About This Race
BRING THE NOISE!
Cleveland's BEST Fourth ofJuly race is back! Put on your best Red, White, and Blue and take to the streets for this fast and flat 5 Miler. This event is open to all ages and abilities. Join the kid's run (shirt optional) or 1 mile walk so you can still get the awesome swag including a Brooks running shirt, finish line goodies, and more!
Race Day Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Timeline
- 7:00 AM | Registration/Packet Pick Up opens at Bay High School
- 7:00 AM | Topo Athletic shoe demo
- 8:30 AM | 5 Miler begins
- 8:40 AM | 1 Mile Run/Walk begins
- 10:00 AM | Kids Track Dash on the Track (start expected after the bulk of 5 Mile Runners are finished)
Festival Dates presented by Bay Village Kiwanis
- July 1 through 4 at Cahoon Park
- Visit Bay Village Kiwanis for all festival details
Runner Perks:
- Brooks® Podium Short Sleeve Shirt (unisex or women's fit)
- First 900 entrants who opt in. Sizes limited.
- Late sign-ups will receive a quality soft fit shirt with the same design. (Shirt size may not be guaranteed if you register less than 2 weeks before the event)
- First 900 entrants who opt in. Sizes limited.
- Custom finisher medal
- Chipped time
- USATF Certified 5 Mile course
- Finish line goodies, including popsicles and more!
- Age Group and Overall awards
- NEW! Discount off Curly Fries at annual Festival held at Cahoon Park
- Runner Photos
- Top 1 M/F
- Top 3 in 5 Year Age Groups from 14 & Under to 80 & Over
- Top M/F Master & Grandmaster
- Top 1 M/F 13 & Under
- Top 1 in Age Groups (7 & Under, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13)
- Hardened Steel | Competitive Division: This is our only award-eligible category. Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female finishers for events with over 5 of each gender or top 1 of each for less than 5.
- July 2 at Second Sole in Lakewood from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- July 3 at Second Sole in Lakewood from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Race Day starting at 7:00 AM at Bay High School Track (Finish Line Area)
*Kids Track Dash may pay $10 to purchase a shirt
Kids Track Dash
The Kids' Track Dash will take place on the Track at approximately 10am starting at the inflatable arch. Please be at the track by 9:45am for instruction. This is different from the annual 1 Mile Run
Award Categories
5 Mile Run
1 Mile Run/Walk
Ruck
Packet Pick Up:
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