Gem of the Highlands 5K
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 10:30AM EDT
- Location Norwood, Ohio
- Price Free - $33.95
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Gem of the Highlands 5K on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in the vibrant community of Norwood, Hamilton! This exciting event is not just a race; it’s a celebration of everything that makes Norwood a true gem. Participants will have the chance to run a scenic 5K while contributing to the beautification of local parks. Over the past eight years, the Gem of the Highlands 5K has proudly donated more than $90,000 to enhance community spaces, including new basketball courts at Waterworks Park and a dog park at Upper Millcrest Park. This year, we're focused on continuing our mission to improve Norwood parks and foster civic pride among residents and businesses. Gather your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and join us in making a positive impact on our beloved community!
Organiser's Description
This is a celebration of everything that makes Norwood a true gem! Join us as we celebrate our community and raise money to improve Norwood parks.
Since our inception eight years ago, the Gem of the Highlands 5K has donated more than $90,000 in race proceeds. The new basketball courts at Waterworks Park and the dog park at Upper Millcrest Park have received the majority of our funding, but smaller donations have been made to cover mulch, grass seed and other general needs at five Norwood parks in beautification efforts.
As a completely volunteer-led organization, we will continue to focus our proceeds and donations on improving Norwood parks again this year. Just as important, we believe we created an event that residents and businesses can unite around with civic pride!
Since our inception eight years ago, the Gem of the Highlands 5K has donated more than $90,000 in race proceeds. The new basketball courts at Waterworks Park and the dog park at Upper Millcrest Park have received the majority of our funding, but smaller donations have been made to cover mulch, grass seed and other general needs at five Norwood parks in beautification efforts.
As a completely volunteer-led organization, we will continue to focus our proceeds and donations on improving Norwood parks again this year. Just as important, we believe we created an event that residents and businesses can unite around with civic pride!
Races
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Gem of the Highlands 5K
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt (Gender Specific Sizing)
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$33.95
OPENS 11 AUG -
Kids Fun Run
Sat 31st October 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 04 AUG
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4400 Floral Ave., Norwood, 45212, OH, United States
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