3 running, walking, and fun run events in Strongsville, Ohio
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Strongsville
3 events in Strongsville-
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Please join us for the Achievement Centers for Children’s 36th Annual A Most Excellent Race at Camp Cheerful in Strongsville!
New for 2026: Anyone who registers after June 14, 2026 will not be guaranteed a shirt and sizes will be subject to availability on event day.
The Camp Cheerful Classic is back for 2026! This spirited dash/walk is open to our CampTherapeutic Horsemanship, Adapted Sports, River Rock, and all other ACC clients on the grounds of Camp Cheerful at 8:30am on race day. This event is free for our client participants! Register online today!
Participants and non-participants can also help support the recreation services at Camp Cheerful by becoming a fundraiser! Click DONATE on the race web page to get started!
Achievement Centers for Children - Camp Cheerful 15000 Cheerful Lane, Strongsville OH 44136
Registration and Check-In
Check-In opens at 7:30 a.m. All participants are to check in at the registration tent to receive your bib and t-shirt. Additional donations accepted on race day.
The Camp Cheerful Classic, a non competitive dash/walk for our clients will kick off at 8:30 am.
Race Start
The Race will begin at 9.00 a.m.
Parking
Parking is at the Best Western Hotel 15471 Royalton Road, Strongsville. Shuttle buses will provide round trip transportation to Camp Cheerful.
Please look for the Shuttle signs in the hotel parking lot. Please allot yourself time to shuttle to Camp Cheerful.
Handicapped participants will have parking available at Camp Cheerful.
The entrance to Camp is on a single lane bridge, please look for and follow volunteer instruction when entering or exiting.
Dogs
Only qualified service animals are permitted at Camp Cheerful.
Strollers
Strollers are permitted on the course.
Family Activities
Weather permitting, we will have limited family activities to include a coloring station, craft and athletic balls for play in the field.
Food and Beverage
Water and snacks will be provided.
VIRTUAL RUN
Want to participate from out of town? You still can! Complete the 5K or 10kk on your own. Run or walk, outdoors or on a treadmill – you choose!
If you would like to submit your 5K result, please click HERE prior to our race day on June 28.
Virtual event participants can live anywhere! Please feel free to invite family and friends from around the country to join you.
T- shirts must be picked up at the Race or at one of ACC’s sites – email [email protected] to arrange a pick up at one the sites post-race
Awards
Awards will be distributed at the awards tent. Scan the QR code at the tent to see your results and you can pick up at the awards tent beginning at 930am. Virtual participants are not eligible for awards.
Awards presented to the top three overall male and female runners, as well as the top three male and female in the following age groups:
19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
About the Achievement Centers for Children
The mission of the Achievement Centers for Children is to empower children and adults with disabilities and their families to achieve their greatest potential. We have been serving northeast Ohio for over 80 years. Camp Cheerful has been serving the community for over 75 years as Ohio's first barrier free or fully accessible camp for people with disabilities. Today, children and adults with physical, developmental and sensory disabilities continue to enjoy and benefit from typical camp activities.
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Sun, Sep 20, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
Walk, run, or just come for the FUN!
Join us Sunday, September 20th at 9:00am for our 2nd Annual KWF Cleveland 5k FUN Run and 1 Mile Walk in the Bonnie Park area of the Cleveland Metroparks in Strongsville.
It will be a day packed full of FUN, including a KWF gift delivery to a well-deserving woman with breast cancer, a VIP area for our KWF gift recipients and breast cancer survivors and a post-race community celebration with a DJ, food trucks, children's activities and more!
Help our KWF Cleveland Chapter put FUN on the calendars of more women & families LIVING with breast cancer in Northeast Ohio.
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Sat, Nov 21, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
It's the Fall Classic's 50th Anniversary, and we are bringing an exciting change to this classic race. The Fall Classic will be a two-day race: the 5k will be on Saturday, November 21st, and the Half Marathon and Relay will be on Sunday, November 22nd.
This will allow us to welcome more runners and also offer a Foxy Challenge, completing both events! Join the Cleveland Road Runners Club for the 50th running of the Fall Classic 1/2 marathon and 5K at Bonnie Park. Over the past 5 decades, thousands of runners have enjoyed this fast, scenic course run entirely in the beautiful Cleveland Metroparks.
The 5K & half marathon are USA Track & Field–certified! Both courses are flat and fast, running primarily along the scenic Valley Parkway road through the Cleveland Metroparks — ideal for chasing a personal best. Each day is capped at 1000 runners.
We encourage everyone to carpool to keep the impact on the Cleveland Metroparks at a minimum. Parking is at the RTA parking lot at the corner of Rt. 80 entrance and Pearl Road.
Race Location:
Both races will start and finish at Bonnie Park Picnic Area (Link to Google Pin)
NEW for 2026, the Foxy Challenge!
Sign up for the Foxy Challenge: race the 5K on Saturday and the half marathon on Sunday! Making it a fun + challenging race weekend!
Race Timeline:
- Saturday, November 21st | 5K
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7:30 AM | Packet pick up opens (5k & Foxy Challenge only)
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9:00 AM | 5K Start
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10:00 AM | Kids Dash
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Awards to follow
- Sunday, November 22nd | Half marathon
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7:30 AM | Packet pick up opens
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8:15 AM | Early starter wave
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9:00 AM | Half Marathon start (individual & relay teams)
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Awards to follow
*Note, the above time is subject to change
Half Maraton | Early Start (Optional):
On Sunday, November 22nd, walkers are welcome to start early at 8:15 AM.
Runners Perks:
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Finisher Medal for all participants (stay tuned for design)
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1/4 zip pullover included for all participants, including 5k (stay tuned for design)
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Beer from Masthead at the Masthead Beer Garden at the Race Site!
- One beer ticket is included with registration
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Chip Time and Live Results
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Awards
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The Overall winner
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First Master
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First Grand Master
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Top 3 in each age group: Under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
- Relay Teams will receive a runner belt to keep
Local Clubs & Organizations
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Club
USA Swimming Club. 459 members.
[email protected] +1 216-702-4924