Spring in the Park Women's 10k/5k

🌸 Spring in the Park Women's 5K and 10K - May 2, 2026 🌸

Join us for a spectacular women's-only 5K and 10K through the breathtaking Cleveland Metroparks. As we unite in the name of fitness, our mission is to raise awareness for the powerful link between staying active and offsetting dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. All paces and abilities are welcome. Special price for 18 and under runners.

👟 Event Details: Ladies, get ready for a chip-timed run and walk on a fast and gorgeous course! Gentlemen, your support is invaluable—come cheer us on or volunteer at the finish line or water stop. 

💰 Top Finishers Win Gift Cards for the 10K & 5K:

1st Place: $75 value
2nd Place: $60 value
3rd Place: $50
Top Master: $60
Top Grand Master: $60

Ruck | Hardened Steel | Competitive Division

• Awards: This is our only award-eligible category.
  • Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Female finishers for events with over 5 females or top 1 of each for less than 5.

📅 Save the Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026

🌐 Schedule of Events:

Thursday, April 30: Packet Pick Up | Details TBD

Friday, May 1: Packet Pick Up | Second Sole in Lakewood from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Saturday, May 2: South Mastick Picnic Area

• 7:30 AM | Day-of-race packet pick-up and registration begin in the picnic shelter.
• 8:00 AM | 1 Mile Walk for all ages
• 8:00 AM | Optional start for walkers ONLY in 10K (all 5K walkers start with 8:30 AM start). 
• 8:30 AM | 10K & 5K race start (common start)
• 9:00 AM | Wine area opens (will close at 11:00 AM)
• 9:00 AM | Support local jewelers
  • There will be two local jewelers selling jewelry. Purchase the perfect Mother's Day gift!
• 9:30 AM | 5K  Award ceremony (est time for awards)10K awards will follow 5K Awards
• 10:00 AM | Participant raffle
  • Bib numbers will be pulled for raffle items

All paces welcome!

🎁 Swag and Extras:

• Finisher Medal featuring our 2026 flower
• Custom 2026 swag
• Prize purse for Top Competitors
• Winter running beanie (or upgrade to the custom rain jacket)
• Age Group and Overall Awards (<19, 20-24, 25-29, ...)
• Finish line food and drink
• Runner Photos
• Special price for 18 and under runners

🔍 Read the FAQ Here: Click Me

Your participation supports a vital cause. Let's run together for fitness and memory health!

Top finishers win Gift Cards for the 10K & 5K

• 1st Place: $60
• 2nd Place: $50
• 3rd Place: $40
• Top Master: $60
• Top Grand Master: $60

Become a Sponsor for the Spring in the Park Women’s 10k and 5k!

Support a community-driven event that brings together over 400 runners and spectators from across Northeast Ohio! By sponsoring the Spring in the Park Women’s 10k and 5k, you’ll showcase your brand to a health-conscious audience while helping raise awareness about the vital connection between staying active and preventing Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Your partnership makes this incredible event possible! Click the PDF link below to become a sponsor today and join us in making a meaningful impact.

This is a fast and flat road course through the beautiful Metroparks. Participants will start and finish at the South Mastick Picnic Area, located in Fairview Park. The course is closed-to-traffic, allowing a fun + safe run/walk through the valley parkway.

Click the link below to familiarize yourself with the course. 

• Collection of Courses
• Click 'Join Event' and enjoy all the paid features for free!

Annually, the Cleveland Road Runners Club puts on the following races

• Spring in the Park Women's 5K/10K
  • First Saturday in May
  • Starts & ends at South Mastick Picnic Area in Fairview Park
  • Distances: 1 Mile, 5K, & 10K
  • Women's only race
• Bay Days 5 Miler, 1 Mile, & Kids Track Dash
  • July 4th
  • Starts & ends at Bay High School in Bay Village
  • Distances: varying distances for the Kids' Track Dash, 1 Mile, & 5 Mile
  • Family-friendly race
• Fall Classic
  • Sunday before Thanksgiving
  • Starts & ends at Bonnie Park in Strongsville
  • Distances: 5K & half marathon (relay option for the half marathon)
  • Family-friendly race

Early packet pick-up options

Thursday, April 30 | Location TBD

• 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Early packet pick-up

Friday, May 1st | Second Sole in Lakewood |18636 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

• 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Early packet pick-up

Race day | Saturday, May 2nd

• 7:30 AM | Day-of-race packet pick-up and registration begin in the picnic shelter.
• 8:00 AM | 1 Mile Walk for all ages
• 8:00 AM | Optional start for walkers ONLY in 10K (all 5K walkers start with 8:30 AM start).
• 8:30 AM | 10K & 5K race start (common start)
• 9:00 AM | Wine area opens (will close at 11:00 AM)
• 9:00 AM | Support local jewelers
  • There will be two local jewelers selling jewelry, purchase the perfect Mother's Day gift!
• 9:30 AM | 5K  Award ceremony (est time for awards)10K awards will follow 5K Awards
• 10:00 AM | Participant raffle
  • Bib numbers will be pulled for raffle items

Post race recovery

• Details coming soon!

Participant Raffle Prizes (Last year's below!)

• 2nd Sole Lakewood gift certificates
• Free entry into the 2026 Spring in the Park
• Hope Yoga class certificates
• Aveda shampoo + conditioner - Michael Christopher Salon, Highland Heights
• Dairy Queen gift certificates, all stores from Brian Cleary
• Hand-made wooden chopping board by Mark Brinich
• Geiger's gift certificate, Lakewood
• 5 Points Coffee & Tea gift certificate
• Sacred Hour Spa gift certificate Lakewood and Rocky River
• A pair of Cleveland Guardians earrings by Deby's Designs
• A pair of Cleveland Cavaliers earrings by Deby's Designs
• Necklace by Tristan Rendt (who will be on site selling jewelry & has made the Age Group awards) 
• Coffee Therapy gift certificate and a bag of their own roasted beans
• Fun cat painting, On the Side Art by Karen Frolo 
• Jade Owl gift certificate coffee/light food, Fairview Park
• Le Petit Triangle Cafe, Cleveland
• Revive Cleveland Massage Therapy
• Banyon Tree 
• Lehman's Deli & Bakery  
• Bella Capelli Spa, Westlake
• On the Side Art, Lakewood

Is this race for women only?

Yes, Please no men dressed as women or bandits!  Men are encouraged to come bring the energy at our water stops or at the finish line.

Where is the race course?

South Mastick  picnic area in the Rocky River Reservation, Cleveland  Metroparks, the southeast corner of  Valley Parkway and Puritas Road. Both courses have a common start and are out and back races beginning on Valley Parkway at  the south driveway of the South Mastick picnic area and run on the road, heading south to the half-way mark just north of Cedar Point Road (10K), turning back north to finish in front of the South Mastick picnic area at the south driveway. This section of Valley Parkway was re-paved not long ago and is in excellent condition, with a minimal elevation change.

What are the Age Groups and Age Group awards?  

• Gift Cards for Top Winners (Overall Top 3, Top 1 GM, Top 1 Master)
• < 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+, 80+ (top age groups will expand based on participant ages)
•  Awards ceremony after the race at the South Mastick Pavilion

Will this race be chip-timed?

Chronotrack B Tag chip timing with finish mats. Participants will have a Gun Start.

Will there be water stops on the course?

Yes, at approximately mile 2 and mile 4 that you will hit both twice.

Will there be a bag drop area?

Yes, At the pavilion in South Mastick picnic area

Where are the parking spaces and road closures?

• Limited parking is available at South Mastick picnic area
• Mastick Golf Course on northeast corner of Puritas Road and Valley Parkway
• North of Puritas Road on Valley Parkway there is parking along the River on the east side and several picnic areas on the west side
• Big Met golf course approximately one mile further north on Valley Parkway
• Road closures:  closures at 8:30 am and Valley Parkway re-opens around 10:00 am
• Valley Parkway  at Puritas Road/Mastick Road to Cedar Point Road
• Valley Parkway at  Brookway Lane
• Valley Parkway at Shepard Lane
• Mastick Road and Cedar Point road will remain open

Where and when is packet pick up and in-person registration?

See the main page for the most current information here.

What is the race day schedule of events

• 7:30 AM | Day-of-race packet pick-up and registration begin in the picnic shelter.
• 8:00 AM | 1 Mile Walk for all ages
• 8:00 AM | Optional start for walkers in 10K (all 5K walkers start with 8:30 AM start).
• 8:10 AM | Pre-race warm up by Hope Yoga
• 8:30 AM | 10K & 5K race start (common start).
• 10:00 AM | Award ceremony (est time for awards) [ as soon as practical once nearly all age group winners are determined.]

Are walkers welcome to participate in the event?

Yes, participants of all abilities are welcome including walkers.  The early start is intended for participants who think they will require more than 1.5 hours to finish the 10k. ​10K walkers have the option of starting early at 8:00AM.  Bib numbers of early-start walkers will be recorded to provided correct elapsed times.
Participants who are finishing at a later time may be asked to move onto the parallel, paved all purpose trail and will still finish at the same point as all other participants.  This is dependent on the precise time when the Metroparks require re-opening Valley Parkway to vehicles.

Make checks payable to Run The Land & mail to:
Run the Land
18780 Rivercliff Dr, Fairview Park, Ohio 44126

Mailed entry forms must be received the Wednesday before race weekend.
Email Info@RunTheLand.com with questions.

Review the parking map below for areas to park on race day.

The race starts & ends at the South Mastick Picnic Area. Click the link for directions.

On race morning, the Valley Parkway will be closed from South Mastick Picnic Area south to the Rocky River Nature Center from 8:20 AM to about 10:30 AM. 

Registration includes the following

• Custom swag - Cool weather running beanie 
  • Or upgrade to the water- and wind-resistant rain jacket
• Chipped bib
• Custom finisher medal
• Age Group and Overall Awards (<19, 20-24, 25-29, ...)
• Finish line food and drink
• Runner Photos

2026 Ruck options: 5k,10k and Half Marathon

Those wishing to race in the ruck category must provide their own pack and weight. All participants must wear a ruck/backpack, plate carrier or tactical vest with the minimum weight for your selected category throughout the duration of the event.

If you would like more information about rucking, visit this link https://www.goruck.com/pages/what-is-rucking