City of Westlake Community Run

  • Date Sat 13th September 2025
  • Time 8:15AM EDT
  • Location Westlake, Ohio
  • Price Free - $38.10
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating City of Westlake Community Run on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in beautiful Westlake, Cuyahoga! This third annual event is perfect for the whole family, featuring a scenic 5K Run and a Speed Walking Division, both starting at 8:30 am, along with an untimed 1-Mile Fun Walk. For our youngest participants, the Kids Dash kicks off at 8:15 am, offering a free race experience for children 8 and under, complete with medals for every finisher!

The festivities don’t stop there! After the race, enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast from 9 am to 11 am, included with your registration, plus exciting post-race refreshments and raffle prizes. Make the most of your day by exploring the Safety & Wellness Fair starting at 10:00 am at the Westlake Recreation Center. With goodie bags for the first 200 registrants and awards for top finishers in various age categories, this community run promises a fun-filled day for all. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate health, wellness, and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

THIRD ANNUAL WESTLAKE COMMUNITY RUN

The City of Westlake Community Run is a special event for the whole family, being hosted by the Recreation Department and held in conjunction with the Annual Safety & Wellness Day. Come out and enjoy a run or walk through the beautiful City of Westlake and then stay for the Fair! Race begins and ends on the Recreation Center Campus. There will be a timed 5K Run and Speed Walking Division along with an untimed 1-Mile Walk beginning at 8:30 am. We are also hosting a Kids Dash, which is free for those 8 years old and under. This dash will kick off at 8:15 am before the main race. Event goodie bags guaranteed for the first 200 registered for the main run/walk. All Kids Dash participants will receive a race medal. There will be post-race refreshments, fruit, raffle prizes, and awards pick-up at the DJ booth.

Again this year, we are hosting a pancake breakfast from 9 am to 11 am following the race. Each paid registration comes with a free ticket, and all children 5 & under are free; additional tickets can be purchased for $8. Race raffle prize winners will be announced during the pancake breakfast.

This event will also include an Inflatable and a DJ. Stay for the Safety & Wellness Fair starting at 10:00 am at the Westlake Recreation Center! The fair is hosted by University Hospitals and the City of Westlake. Additional information regarding the fair will be available online soon.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORSHIP PAGE [https://www.cityofwestlake.org/698/Sponsorships].



START TIME
7:30am - Registration/Packet Pick Up
8:15am - Kids Dash
8:30am - 5K Run/Walk, Speed Walk and 1 Mile Fun Walk

***Speed walking differs from running in that it requires the competitor to maintain contact with the ground at all times and requires the leading leg to be straightened as the foot makes contact with the ground. It must remain straightened until the leg passes under the body.



DISTANCE
5K Run/Walk
1 Mile Fun Run



TIMING
5K and Speed Walking - Chip Timed
1 Mile - Untimed



REGISTRATION

* 5K (timed speed walk/run): $35
* 1-Mile: $25
* Children 5 & under are free.

All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:

_Hermes Sports & Events_
_ 2425 West 11th St. Suite #2_
_ Cleveland, Ohio 44113_



Race Day Registration/Packet Pick Up
Registration and Packet Pick Up Begins 7:30am
The Westlake Recreation Center Grounds, 28955 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145



PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE
Event goodie bag guaranteed for the first 200 registered. Post-race refreshments, awards pick-up, pancake breakfast (for those registered), inflatable and DJ. See awards information below.

Race Shirts are guaranteed for those who register and select a size on or before 9/1/25.

AWARDS
Top overall male & female as well as 5K racers finishing in the top three in each age group.

Age groups (male & female): 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.

Speed Walk - Top 3 men and top 3 women overall. No age groups.

****Speed walking differs from running in that it requires the competitor to maintain contact with the ground at all times and requires the leading leg to be straightened as the foot makes contact with the ground. It must remain straightened until the leg passes under the body.



MORE INFORMATION
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or email [email protected]

Races

  • 5k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $38.10

  • 5k Race Walk (Timed Speed Walk)

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $38.10

  • 1 Mile Walk

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $27.50

  • Kids Dash

    Sat 13th September 2025 (8:15AM EDT)

    Free

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Location

The Westlake Recreation Center Grounds, 28955 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake, 44145, OH, United States

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