Spring in the Park Women's 10k/5k

🌸 Spring in the Park Women's 5K and 10K | Saturday, May 2, 2026 🌸

Join us for a spectacular women's-only 5K and 10K through the breathtaking Cleveland Metroparks. As we unite in the name of fitness, our mission is to raise awareness for the powerful link between staying active and offsetting dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. All paces and abilities are welcome. Special price for 18 and under runners.

👟 Event Details: Ladies, get ready for a chip-timed run and walk on a fast and gorgeous course! Gentlemen, your support is invaluable—come cheer us on or volunteer at the finish line or water stop. 

💰 Top Finishers Win Gift Cards for the 10K & 5K:

• 1st Place: $75 value
• 2nd Place: $60 value
• 3rd Place: $50
• Top Master: $60
• Top Grand Master: $60

Ruck | Hardened Steel | Competitive Division

• Awards: This is our only award-eligible category.
  • Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Female finishers for events with over 5 females or top 1 of each for less than 5.

🌐 Schedule of Events:

Thursday, April 30: Packet Pick Up | Hope Yoga | 26131 Detroit Road, Westlake, OH 44145

• 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Early Packet Pick Up
  • Drop-in Yoga
    • 6:15 PM | All Levels Flow
    • 7:30 PM | Yin 
    • Special $10 drop in price for new students!

Friday, May 1: Packet Pick Up | 2nd Sole Lakewood | 18636 Detroit Rd. Lakewood, OH 44107

• 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Early Packet Pick Up
• Perfect opportunity to purchase any race day items you may need

Saturday, May 2: Race Day | South Mastick Picnic Area

• 7:30 AM | Day-of-race packet pick-up and registration begin in the picnic shelter.
• 8:00 AM | 1 Mile Walk for all ages
• 8:00 AM | Optional start for walkers ONLY in 10K (all 5K walkers start with 8:30 AM start). 
• 8:30 AM | 10K & 5K race start (common start)
• 9:00 AM | Wine area opens (will close at 11:00 AM)
• 9:00 AM | Support local jewelers
  • There will be two local jewelers selling jewelry. Purchase the perfect Mother's Day gift!
• 9:30 AM | 5K  Award ceremony (est time for awards)10K awards will follow 5K Awards
• 10:00 AM | Participant raffle
  • Bib numbers will be pulled for raffle items

All paces welcome!

🎁 Swag and Extras:

• Finisher Medal featuring our 2026 flower
• Custom 2026 swag
• Prize purse for Top Competitors
• Winter running beanie (or upgrade to the custom rain jacket)
• Age Group and Overall Awards (<19, 20-24, 25-29, ...)
• Finish line food and drink
• Runner Photos
• Special price for runners 18 and under

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Your participation supports a vital cause. Let's run together for fitness and memory health!