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🌸 Spring in the Park Women's 5K and 10K | Saturday, May 2, 2026 🌸
Join us for a spectacular women's-only 5K and 10K through the breathtaking Cleveland Metroparks. As we unite in the name of fitness, our mission is to raise awareness for the powerful link between staying active and offsetting dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. All paces and abilities are welcome. Special price for 18 and under runners.
👟 Event Details: Ladies, get ready for a chip-timed run and walk on a fast and gorgeous course! Gentlemen, your support is invaluable—come cheer us on or volunteer at the finish line or water stop.
💰 Top Finishers Win Gift Cards for the 10K & 5K:
1st Place: $75 value
2nd Place: $60 value
3rd Place: $50
Top Master: $60
Top Grand Master: $60
Ruck | Hardened Steel | Competitive Division
🌐 Schedule of Events:
Thursday, April 30: Packet Pick Up | Hope Yoga | 26131 Detroit Road, Westlake, OH 44145
o 6:15 PM | All Levels Flow
o 7:30 PM | Yin
o Special $10 drop in price for new students!
Friday, May 1: Packet Pick Up | 2nd Sole Lakewood | 18636 Detroit Rd. Lakewood, OH 44107
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Early Packet Pick Up
Perfect opportunity to purchase any race day items you may need
Saturday, May 2: Race Day | South Mastick Picnic Area
7:30 AM | Day-of-race packet pick-up and registration begin in the picnic shelter.
8:00 AM | 1 Mile Walk for all ages
8:00 AM | Optional start for walkers ONLY in 10K (all 5K walkers start with 8:30 AM start).
8:30 AM | 10K & 5K race start (common start)
9:00 AM | Wine area opens (will close at 11:00 AM)
9:00 AM | Support local jewelers
9:30 AM | 5K Award ceremony (est time for awards)10K awards will follow 5K Awards
10:00 AM | Participant raffle
All paces welcome!
🎁 Swag and Extras:
Finisher Medal featuring our 2026 flower
Custom 2026 swag
Prize purse for Top Competitors
Winter running beanie (or upgrade to the custom rain jacket)
Age Group and Overall Awards (<19, 20-24, 25-29, ...)
Finish line food and drink
Runner Photos
Special price for runners 18 and under
🔍 Read the FAQ Here: Click Me
Your participation supports a vital cause. Let's run together for fitness and memory health!
We're heading south—Cleveland-style—for the Little Carolina run on June 20th! While we’re not making the trip to the real Carolinas, we are bringing the southern vibes to the Cleveland Metroparks 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.
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
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.