4 walking events in Fairview Park, Ohio

Are you faster than a leprechaun? Register to run or walk in the Gunselman's Leprechaun Chase to support Empowering Epilepsy today! 5K Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk: Beat the leprechaun and win prizes! The race will start and end at the Fairview High School track.

Runner perks:

Join us for an all-day party right after the race at Gunselman's Tavern with Irish Music!

• Awards to top finishers!

• Leprechaun Chase T-Shirt!

• Custom 5K finisher medal and pin!

• Post race food and drinks!

• 1 drink ticket - Gunselman's Tavern

• Additional prize to participants who beat the Leprechaun!

• Event is dog and stroller friendly.

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Important details:

Thursday, March 5th Early Packet Pickup from 4:00 - 7:00pm at Gunselman's Tavern: 21940 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park, OH 44126

Saturday, March 7th Race Day, Packet Pickup and Day of Registration beginning at 7:30 AM in the Fairview High School Gym.

Race Start: 9:00 AM on the Fairview High School Track.

Awards to top finishers in the 5K!

Custom finisher medal for 5K and 1 Mile and pin for 5K!

Donate and Fundraise to support Empowering Epilepsy. Help us continue to provide free or low cost programs and services!

Empowering Epilepsy connects people with epilepsy to experts and peers for education, care, and friendship. We anchor a caring community that empowers our members and their loved ones to better understand and manage their treatment plan throughout their epilepsy journey. Support for this race allows us to continue to provide free or low cost programs and services so that anyone who understands epilepsy can participate, and receive a more accurate diagnosis and treatment for seizures sooner.

🌸 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

• Awards: This is our only award-eligible category.

• Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Female finishers for events with over 5 females or top 1 of each for less than 5.

🌐 Schedule of Events:

Thursday, April 30: Packet Pick Up | Hope Yoga | 26131 Detroit Road, Westlake, OH 44145

• 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Early Packet Pick Up

• Drop-in Yoga

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

• There will be two local jewelers selling jewelry. Purchase the perfect Mother's Day gift!

• 9:30 AM | 5K Award ceremony (est time for awards)10K awards will follow 5K Awards

• 10:00 AM | Participant raffle

• Bib numbers will be pulled for raffle items

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

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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.

• The loops and start/finish will pass amongst the festivities for an atmosphere you won't want to miss

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

• Opt out for some added savings

• 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.