Parma Run-Walk for Pierogies

🎉 Race Overview

In 2026, the Parma Run-Walk for Pierogies will turn FIFTEEN years old! Once again, many charities and community projects will be recipients of the proceeds.

• Guaranteed to the first 600 participants: our signature t-shirt, pierogies on site from Perla Pierogies along with a certificate for free pierogies courtesy of Parma’s own Perla Pierogies.
• Cooling Off: We will also have icey, wet towels to cool you off right after the finish line.
• Awards: The top three women and men in our many age categories will win our famous pierogie necklace award.
• Location: Our event takes place on the very flat Tri-C West Campus conveniently located at 11000 West Pleasant Valley Road. We hope you will join us on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

📅 Race Date

Saturday, June 27, 2026

📍 Location

Tri-C Western Campus - 11000 Pleasant Valley Road

🕖 Start Times

Packet Pickup and New Registration: 6am to 7:15am

5K and 1 Mile: 7:30am

📦 Pre Race Packet Pick Up

Friday June 26, 2026 - Tri C Western Campus - 5pm to 7pm. Right off of Pleasant Valley in front of the entrance.

🏁 Race Day

Race Day Packet Pickup/Registration: 6:00am to 7:15am

Race: 1 Mile and 5k at 7:30am

📏 Distance

1 Mile and 5k distances

💰 Registration Fee

• Pre-Registration: until 9am on Friday June 27 - $35
• Day of Registration: Packet Pick up and Day of Registration - $40
• Ages 11 and Under: $20

🏆 What You Get

• First 600 pre-registered: are guaranteed a t-shirt.
• Finish Line Treats: All participants will also receive Perla Pierogies at the finish line AND a certificate for free pierogies courtesy of Parma’s own Perla Pierogies.
• New This Year: All participants will receive a pierogie finisher award!
• Chip Timed: 5k Race with Live Results along with a 5k and 1 Mile Bib for those not being timed.
• Post Race: snacks and water.

🏅 Awards

Top Overall male and female in 5k. Age groups of 11&under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,75-79 and 80 & Over. Pierogie awards to top three male and female finishers in each division.

📞 Contact

Contact Race Director Sean Patrick Brennan for questions, sponsorships, etc. at pierogie5k@gmail.com or 567-309-0318.

🔗 More Info

For more information, visit the official race page.