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 SATURDAY, 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 [https://www.bayvillagekiwanis.org/bay-days]

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)