Run For The Hills Cross Country 5K & 1-Mile Family Walk

Run For The Hills Cross Country 5K & 1-Mile Family Walk

Date: July 19, 2026
Location: Seven Hills Recreation Center, Seven Hills, OH

Event Overview:

• Inclusivity: We welcome inclusivity in our community, people of all ages and abilities - including walkers!
• Registration: THERE IS NO IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FOR THIS RACE.
• Sponsor: Proudly Sponsored by the Greystone Veterinary Hospital + Urgent Care.
• Entertainment: Join us for entertainment, food trucks, and rides during our Home Days Event at noon.

Participant Perks

5K Participants Get:

• T-shirt: Overall & Age Group Awards
• Meal: Panera Meal For Top 3 AG Winners
• Timing: Chip Timing & Challenging Course

Everyone Gets:

• Finisher Medal:
• Refreshments: Pre & Post Refreshments

Contact Information

Contact Us: Mike Gallagher (mgallagher@sevenhillsohio.org | 216.524.6262)

Registration and Deadlines

• Deadline: Register by July 10th to guarantee a T-shirt with your registration.
• Note: If you register in person, we cannot guarantee a t-shirt or medal.
• End Time: Online Registration Ends: July 19th at 8:30 am
• Check-in: July 18th from 12 pm to 4 pm and July 19th from 7 am to 8:30 am on race day.

Fees

• 5K Fee: $30 per person includes T-shirt, bib with chip timing, finisher medal, and post-race refreshments.
• 1-Mile Walk Fee: $40 per family includes finisher medals for all and post-race refreshments.
• T-shirts: Can be purchased at our store at runsignup.com/runforthe7hills/store.
• Note: If you register in person, we cannot guarantee a t-shirt or medal.

Eligibility

• 5K: Open to all ages and abilities, including walkers!
• 1-Mile Family Walk: Open to all ages.

Race Day Schedule

• 7:00 am: Course Open for Race Preview.
• 7:15 am: Volunteer Meeting (Location TBD)
• 7:00 to 8:30 am: Check-in Table for bib pickup, swag, and other information.
• 8:10 am: Welcome message and race information near the start line.
• 8:15 am: 1-Mile Family Walk Starts.
• 8:45 am: 5K Race Starts.

Timing Information

• 5K: Bib Chip timing will be used.
• 1-Mile Walk: Not timed.

The Course

• Course Plan: Review the alternate course plan in case of extreme rain or other situations.
• Course Map: Click HERE for the course map.
• Alternate Course Map: Click HERE for the alternate course map.

Volunteer Information

• Signup: To volunteer, complete our signup form at Google Forms link.
• Meeting: Volunteer meeting at 7:15 am at the pavilion.
• Needed: Volunteers for timers, running path safety, water stop, course marshals, etc.

Awards

• Ceremony: An awards ceremony will take place ASAP after the race.
• Overall Winners: Top female and male finisher awards.
• Age Groups: Awards will be given to the top three finishers by gender in various age categories.

Running Rules

• Visibility: 5K race bibs should be visible on the FRONT of the runner.
• Moving: Move to the right if you need to stop or allow others to pass.
• Walkers: Please stay to the right.

Additional Information

• Water Stations: One water station will be midway through the course.
• Live Entertainment: Music throughout the event.
• Stretching Service: Pre-and-post race stretching by Athletico.

Food & Drink Options

• Coffee: Coyne’s Caribbean Coffee will be there at 7 am.
• Refreshments: Located near the finish line.
• Home Days Event: Join us starting at 12 pm.

First Aid

A first-aid station will be in the pavilion near the start line.

Parking Information

Parking is available off Hillside Road and Summitview Drive and Hillside Middle School. Please drive slowly.

Weather Emergency Procedures

• Delays: Inclement weather may delay the start time.
• Postponement: To be determined through forecast review.
• Shelters: Located at the city hall building and recreation center.
• Signals: Whistle blasts or air horn blasts indicate to seek shelter immediately.
• Cancellation: If conditions do not improve by 10 am, the race will be cancelled.
• Course Map: View course map for emergency shelter locations.

For more information, visit our race page: