14th Annual Outrace Epilepsy! 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sunday, August 16, 2026 • Cleveland, OH
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When is 14th Annual Outrace Epilepsy! 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Run/Walk?

14th Annual Outrace Epilepsy! 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Run/Walk takes place on Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Cleveland, OH.

What distances does 14th Annual Outrace Epilepsy! 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Run/Walk offer?

14th Annual Outrace Epilepsy! 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Run/Walk offers 4 events: Outrace Epilepsy!- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, Outrace Epilepsy!- 5K Run/Walk, Outrace Epilepsy! -10K Run, Outrace Epilepsy! Spectator Only.

Event Distance Price
Outrace Epilepsy!- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk 1.0 mi $25.00 Register
Outrace Epilepsy!- 5K Run/Walk 5.0 km $35.00 Register
Outrace Epilepsy! -10K Run 10.0 km $45.00 Register
Outrace Epilepsy! Spectator Only $25.00 Register

How much does 14th Annual Outrace Epilepsy! 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Run/Walk cost?

Registration for 14th Annual Outrace Epilepsy! 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Run/Walk starts at $25.00. Prices vary by event distance.

Where is 14th Annual Outrace Epilepsy! 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Run/Walk held?

14th Annual Outrace Epilepsy! 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Run/Walk is held in Cleveland, OH at Cleveland Metropark Zoo.

About 14th Annual Outrace Epilepsy! 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Run/Walk

The Epilepsy Association is excited to be at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo hosting its annual race. Outrace Epilepsy! is the new name for the event, previously know as Race the River. Join us for our 10K and 5K courses as well as a 1-mile fun walk/run through the beautiful zoo. The races will begin around 8:30AM. Online registration closes at 9AM on Friday, August 14. Day of registration fees will increase by $5. 

After the race, the fun doesn't have to end! All-day admission to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is included with your Outrace Epilepsy! registration!

ALL spectators wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo, even if you are a zoo member. 

Pre-Registration Fees:
10K- $45.00
5K- $35.00
1-Mile- $25.00
*all registration fees will increase by $5 for day of registration

All registration includes:
-Official Outrace Epilepsy! promotional item
-Free zoo access after the race ends
-Chip timing for the 10K and 5K races
-Custom top finisher medals
-Post race refreshments 
-Online results posted same day
-And more!

Race Day Timeline:
-7:30 AM- Check-in, day-of registration, and packet pick-up opens
-8:30 AM- 10K starts
-8:30 AM- 5K starts  
-8:45 AM- 1 Mile starts
-9:30 AM- Awards ceremony begins 

Location:
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109

Make Your Miles Count Even More!
One way to share the work of our agency and mission is to become a charity team fundraiser! Below are simple ways to fundraise for this event:

1. Sign up for the race and to become a fundraiser or start a fundraising team during registration: Reach out to your friends, family, colleagues, and local businesses to donate to help reach your team’s over-all goal which helps to raise epilepsy awareness!

2.Set your goal: We suggest $500 for individuals and $2,000 for teams.
Those who raise $250+ earn an exclusive Outrace Epilepsy! prize (shipped after event)
Those who raise $500+ get the exclusive prize and their race registration fee re-funded back to them.

3. Fund-Your-Run: Get sponsored for your run! Ask friends, family, and co-workers to sponsor you per mile. This is an easy way to get others involved and to quickly reach your personal fundraising goal. 

All proceeds from the race will go directly to the Epilepsy Association’s free local programs and services which assist those affected by epilepsy in Northeast Ohio and their families. To learn about our programs and services, click here.

Register Now — From $25.00

Course Maps

Please note that the 10k course will be a double loop of the 5k course.

Now Accepting 2026 Sponsors!

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors:

SK Life Science

 

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Ethan Miller at emiller@epilepsyinfo.org

Swag & Giveaways

Outrace Epilepsy!- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: All paid runners receive an Outrace Epilepsy! promotional item
Outrace Epilepsy!- 5K Run/Walk: All paid runners receive an Outrace Epilepsy! promotional item
Outrace Epilepsy! -10K Run: All paid runners receive an Outrace Epilepsy! promotional item
Outrace Epilepsy! Spectator Only: All paid spectators get an Outrace Epilepsy! promo item
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