2 running and walking events in Niles, Ohio
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Niles
2 events in Niles-
Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 1:00 PMSee full details
3rd Annual Niles St. Paddy’s Day 5K Run / Walk Supporting Niles American Legion Charities
1 PM Start, Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Registration and after race awards and party at Tlaquepaque Mexican Restaurant - 41 South Main Street, Niles
Sunday, March 15th – 1:00 PM race start. Registration and packet pick up begins at 11:30 am
Registration, awards and post-race party will be at Tlaquepaque – 41 South Main Street, Niles, OH. Your entry includes one complimentary Tlaquepaque drink (soft drink, beer or well drink).
Awards – Medals will be presented to the top two male and female runners overall and to the top two finishers in each of these age groups: 14 and under, 15 – 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 and over.
Course –The race will start and finish at Tlaquepaque. The course follows the Niles Greenway Trail out and back to the finish at Tlaquepaque. The race will be chip timed by Gopher Running.
Registration – The entry fee is $25 for pre-registration and $30 on the day of the race. All participants registered by March 1st will be guaranteed a race shirt.
Participants may find further information and register online at www.gopherarun.com
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Sun, Sep 13, 2026 at 11:00 AMSee full details
🐝 Bee a Friend Festival & Parade is a kid-centered community event celebrating kindness, inclusion, and being a good friend.
Join us for a Best Friends Parade, Sensory Friendly Activities, a thoughtfully curated market featuring vendors who support the autism community through resources and lived experience, first responder trucks, and a sensory-friendly indoor pavilion designed for calm breaks and quiet time.
🎟️ Raffles will be held throughout the day, and all sponsorships benefit Logan’s Landing Project and our mission to help make play and travel more accessible for all families.
👯 Decorate your parade group as your favorite friendly duo (costumes encouraged, never required!)
🏆 Prizes for best costumes and decorations
🌈 Sensory-aware • Family-friendly • Everyone belongs
✨ Come for what works for your family and stay as long as you’d like