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BRING THE NOISE!
Cleveland's BEST Fourth of July race is back! Put on your best Red, White, and Blue and take to the streets for this fast and flat 5 Miler. This event is open to all ages and abilities. Join the kid's run (shirt optional) or 1 mile walk so you can still get the awesome swag including a Brooks running shirt, finish line goodies, and more!
Race Day Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Timeline
7:00 AM - Registration/Packet Pick Up opens at Bay High School
8:30 AM - 5 Miler begins
8:40 AM - 1 Mile Run/Walk begins
10:00 AM - Kids Track Dash on the Track (start expected after bulk of 5 Mile Runners are finished)
Festival Dates presented by Bay Village Kiwanis
July 1 through 4 at Cahoon Park
Visit Bay Village Kiwanis for all festival details
Runner Perks:
o Late sign-ups will receive a quality soft fit shirt with the same design. (Shirt size may not be guaranteed if you register less than 2 weeks before the event)
Custom finisher medal
Chipped time
USATF Certified 5 Mile course
Finish line goodies, including popsicles and more!
Age Group and Overall awards
NEW! Discount off Curly Fries at annual Festival held at Cahoon Park
Runner Photos
*Kids Track Dash may pay $10 to purchase a shirt
Kids Track Dash
The Kids' Track Dash will take place on the Track at approximately 10am starting at the inflatable arch. Please be at the track by 9:45am for instruction. This is different from the annual 1 Mile Run
Award Categories
5 Mile Run
Top 1 M/F
Top 3 in 5 Year Age Groups from 14 & Under to 80 & Over
Top M/F Master & Grandmaster
1 Mile Run/Walk
Top 1 M/F 13 & Under
Top 1 in Age Groups (7 & Under, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13)
Ruck
Packet Pick Up:
July 2 at Second Sole in Lakewood from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
July 3 at Second Sole in Lakewood from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Race Day starting at 7:00 AM at Bay High School Track (Finish Line Area)
Join us on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Cahoon Park in Bay Village, Ohio, for a run and walk honoring Amy Mihaljevic.
The Amy Mihaljevic Memorial Run & Walk started out as Walk for Amy during the 2020 COVID year. As interest in the annual event grew, the Mihaljevic family wanted to expand the event to include a 5K race. Amy was an energetic girl that loved staying active riding horses, riding her bike with friends, or playing in the neighborhood. This race celebrates Amy's enthusiasm, zest for life, and love for people. Run or Walk with that in mind. Amy is forever in our hearts and is Never Forgotten.
Entrance Fee & Donation:
Your financial contribution to this event either as a runner / walker or donor, will directly impact the investigation's ability to bring justice to Amy's killer and renews hope for the Mihaljevic family that Amy is Never Forgotten by the community at large.
The Amy Fund was established as a budget line-item to help fray the costs for the ongoing investigation. Although the city has a budget for the police department, the amount of money it costs to run DNA testing can run in the thousands of dollars each year. The police department receives funds for the investigation through the fiscal year budget, various outside agencies, and grant money. The AMY FUND allows the police department to tap into funds without the wait time that occurs before receiving grant money. DNA testing for one hair currently costs $7,000. The police department estimates that it will spend upwards of $75,000 DNA testing in the upcoming year.
Event Address: Cahoon Park East Parking Lot, 459 Cahoon Rd, Bay Village, OH 44140
A Video from Amy's Family: Link Here
Virtual Option
Select the Virtual Run/Walk and we will ship the shirt to you. You may support from anywhere across the continental United States. Shirts will be shipped close to race day.
Event Day Timeline
7:30 AM - Packet Pick Up and Registration Opens
9:00 AM - 5k run begins
9:00 AM - 1 mile walk begins
9:30 AM - Kids Dash
10:00 AM - Awards
Participant Perks
Chip-timed 5k run/walk
Amy Mihaljevic Memorial Medal
Post race refreshments and music
We look forward to seeing you on event day!