Tom Schreiber Memorial 5K and 1 Mile

Event Overview

The Tom Schreiber Memorial 5K and 1 Mile celebrates Tom's lasting impact on the lives he touched. Tom served as the track and cross-country coach for over twenty years, first at Alliance High School (Alliance, OH) and then at Valley Forge High School in Parma Heights, Ohio. The proceeds from this event will be used to create a scholarship in Tom's name and be awarded to a senior track or cross-country runner from the Parma City School District.

Event Details

• Date: July 18, 2026
• Location: 11828 West Pleasant Valley, Parma, OH
• URL: Tom Schreiber Memorial Race
• Chip-Timed: Both the 5K and 1-mile events will be chip-timed.

Race Format

Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome to participate. You can register for both distances, and your times will be combined to determine rankings for the combo category.

• 5K Course: The course will feature split points at every mile and live participant tracking via The Last Mile mobile APP.
• 1-Mile Course: Features a split at the half-mile mark.
• Finish Line Treat: All runners will be treated to ice cream at the finish line - Tom's absolute favorite food!

Participant Perks

Participants receive:

• Ice Cream
• Custom Finisher Medal
• T-Shirt: Available while supplies last.
• Sample Products: From CeraVe.

Awards and Recognition

Check out the awards tab for information about the prizes!

Start/Finish Location

The Tom Schreiber Memorial Run will start and finish at James Day Park (Nike Park) in Parma, Ohio.