 - through race morning

• Students, faculty, alumni and friends receive $5 off with the Ursuline College discount code.

• Email [email protected] prior to sign-up for the UC code!

• If paying by cash or check, a paper form must be printed and mailed to Hermes Sports at the bottom of the page the Wednesday before race day.

What's Included

• A Chip Timed 5K and Race Bib

• A UC Race Shirt *shirt sizes guaranteed if registered by 9/15

• A Raffle Ticket

• Post Race Refreshments

• Awards for the Top Male Female and Team Finishers

Make a Team

• Find at least 2 friends and create your own team for the UC 5K!

• This 3+ person Team will race for the Top Team Award by taking the lowest 3 combined finisher times in the 5K.

• During online registration, the team captain will CREATE a team name and team members will JOIN that team when they register.

• Learn More: HERE