2 running and walking events in Middleburg Heights, Ohio

DATE

Saturday, April 18 , 2026

PLACE

Southwest General - Main Campus

18697 Bagley Road

Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

The race will begin and end on the southeast side of Southwest General's Main Campus. (course is on the Cleveland Metroparks’ Lake to Lake Trail). Please proceed to the southern parking lot, which is off of Old Oak Boulevard. Signage will direct you.

START TIMES

8:00 a.m.- Race Day Registration and Packet Pick up- Outside, in the basement of Garage D

8:45 a.m.- Pre-race warm up outside

9:00 a.m.- 5K (3.1- mile) run and 1 mile walk beginning at Southwest General

10:30 a.m.- Approximate time for awards presentation

TIMING

5K Chip Timed

REGISTRATION - ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES 4/18 AT 9:00AM

5K Run (Chip Timed)

$25 (deadline is Friday, April 10, 2026)

$30 (April 11 through race day)

1 Mile Walk (Non-Timed)

$20 (deadline is Friday, April 10, 2026)

$25 (April 11 through race day)

All mailed pre-registered entries must be received by Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Please make checks payable to: Southwest General Health Center

Mail entries to:

Southwest General Health Center

Marketing Department

18697 Bagley Rd.

Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130-3497

WHAT YOU GET

LONG SLEEVE T-shirts will be given to the first 300 entrants in the run and walk.

FREE Refreshments for Walkers & runners following the race.

We look forward to seeing you!

AWARDS (5K Only)

Top man and top woman overall and Top Three (3) in the following age categories:

10 & Under, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-50, 51-55, 56-60 & 61 & Over

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933.

Event Description

The Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival in Cleveland is hosting their first ever 5k Run! Come on down to the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds to compete in an inaugural event to celebrate Celtic heritage and support the Ohio Scottish Arts School. Come for the race, stay for the festival complete with heavy athletics, Renaissance Village, and some of the best Celtic music around!

Want to get the full Scottish Games experience? Come ready to race wearing your best kilt! Although not required, awards will be given out to fastest kilt-wielding runners in both the 1 Mile and 5k runs!

Race Day: Saturday June 27th, 2026

Time: 11:00am

Location: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds

164 Eastland Rd, Berea, OH 44017

Registration Pricing- Price is per person

FEES

Early Registration Pricing

5K - $35

1 Mile - $35

Race Day Rate (June 13th-June 27th)

5k - $40

1 Mile - $40

T-Shirt is guaranteed if you register by June 13th, Shirts will be subject to availability after that date

WHAT YOU GET

Admittance into the Scottish Games Festival, T- Shirt, Participation Medal, Potential Age Group and Overall Finisher Awards

Awards

Overall 1st place finisher Male and Female will receive a Genuine Scottish Quaich

Top 3 Finishers in the following age groups for Male and Female: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and Over

Fastest 1 Mile and 5K Kilted Runner

Running in Kilts is encouraged but not required for entry in this race

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, please contact Hermes Sport and Events: 216-623-9933