Spring in the Park Women's 10K/5K

Fairview Park, Ohio

Fairview Park, Ohio

Sat 6th May 2023

2 races

Organiser's Description

Ladies, come celebrate this joyous time of year by joining in the 5th annual running of the Spring in the Park Women's 10k/5k May 6th. This growing event celebrates the active woman of all abilities and is a great way to kick off your spring season.
 
1. Is this race for women only? YesPlease no men dressed as women or banditsMen are encouraged to come listen to music and cheer on the runners
3.       Where is the race course? South Mastick  picnic area in the Rocky River Reservation, Cleveland  Metroparks, the southeast corner of  Valley Parkway and Puritas RoadBoth courses have a common start and are out and back races beginning on Valley Parkway at  the south driveway of the South Mastick picnic area  and irun on the road, heading south to the half-way mark just north of Cedar Point Road (10K), turning back north to finish in front of the South Mastick picnic area at the south drivewayThis section of Valley Parkway was re-paved not long ago and is in excellent condition, with a minimal elevation change
4.       What are the Age Groups and Age Group awards?  < 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, >70 Jewelry will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age group Custom jewelry made specifically for the race will be awarded to the overall winner, the top master’s finisher (age >  40), and the first grand master’s finisher (age >  50) Awards ceremony after the race at the South Mastick Pavilion
5.       Will this race be chip timed? True chip timing with start and finish matsAdditional timing communication will be available at select points along course
6.       Will there be water stops on the course? Water and Gatorade will be available at approximately mile 2 and mile 4
7.       Will there be a bag drop area? Yes, At the pavilion in South Mastick picnic area
8.       Where are the parking spaces and road closures? Limited parking is available at South Mastick picnic area Mastick Golf Course on northeast corner of Puritas Road and Valley Parkway North of Puritas Road on Valley Parkway there is parking along the River on the east side and several picnic areas on the west side Big Met golf course approximately one mile further north on Valley Parkway Road closures:  closures at 8:30 am and Valley Parkway re-opens around 10:00 amValley Parkway  at Puritas Road/Mastick Road to Cedar Point RoadValley Parkway at  Brookway Lane Valley Parkway at Shepard Lane Mastick Road and Cedar Point road will remain open
9.       Where and when is packet pick up and in-person registration?2nd Sole-Lakewood at 18636 Detroit Road, Lakewood​
 10.   What is the race day schedule of events07:30 a.m.  Day of race packet pick-up and registration begins in picnic shelter08:00 optional start for walkers in 10K (5K walkers start with 8:30am start)08:30 a.m.  10K & 5K race start (common start)10:00 a.m. (est'd)  Award ceremony [ as soon as practical once nearly all age group winners are determined.]​​11.   Are walkers welcome to participate in the event? Yes, participants of all abilities are welcome including walkers.  The early start is intended for participants who think they will require more than 1.5 hours to finish the 10k.​10K walkers have the option of starting early at 8:00AM.  Bib numbers of early-start walkers will be recorded to provided correct elapsed times.Participants who are finishing at a later time may be asked to move onto the parallel, paved all purpose trail and will still finish at the same point as all other participants.  This is dependent on the precise time when the Metroparks require re-opening Valley Parkway to vehicles.

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Fairview Park, Ohio

Spring in the Park Women's 10K/5K

May 6, 2023