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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
Bonnie Park Dr, Strongsville, OH 44136, Strongsville OH
Half · 5K
33–46°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
42–51°F
dry
2024
32–38°F
dry
2023
39–48°F
rain
2022
22–43°F
dry
2021
35–44°F
rain
2020
38–52°F
dry
2019
34–51°F
dry
2018
26–35°F
dry
2017
38–52°F
dry
2016
29–34°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
33°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
The 5K & half marathon are USA Track & Field–certified! Both courses are flat and fast, running primarily along the scenic Valley Parkway road through the Cleveland Metroparks — ideal for chasing a personal best. Each day is capped at 1000 runners.
We encourage everyone to carpool to keep the impact on the Cleveland Metroparks at a minimum. Parking is at the RTA parking lot at the corner of Rt. 80 entrance and Pearl Road.
Race Location:
Both races will start and finish at Bonnie Park Picnic Area (Link to Google Pin)
NEW for 2026, the Foxy Challenge!
Sign up for the Foxy Challenge: race the 5K on Saturday and the half marathon on Sunday! Making it a fun + challenging race weekend!
Race Timeline:
- Saturday, November 21st | 5K
- 7:30 AM | Packet pick up opens (5k & Foxy Challenge only)
- 9:00 AM | 5K Start
- 10:00 AM | Kids Dash
- Awards to follow
- Sunday, November 22nd | Half marathon
- 7:30 AM | Packet pick up opens
- 8:15 AM | Early starter wave
- 9:00 AM | Half Marathon start (individual & relay teams)
- Awards to follow
*Note, the above time is subject to change
Half Maraton | Early Start (Optional):
On Sunday, November 22nd, walkers are welcome to start early at 8:15 AM.
Runners Perks:
- Finisher Medal for all participants
- 1/4 zip pullover included for all participants, including 5k
- Beer from Masthead at the Masthead Beer Garden at the Race Site!
- One beer ticket is included with registration
- Chip Time and Live Results
- Awards
- The Overall winner
- First Master
- First Grand Master
- Top 3 in each age group: Under 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
- Relay Teams will receive a runner belt to keep
Course map
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