🎉 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.