Embrace the Pace
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Independence, Ohio
- Price $6.85 - $33.35
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to Embrace the Pace on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in Independence, Cuyahoga! This exciting and inclusive event features a variety of race distances for all participants, including a 5K, a one-mile run/walk/roll, and a special kids race. Kicking off at 9:00 a.m., the 5K will pave the way for a morning filled with fun and fitness, followed by the one-mile event at 9:05 a.m. and kids race heats at 10:00 a.m.
This inaugural event promises to be a celebration of community, acceptance, and active lifestyles. With awards for top finishers, finisher medals for all participants, and an inclusive after-race dance party featuring free hot dogs, thereβs something for everyone to enjoy! Plus, your registration helps support adapted playground equipment in the City of Independence and benefits Connecting for Kids, which provides vital resources to families in Northeast Ohio. Donβt miss out on this incredible opportunity to join a spirited community event that truly embraces every pace!
This inaugural event promises to be a celebration of community, acceptance, and active lifestyles. With awards for top finishers, finisher medals for all participants, and an inclusive after-race dance party featuring free hot dogs, thereβs something for everyone to enjoy! Plus, your registration helps support adapted playground equipment in the City of Independence and benefits Connecting for Kids, which provides vital resources to families in Northeast Ohio. Donβt miss out on this incredible opportunity to join a spirited community event that truly embraces every pace!
Organiser's Description
Join Connecting for Kids, along with our partners and sponsors, for an inclusive race for every pace! The inaugural Embrace the Pace 5K, one-mile run/walk/roll and kids race welcomes participants of all ages and abilities.
SCHEDULE:
9:00 a.m. Start Time: 5K
9:05 a.m. Start Time: One-Mile Run/Walk/Roll
10:00 a.m. Kids Race heats*
10:15 a.m. Awards Ceremony
10:30 a.m. Inclusive Dance Party with hot dogs from Autism Society of Greater Cleveland
* Kids Race heats will include categories for children who use wheelchairs, walkers, gait trainers, reciprocating gait orthosis or other mobility aids.
PACKET PICKUP OPTIONS
All packet pickup will take place at the Kiwanis Pavilion, located at Liberty Playground, 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence.
EARLY PICKUP: Friday, August 22 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
RACE DAY: Saturday, August 23 beginning at 7:30 a.m.
RUNNER PERKS:
*
Top Male/Female and age group prizes for 5K participants
*
Finisher medals for all registered participants
*
T-shirt for 5K and One-Mile
*
Draw-string bag for 5K and One-Mile
*
Inclusive after-race dance party with free hot dogs
*
Resource tables, featuring partners and sponsors
*
Free kinesiology taping
*
Mobile sensory unit
*
Adult changing table and accessible parking available
DEADLINES:
MAY 1, Early bird pricing ends
AUG 10, Last day for guaranteed t-shirt
AUG 22, Registration closes
NO DAY OF REGISTRATION
#EmbraceThePaceCLE
Registrations for the 5K and one-mile run/walk/roll events include a donation to the City of Independence that will be used to purchase more adapted playground equipment. The remaining proceeds benefit Connecting for Kids free family programs. If you need assistance with registration, please email [email protected] or call/text 440-570-5908.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please follow this link. [https://connectingforkids.org/5KSponsors]
Connecting for Kids provides resources, support and community to families in Northeast Ohio who have concerns about their child. We support families who have children with mental health concerns, developmental delays and disabilities as well as those facing major life changes.
SCHEDULE:
9:00 a.m. Start Time: 5K
9:05 a.m. Start Time: One-Mile Run/Walk/Roll
10:00 a.m. Kids Race heats*
10:15 a.m. Awards Ceremony
10:30 a.m. Inclusive Dance Party with hot dogs from Autism Society of Greater Cleveland
* Kids Race heats will include categories for children who use wheelchairs, walkers, gait trainers, reciprocating gait orthosis or other mobility aids.
PACKET PICKUP OPTIONS
All packet pickup will take place at the Kiwanis Pavilion, located at Liberty Playground, 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence.
EARLY PICKUP: Friday, August 22 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
RACE DAY: Saturday, August 23 beginning at 7:30 a.m.
RUNNER PERKS:
*
Top Male/Female and age group prizes for 5K participants
*
Finisher medals for all registered participants
*
T-shirt for 5K and One-Mile
*
Draw-string bag for 5K and One-Mile
*
Inclusive after-race dance party with free hot dogs
*
Resource tables, featuring partners and sponsors
*
Free kinesiology taping
*
Mobile sensory unit
*
Adult changing table and accessible parking available
DEADLINES:
MAY 1, Early bird pricing ends
AUG 10, Last day for guaranteed t-shirt
AUG 22, Registration closes
NO DAY OF REGISTRATION
#EmbraceThePaceCLE
Registrations for the 5K and one-mile run/walk/roll events include a donation to the City of Independence that will be used to purchase more adapted playground equipment. The remaining proceeds benefit Connecting for Kids free family programs. If you need assistance with registration, please email [email protected] or call/text 440-570-5908.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please follow this link. [https://connectingforkids.org/5KSponsors]
Connecting for Kids provides resources, support and community to families in Northeast Ohio who have concerns about their child. We support families who have children with mental health concerns, developmental delays and disabilities as well as those facing major life changes.
Races
-
5K Run/Walk (Chip-Timed)
Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.35
Includes shirt, finisher medal, draw-string bag and chipped bib -
One-Mile Run/Walk/Roll (Chip-Timed)
Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (9:05AM EDT)
$33.35
Includes shirt, finisher medal, draw-string bag and chipped bib -
Kids' Race (With Shirt)
Incl. $2.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$17.45
Includes shirt, finisher medal and non-chip bib -
Kids' Race (No Shirt)
Incl. $1.85 Fee
Sat 23rd August 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$6.85
Includes finisher medal and non-chip bib
Embrace the Pace