BRING THE NOISE!

Cleveland's BEST Fourth of July race is back! Put on your best Red, White, and Blue and take to the streets for this fast and flat 5 Miler. This event is open to all ages and abilities. Join the kid's run (shirt optional) or 1 mile walk so you can still get the awesome swag including a Brooks running shirt, finish line goodies, and more!

Race Day Friday, July 4, 2026 | Timeline 

• 7:00 AM - Registration/Packet Pick Up opens at Bay High School
• 8:30 AM - 5 Miler begins
• 8:40 AM - 1 Mile Run/Walk begins
• 10:00 AM - Kids Track Dash on the Track (start expected after bulk of 5 Mile Runners are finished)

Festival Dates presented by Bay Village Kiwanis

• July 1 through 4 at Cahoon Park
• Visit Bay Village Kiwanis for all festival details

Runner Perks:

• Brooks® Podium Short Sleeve Shirt (unisex or women's fit)
  • First 900 entrants who opt in. Sizes limited.
    • Late sign-ups will receive a quality soft fit shirt with the same design. (Shirt size may not be guaranteed if you register less than 2 weeks before the event)
• Custom finisher medal
• Chipped time
• USATF Certified 5 Mile course
• Finish line goodies, including popsicles and more!
• Age Group and Overall awards
• Runner Photos

*Kids Track Dash may pay $10 to purchase a shirt

Kids Track Dash

The Kids' Track Dash will take place on the Track at approximately 10am starting at the inflatable arch. Please be at the track by 9:45am for instruction. This is different from the annual 1 Mile Run

Award Categories

5 Mile Run

• Top 1 M/F
• Top 3 in 5 Year Age Groups from 14 & Under to 80 & Over
• Top M/F Master & Grandmaster

1 Mile Run/Walk

• Top 1 M/F 13 & Under
• Top 1 in Age Groups (7 & Under, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13)

Packet Pick Up:

• July 2 at Second Sole in Lakewood from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• July 3 at Second Sole in Lakewood from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• Race Day starting at 7:00 AM at Bay High School Track (Finish Line Area)