A Most Excellent Race

Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

Location: Achievement Centers for Children Camp Cheerful, 15000 Cheerful Lane, Strongsville, OH 44136
Type: Walk

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Run or walk for a wonderful cause at Camp Cheerful, supporting the Achievement Centers for Children and their mission to empower individuals with disabilities.

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From the organizer

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!