🏞️ Shaker Lakes Hike & Run

On Sunday, September 15, the Shaker Lakes Parklands will be filled with the energy and enthusiasm of runners, hikers, and community members of all ages when the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes hosts its annual and always-popular Hike & Run event. We invite you to join the festivities! The price will increase on race day so sign up early! Well-behaved leashed dogs are allowed on hikes and runs if they stay near the back. More Info

👟 What is the Hike & Run?

Run:

• 5k or 10k road race with chip timing and awards on a beautiful course around Shaker Lakes.
• 1 Mile Run/Walk: chip-timed, using the streets of the 5k/10k course.

Hike: Guided hikes in distances from 1 mile to 6 miles to explore the city and parks.

🕒 Hike & Run Day Timeline

• 7:00 AM: Packet Pick Up and Registration Open
• 8:30 AM: 5k and 10k start
• 8:35 AM: 1 Mile Start
• 8:45 AM: Hikes begin
• 10:00 AM: Awards and prizes

🏆 Awards

$100 cash awards to the Top Overall Male and Female in the 5k and 10k. Cookie Medals to the Top 3 Male and Female in each age group in the 5k and 10k. 100% of donations go to the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes!

💰 Fundraising Incentives

Setup is simple and easy: create your personal fundraising page during registration, then share to start raising funds that will support the Nature Center's mission!

• Raise $100: Entry fee refund.
• Raise $250: Nature Center hat or water bottle, and entry fee refund.
• Raise $500: Hike & Run sweatshirt, hat or water bottle, and entry fee refund.
• Raise $1,000: Pair of tickets to the annual Nature Center Benefit, sweatshirt, hat or water bottle, and entry fee refund.

Incentives earned after September 13 available after the race, by October 1. Participants will be contacted to arrange pick up.

Special thanks to our partners: Cleveland Hiking Club, Luna Bakery Café, and The Wine Spot.