Shaker Lakes Hike & Run
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Cleveland, Ohio
- Price $25.40 - $36.00
- Races 8 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1 Mile, 5 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of outdoor adventure at the Shaker Lakes Hike & Run on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in beautiful Cleveland, Cuyahoga! This annual event promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with the enthusiasm of runners, hikers, and community members of all ages. Participants can choose from a thrilling 5K or 10K road race, both featuring chip timing and awards, or opt for a leisurely 1-mile run/walk. For those looking to explore the scenic surroundings, guided hikes ranging from 1 mile to 6 miles will be available, allowing everyone to enjoy the beauty of Shaker Lakes Parklands.
The day's festivities kick off early, with packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM, followed by the race starts at 8:30 AM for the 5K and 10K, and 8:35 AM for the 1-mile. Awards will be presented at 10:00 AM, including $100 cash prizes for the top overall male and female in the longer races, along with fun cookie medals for age group winners. Plus, participants can engage in fundraising efforts to support the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, with exciting incentives for various fundraising levels. Don
The day's festivities kick off early, with packet pick-up starting at 7:00 AM, followed by the race starts at 8:30 AM for the 5K and 10K, and 8:35 AM for the 1-mile. Awards will be presented at 10:00 AM, including $100 cash prizes for the top overall male and female in the longer races, along with fun cookie medals for age group winners. Plus, participants can engage in fundraising efforts to support the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, with exciting incentives for various fundraising levels. Don
Organiser's Description
On Sunday, September 14, the Shaker Lakes Parklands will be filled with the energy and enthusiasm of runners, hikers and community members of all ages when the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes hosts its annual and always-popular Hike & Run event. WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN THE FESTIVITIES! The price will increase on race day so sign up early! Well-behaved leashed dogs are allowed on hikes and runs if they stay near the back.
WHAT IS THE HIKE & RUN?
RUN: 5K OR 10K ROAD RACE WITH CHIP TIMING AND AWARDS ON A BEAUTIFUL COURSE AROUND SHAKER LAKES. THE 1 MILE RUN/WALK WILL BE CHIP-TIMED AND USE THE STREETS THE OF THE 5K/10K COURSE
HIKE: GUIDED HIKES IN DISTANCES FROM 1 MILE TO 6 MILES TO EXPLORE OUR CITY AND PARKS.
HIKE & RUN DAY TIMELINE
* 7:00 AM - PACKET PICK UP AND REGISTRATION OPEN
* 8:30 AM - 5K AND 10K START
* 8:35 AM - 1 MILE START
* 8:45 AM - HIKES BEGIN
* 10:00 AM - AWARDS AND PRIZES
AWARDS
$100 CASH AWARDS TO THE TOP OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE IN THE 5K AND 10K. COOKIE MEDALS TO THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP IN THE 5K AND 10K, AND TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE IN THE 1-MILE.
100% of donations go to the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes! Thank you for supporting us and we look forward to seeing you on event day.
FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES
Setup is simple and easy: create your personal fundraising page during registration, then share with friends, family, and across social media to start raising funds that will support the Nature Center's mission!
* Raise $100 and we will refund your entry fee.
* Raise $250 and earn a Nature Center at Shaker Lakes hat or water bottle and refunded entry fee.
* Raise $500 and earn a Hike & Run sweatshirt, a hat or water bottle and refunded entry fee.
* Raise $1,000 and earn a pair of tickets to the annual Nature Center Benefit (Nature at Night), a Hike & Run sweatshirt, a hat or water bottle and refunded entry fee.
INCENTIVES EARNED FOR ANY FUNDRAISING LEVELS AFTER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE RACE, BY OCTOBER 1. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE CONTACTED TO ARRANGE PICK UP.
Special thanks to our partners: Cleveland Hiking Club and Shaker Heights Historical Society
WHAT IS THE HIKE & RUN?
RUN: 5K OR 10K ROAD RACE WITH CHIP TIMING AND AWARDS ON A BEAUTIFUL COURSE AROUND SHAKER LAKES. THE 1 MILE RUN/WALK WILL BE CHIP-TIMED AND USE THE STREETS THE OF THE 5K/10K COURSE
HIKE: GUIDED HIKES IN DISTANCES FROM 1 MILE TO 6 MILES TO EXPLORE OUR CITY AND PARKS.
HIKE & RUN DAY TIMELINE
* 7:00 AM - PACKET PICK UP AND REGISTRATION OPEN
* 8:30 AM - 5K AND 10K START
* 8:35 AM - 1 MILE START
* 8:45 AM - HIKES BEGIN
* 10:00 AM - AWARDS AND PRIZES
AWARDS
$100 CASH AWARDS TO THE TOP OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE IN THE 5K AND 10K. COOKIE MEDALS TO THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP IN THE 5K AND 10K, AND TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE IN THE 1-MILE.
100% of donations go to the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes! Thank you for supporting us and we look forward to seeing you on event day.
FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES
Setup is simple and easy: create your personal fundraising page during registration, then share with friends, family, and across social media to start raising funds that will support the Nature Center's mission!
* Raise $100 and we will refund your entry fee.
* Raise $250 and earn a Nature Center at Shaker Lakes hat or water bottle and refunded entry fee.
* Raise $500 and earn a Hike & Run sweatshirt, a hat or water bottle and refunded entry fee.
* Raise $1,000 and earn a pair of tickets to the annual Nature Center Benefit (Nature at Night), a Hike & Run sweatshirt, a hat or water bottle and refunded entry fee.
INCENTIVES EARNED FOR ANY FUNDRAISING LEVELS AFTER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE RACE, BY OCTOBER 1. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE CONTACTED TO ARRANGE PICK UP.
Special thanks to our partners: Cleveland Hiking Club and Shaker Heights Historical Society
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.20 Fee & Optional T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$30.70
Children under 2 are free. Children 3 to 12 years old are $12.50. -
10k Run
Incl. $3.50 Fee & Optional T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$36.00
Children under 2 are free. Children 3 to 12 years old are $12.50. -
1 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $2.90 Fee & Optional T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:35AM EDT)
$25.40
Children under 2 are free. Children 3 to 12 years old are $12.50. -
ADA Accessible 1-2 Mile Family Friendly Hike
Incl. $2.90 Fee & Optional T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$25.40
Led by the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes (NCSL). Register for a casual stroll along the Nature Centers Stearn's Trail and Southerly Park to take in all the beauty of the outdoor features of NCSL. For this special hike, leashed pets are welcome on Nature Center trails! Approximate time: 45 minutes, will be fully ADA accessible. Approximately 1-2 miles. Difficulty: Easy Children under 2 are free. Children 3 to 12 years old are $12.50. -
3.5 Mile Rim of the Gorge Hike
Incl. $3.20 Fee & Optional T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$30.70
In partnership with and led by the Cleveland Hiking Club with Sherry Widdowson. Explore some of the lesser known trails in the area on this moderate hike around the rim of the Doan Brook Gorge. Look down and enjoy sweeping views of the gorge. A bit of history retained in some of the remains of past uses will be noted. Approximate time: 2-2.5 hours, varied terrain. 3-5 miles. Difficulty: moderate. Not recommended for children under 10. Children 10 to 12 years old are $20. -
5-6 Mile Gorge Hike
Incl. $3.20 Fee & Optional T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$30.70
Led by NCSL OR In partnership with and led by the Cleveland Hiking Club. Challenge yourself with this difficult hike, which spans Doan Brook between the Nature Center and the Graffiti Dam just north and west of MLK Blvd. After going around Lower Lake and crossing Coventry Rd, we will follow the trails closest to Doan Brook, passing many historical points along the way. Hikers will climb small hills, negotiate tree roots, loose rocks, and low-hanging branches, so good hiking boots, hiking poles, and above all, good balance are recommended! Explore this beautiful trail, where you can hardly believe that heavily traveled roads are only a few dozen feet away. Approximate time: 2 1/2 3 hours, varied terrain. 4-6 miles. Difficulty: strenuous. Not recommended for children under 10. Children 10 to 12 years old are $20. -
2 Mile Shaker Historical Hike
Incl. $3.20 Fee & Optional T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$30.70
OPENS 19 JUNIn partnership with the Shaker Historical Society. Bust out your walking shoes and join the Shaker Historical Society for a history-focused hike around Lower Lake! Hikers will learn through stories, photographs, and historic sites how the landscape around Lower Lake has changed as land use and urban development evolved since the 19th century. This tour may include elevation changes with hills and stairs. Difficulty: Easy to Moderate with stops for interpretation. Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours. Not recommended for children under 10. Children 10 to 12 years old are $20. -
6-Mile Lakes to Lake Hike
Incl. $3.20 Fee & Optional T-Shirt
Sun 13th September 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$30.70
OPENS 11 JUNIn partnership with and led by the Cleveland Hiking Club. A vigorous Lakes-to-Lake hike from the Nature Center to Lake Erie. The hike is a 6-mile hike from the Nature Center to the Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve and return to the Nature Center by shuttle after hiking six miles to the Gordon Boat Ramp. A beautiful hike through University Circle and the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. Approximate time: 2 hours, 15 minutes. Terrain: mostly flat and hard surfaces. Difficulty: moderate, but the hike distance requires stamina. Not recommended for children under 10. Children 10 to 12 years old are $20
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2600 South Park Boulevard, Cleveland, 44120, OH, United States
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