14th Annual Outrace Epilepsy! 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

Location: Cleveland Metropark Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
Type: Walk

Official registration Results

At a glance

Run for a cause at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, with 10K, 5K, and 1-mile options, plus all-day zoo admission included.

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For a Cause

The 14th Annual Outrace Epilepsy! event invites you to run or walk through the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, supporting the Epilepsy Association's vital local programs. Choose from a 10K, 5K, or a 1-mile fun walk/run, all while contributing to epilepsy awareness and assistance in Northeast Ohio. Your registration includes all-day zoo admission, making it a meaningful and enjoyable experience for a great cause.

From the organizer

The Epilepsy Association is excited to be at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo hosting its annual race. Outrace Epilepsy! is the new name for the event, previously know as Race the River . Join us for our 10K and 5K courses as well as a 1-mile fun walk/run through the beautiful zoo. The races will begin around 8:30AM. Online registration closes at 9AM on Friday, August 14. Day of registration fees will increase by $5.

After the race, the fun doesn't have to end! All-day admission to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is included with your Outrace Epilepsy! registration!

ALL spectators wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo, even if you are a zoo member.

Pre-Registration Fees: 10K- $45.00 5K- $35.00 1-Mile- $25.00 *all registration fees will increase by $5 for day of registration

All registration includes: -Official Outrace Epilepsy! promotional item -Free zoo access after the race ends -Chip timing for the 10K and 5K races -Custom top finisher medals -Post race refreshments -Online results posted same day -And more!

Race Day Timeline: -7:30 AM- Check-in, day-of registration, and packet pick-up opens -8:30 AM- 10K starts -8:30 AM- 5K starts -8:45 AM- 1 Mile starts -9:30 AM- Awards ceremony begins

Location: 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109

Make Your Miles Count Even More! One way to share the work of our agency and mission is to become a charity team fundraiser! Below are simple ways to fundraise for this event:

1. Sign up for the race and to become a fundraiser or start a fundraising team during registration: Reach out to your friends, family, colleagues, and local businesses to donate to help reach your team’s over-all goal which helps to raise epilepsy awareness!

2.Set your goal: We suggest $500 for individuals and $2,000 for teams. Those who raise $250+ earn an exclusive Outrace Epilepsy! prize (shipped after event) Those who raise $500+ get the exclusive prize and their race registration fee re-funded back to them.

3. Fund-Your-Run: Get sponsored for your run! Ask friends, family, and co-workers to sponsor you per mile. This is an easy way to get others involved and to quickly reach your personal fundraising goal.