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Sunday, October 4th, 2026
2230 Lee Rd, Cleveland OH
10K · 5K · 1 Mile
55–70°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
59–83°F
dry
2024
54–72°F
dry
2023
62–82°F
dry
2022
44–61°F
dry
2021
64–73°F
rain
2020
50–62°F
rain
2019
49–62°F
dry
2018
52–74°F
rain
2017
65–78°F
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2016
56–73°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 4
Cloudy · 53–76°F
Sunday, Oct 4starts near 53°F · 26% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
Event Overview
It's back! The City of Cleveland Heights and its merchants invite you to the 9th annual Happy 10k, 5k &: 1 Mile Fun Run. This chip-timed road running event will take you through the best of Cleveland Heights, including the Lee Road and Coventry merchant districts. Flat and fast with plenty of crowd support along the way, proceeds for the event go to support the Cleveland Heights Youth Scholarship Fund.
Participation Details
- Open to all ages: This run is open to all ages and abilities.
- Competitive timing: A chip-timed race for the competitive runner.
- Costume contest: Dress up for your run, and you'll automatically be entered into the happiest costume contest around.
- Pets and strollers: Happy dogs on leashes and strollers are welcome, too!
Early Packet Pick Up
- Date: Saturday, October 3rd
- Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the Wine Spot
- Additional info: You may also pick up race morning.
Race Day Schedule
- 8:00 AM: Race Day Pick Up and Registration Begins
- 9:15 AM: 1 Mile Fun Run Begins
- 10:00 AM: 5k &: 10k begins
- Awards: Planning around 10:50 AM
Your 10k, 5k &: 1 Mile Includes
- Happy T-shirt: Soft-fit, optional purchase for 1 Mile.
- Finisher Medal: Happiest Finisher Medal to all runners.
- Happy Race Bib: You will receive a Happy Race Bib!
- Beverage ticket: 1 beverage ticket - see our locations.
- Race photos: Expect race photos to capture your moments.
- Chip Timing: Chip Timed race and awards.
Course Map
Awards and Prizes
- Top Finishers Awards: Recognition for top finishers.
- Top 3 Male and Female: Awards for the top 3 male and female runners.
- Age Group Awards: Top 3 in each age category: 10 and Under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 &: Over.
Join Us!
Come for the RUN &: stay for the FUN!
For more information, visit the official race page at Cleveland Heights Happy Run.
Course map
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