Writers in Residence’s Juvenile Justice 5K and 1-Mile Walk

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Do you believe in second chances? We do! April is recognized as Second Chance Month for juveniles incarcerated in the justice system. You can help Writers in Residence give our youth another chance and transform the lives of justice-involved youth through creative writing and mentorship by participating in its Juvenile Justice 5K and 1-mile Walk. That's right, you don't need to break a sweat to support a great cause! Whether you run, walk, or cheer along the course, your participation creates real change.

📅 Date

• When: Saturday, April 19th, 2025

📍 Location

• Address: 401 Buttermilk Falls Pkwy, Willoughby, OH 44094
• Venue: Forest Picnic Area - North Chagrin Reservation

⏰ Start Time

• Registration and Packet Pick Up: 9:00 AM
• 5K and 1 Mile: 10:00 AM

📏 Race Distance

• 5K: Chip-timed
• 1 Mile: Nonchip-timed

💰 Registration Fees

• 5K: $30 (early bird entry fee) through March 8th: $35 between March 9th-April 19th
• 1 Mile: $20 (early bird entry fee) through March 8th: $25 between March 19th-April 19th

🎁 What You Get

• T-Shirt: Sizes XS - 2XL
• After race refreshments: Included for all participants
• A Chapbook: Participants will receive a chapbook

🏆 Awards

• Top Overall: Male and Female winners
• Age Group Winners: Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 9 & under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over

🔄 Refund Policy

Sorry, but all entries are non-refundable. Once we’ve received and processed your entry, you will not receive a refund, you may not give or sell your race number to other people, and entry fees are not transferable to the next year’s race or any other race.