Lake Erie Silver Dolphins

This is our new registration site to sign up for the Lake Medina Open Water Swim Group. This will be our 12th year !

You must sign up each year to be a member of this group.

Once you have sign up we will send to you a copy of the require group permit and official swim cap. The Official swim cap will be green this year!

You must be at least 18 years old to participate in this swim group.

The swim season for 2026 will be from May 1st to October 31, 2026.

We would like to thank the Medina Co Park system for their continued support of our group for the last 11 years.

The cost for the yearly membership is $15. For this nominal price you will be provided the approved swim cap and permit for the season.

We will also be accepting donations on this site or you can PayPal or Venmo to [email protected]

Your donations will be given to the park system and the park officers in way of donations

We can always use volunteer support to manage this group which was first formed in 2015

Please contact us directly with any questions

North Coast Multisports, Inc.

[email protected]

330-686-1680 Office Phone

Join us for the 28th Anniversary of the Great Pumpkin Race!

Join us for the 28th Anniversary Great Pumpkin Race on Saturday, October 31 at the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 2950 Whipple Ave NW, Canton, OH 44708.

Our race headquarters offers inside holding areas and restroom facilities. Wheelchairs, strollers and dogs are welcome at our family friendly, inclusive event. In addition to the road events, we have pumpkin cart racing, pumpkin decorating and the chance to Guess the Weight of the Giant Pumpkin!

This is an In-Person Race!

At this time we do not offer a virtual race option.

Want to make the entire weekend spooky fun?

We are partnering with Run To You Racing The Haunted Forest Marathon, which is run Sunday, Oct. 25 in Canal Fulton. Those who complete BOTH the Great Pumpkin 4 Miler AND ANY of the Haunted Forest distances will receive a special 9 LIVES CHALLENGE MEDAL!

Packet Packet Pickup

Friday, October 30 at 4:00-6:30 PM

Saturday, October 31 starting at 7:00 AM

100 Yard Lil' Pumpkin Dash (Ages 7 & Under) begins at 8:15 am. Finisher medals for the 100 Yard finishers. This is a untimed event!

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk begins at 9:00 am. Finisher medals given for the 1 mile finishers. This is a untimed event and not part of the Challenge Series event!

4 Mile Run/Walk also begins at 9:00 am. This is a timed event and qualifies for the Challenger Series.

Awards:

Top 3 male and female finishers

Top 3 male and female finishers in age groups 1-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80+

Largest Team category...prizes for the top team with the most registrants combined in the Lil Pumpkin Dash, 1 Miler Fun Run/Walk and the 4 Miler.

Long-Sleeve Tee for all registrants. Discount is available for a No Shirt option of $8 up to Race Day! Shirt only option is also available for those who want to support our event, however this option will be disabled on 10/3/25.

Special Olympians...whether they are past, present or potential athletes... all with developmental disabilities are encouraged to join us and can register at the Special Olympian pricing. Buddies or caregivers are welcome to walk along at no cost (no race number, shirt or finisher medal).

Cause/Donation

Since our race began in 1998, we have raised thousands of dollars to support Special Olympic athletes in the Stark County area. More than 500 people with developmental disabilities living in Stark County participate in Special Olympics programs. The year around programs include: basketball, flag football, power lifting, softball, swimming, corn hole and track & field. Proceeds from the Annual Great Pumpkin Race help purchase uniforms, equipment, field/venue rental and much more for the athletes. Special Olympics Ohio - Stark DD is a 501c3 organization. All funds raised stay LOCAL to support local athletes. Donations can be made through the registration process.

Women's Cyclocross Skills Clinic — Northeast Ohio Cyclocross

Sunday, August 30th | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Cumberland Park, 1740 Cumberland Rd, Cleveland Hts, OH 44118

Whether you're brand new to 'cross or looking to sharpen your handling before race day, this clinic is your chance to build confidence on the bike in a fun, low-pressure setting. All levels are welcome — this is the most accessible discipline in cycling, and there's no better way to try it out or level up your skills.

We're building a mini-course covering every core cyclocross skill: mounts and dismounts, barriers, cornering, carries, cambers, and starts. You'll work through each skill station with course breakdown, bike handling tips, and hands-on coach feedback along the way.

This clinic will be held rain or shine — both are part of racing 'cross, so come dressed for the weather and ready to ride. We do have a pavilion to take breaks and keep gear dry!

Parking: Pool parking area next to the basketball courts. Our pavilion is behind the pool area.

Cost: Free

Bikes: Any bike works — cyclocross, gravel, or mountain bike in good repair are all welcome. We will have Jerry Shere available to help with any mechanical issues that arise during the clinic

RSVP: [www.bikereg.com/neocx-clinic contact [email protected] or [email protected] ]

Your Coaches

Tove Shere

Tove holds a BA in Physical Education and has worked as a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, and USA Triathlon coach since 1995. A 7x National Champion in Cyclocross as a Masters athlete, she also earned a silver medal at the 2008 Cyclocross Masters World Championships in Belgium. Beyond 'cross, Tove has competed across a wide range of disciplines — time trials, duathlon, triathlon, snowshoe, and cross country skiing — bringing decades of multi-sport experience to her coaching.

Korin Evans

Korin is the founder of Whole Body Athlete, a strength and nutrition coaching business for active women and endurance athletes. She's a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach and menopause coaching specialist who has worked in health and fitness since 2019. She's competed in many cycling disciplines including; road racing, criteriums, mountain bike and gravel, but cyclocross is her most favorite. She was the Ohio State Masters Champion in Cyclocross in 2022, finisher at Crushar in the Tushar Gravel, Beaver, Utah in 2019 and has been racing competitively for 13 years.

Schedule

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Skills Clinic

Rotating stations covering mounts/dismounts, barriers, cornering, carries, cambers, and starts, with coach instruction and feedback throughout.

We’ll start with a course walk, move through each station, learn ‘course breakdown’ then run practice laps at the end.

What to Bring

• Any off-road bike in good working condition (cyclocross, gravel or mountain bike)

• Helmet is REQUIRED

• Water Bottle

• Snacks, water and electrolytes will be provided by Whole Body Athlete Coaching

• Weather-appropriate clothing — this clinic runs rain or shine — we have a pavilion to keep gear dry in wet weather!

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