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, and a certificate for free pierogies courtesy of Parma’s own Perla Pierogies.
• Cooling Comfort: We will have icy, 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.

📅 Contact Information

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

📅 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

• Distances: 1 Mile and 5k distances

💵 Registration Fee

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

🎁 What You Get

• Guaranteed t-shirt: First 600 pre-registered are guaranteed a t-shirt.
• Free Pierogies: All participants will also receive a certificate for free pierogies courtesy of Parma’s own Perla Pierogies.
• New Finisher Award: All participants will receive a pierogie finisher award!
• Race Timing: Chip Timed 5k Race with Live Results along with a 5k and 1 Mile Bib for those not being timed.
• Post Race Snacks: Participants can enjoy 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.

🔗 More Information

For further details, visit our official race page.