Summit Metro Parks Mother's Day 5K
- Date Sun 11th May 2025
- Location Munroe Falls, Ohio
- Price $23.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the Summit Metro Parks Mother's Day 5K on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in the picturesque Munroe Falls, Summit! This annual event is the perfect way to honor moms while enjoying the beautiful outdoors. Whether you choose to run, jog, or walk, the stroller-friendly course takes you twice around the scenic Munroe Falls Lake, making it an enjoyable experience for participants of all ages.
With race proceeds benefiting the Summit Metro Parks Foundation, your participation not only celebrates Mother's Day but also supports local parks. Each registered participant will receive either a race T-shirt or a native tree sapling, while supplies last. The event promises a fun atmosphere, with awards for top finishers in each age group, and everyone can join in the festivities—just remember, registration is required! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to celebrate mom and the great outdoors!
With race proceeds benefiting the Summit Metro Parks Foundation, your participation not only celebrates Mother's Day but also supports local parks. Each registered participant will receive either a race T-shirt or a native tree sapling, while supplies last. The event promises a fun atmosphere, with awards for top finishers in each age group, and everyone can join in the festivities—just remember, registration is required! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to celebrate mom and the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
RUN, JOG OR WALK TO CELEBRATE MOM DURING THIS ANNUAL 5K FROM THE SUMMIT METRO PARKS. THE STROLLER-FRIENDLY COURSE FOR THIS CHIP-TIMED RACE TRAVELS TWICE AROUND THE SCENIC MUNROE FALLS LAKE. RACE PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE SUMMIT METRO PARKS FOUNDATION.
BECAUSE THE COURSE OVERLAYS THE PARK ENTRANCE/EXIT ROAD, THE PARKS ENTRANCE GATE WILL CLOSE AT 7:50 A.M. AND WILL BE RE-OPENED BY PARK RANGERS AFTER PARTICIPANTS CLEAR THE SECOND LAP.
A CHOICE OF A RACE T-SHIRT OR NATIVE TREE SAPLING IS INCLUDED WITH EACH PAID REGISTRATION, INCLUDING THE 14 & UNDER KIDS CATEGORY, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. REGISTER EARLY TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY.
THE EVENT IS HELD RAIN OR SHINE. REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH MAY 1, 2025, BUT NOT AFTER. THE COURSE IS NOT FULLY ADA-COMPLIANT, BUT WHEELCHAIR PARTICIPANTS AND JOGGING STROLLERS ARE WELCOME. IF YOU PLAN TO USE AN ADAPTIVE DEVICE ON THE COURSE, PLEASE CONTACT THE RACE IN ADVANCE. THE COURSE SURFACE IS ASPHALT.
PACKET PICKUP
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP IS AVAILABLE ON SATURDAY, MAY 10 FROM 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M. AT F.A. SEIBERLING NATURE REALM (1828 SMITH RD., AKRON). RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP WILL START AT 7 A.M. THE MORNING OF THE RACE.
REGISTRATION AND FEES
FOR AGES 14 AND UNDER, REGISTRATION IS $10 THROUGH RACE DAY (THE DISCOUNT FOR 14 AND UNDER REGISTRANTS IS APPLIED AT CHECKOUT).
FOR AGES 15 AND OLDER, REGISTRATION IS TIERED BY DATE:
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$20/PERSON THROUGH JANUARY 14
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$25/PERSON FROM JANUARY 15 THROUGH MARCH 14
*
$30/PERSON FROM MARCH 15 THROUGH APRIL 14
*
$35/PERSON FROM APRIL 15 THROUGH RACE DAY
PARTICIPANTS MAY REGISTER ON THE MORNING OF THE RACE BUT WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO DO SO ONLINE (NO CASH ACCEPTED).
RULES
WAGONS, BIKES, SCOOTERS, ROLLERBLADES, AND MOTORIZED VEHICLES ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE COURSE. PET SPECTATORS (ON LEASHES, 8-FOOT MAX) ARE WELCOME, BUT NOT ALLOWED ON THE COURSE. ANYONE ON THE COURSE OVER THE AGE OF 5 YEARS, OR PARTICIPATING UNDER THEIR OWN POWER MUST BE A REGISTERED PARTICIPANT WITH A RACE BIB. ONLY REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WITH RACE BIBS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FINISHER AWARDS.
AWARDS
THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE (1ST AND 2ND PLACE FINISHERS) FOR EACH AGE GROUP ARE AWARDED THEIR NAME ENGRAVED IN THE MUNROE FALLS MOTHERS DAY 5K BRICK PAVER WALKWAY.
THE OVERALL TOP MALE AND FEMALE (1ST AND 2ND PLACE FINISHERS) ARE AWARDED THEIR NAME ENGRAVED IN THE MUNROE FALLS MOTHERS DAY 5K BRICK WALKWAY AS WELL AS AN ENGRAVED TOP FINISHER BRICK PAVER TO TAKE HOME.
AGE GROUPS ARE AS FOLLOWS (MALE AND FEMALE):
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14 & UNDER
*
15-19 YEARS
*
20-29 YEARS
*
30-39 YEARS
*
40-49 YEARS
*
50-59 YEARS
*
60-69 YEARS
*
70+ YEARS
BECAUSE THE COURSE OVERLAYS THE PARK ENTRANCE/EXIT ROAD, THE PARKS ENTRANCE GATE WILL CLOSE AT 7:50 A.M. AND WILL BE RE-OPENED BY PARK RANGERS AFTER PARTICIPANTS CLEAR THE SECOND LAP.
A CHOICE OF A RACE T-SHIRT OR NATIVE TREE SAPLING IS INCLUDED WITH EACH PAID REGISTRATION, INCLUDING THE 14 & UNDER KIDS CATEGORY, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. REGISTER EARLY TO ENSURE AVAILABILITY.
THE EVENT IS HELD RAIN OR SHINE. REFUNDS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH MAY 1, 2025, BUT NOT AFTER. THE COURSE IS NOT FULLY ADA-COMPLIANT, BUT WHEELCHAIR PARTICIPANTS AND JOGGING STROLLERS ARE WELCOME. IF YOU PLAN TO USE AN ADAPTIVE DEVICE ON THE COURSE, PLEASE CONTACT THE RACE IN ADVANCE. THE COURSE SURFACE IS ASPHALT.
PACKET PICKUP
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP IS AVAILABLE ON SATURDAY, MAY 10 FROM 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M. AT F.A. SEIBERLING NATURE REALM (1828 SMITH RD., AKRON). RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP WILL START AT 7 A.M. THE MORNING OF THE RACE.
REGISTRATION AND FEES
FOR AGES 14 AND UNDER, REGISTRATION IS $10 THROUGH RACE DAY (THE DISCOUNT FOR 14 AND UNDER REGISTRANTS IS APPLIED AT CHECKOUT).
FOR AGES 15 AND OLDER, REGISTRATION IS TIERED BY DATE:
*
$20/PERSON THROUGH JANUARY 14
*
$25/PERSON FROM JANUARY 15 THROUGH MARCH 14
*
$30/PERSON FROM MARCH 15 THROUGH APRIL 14
*
$35/PERSON FROM APRIL 15 THROUGH RACE DAY
PARTICIPANTS MAY REGISTER ON THE MORNING OF THE RACE BUT WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO DO SO ONLINE (NO CASH ACCEPTED).
RULES
WAGONS, BIKES, SCOOTERS, ROLLERBLADES, AND MOTORIZED VEHICLES ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE COURSE. PET SPECTATORS (ON LEASHES, 8-FOOT MAX) ARE WELCOME, BUT NOT ALLOWED ON THE COURSE. ANYONE ON THE COURSE OVER THE AGE OF 5 YEARS, OR PARTICIPATING UNDER THEIR OWN POWER MUST BE A REGISTERED PARTICIPANT WITH A RACE BIB. ONLY REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WITH RACE BIBS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FINISHER AWARDS.
AWARDS
THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE (1ST AND 2ND PLACE FINISHERS) FOR EACH AGE GROUP ARE AWARDED THEIR NAME ENGRAVED IN THE MUNROE FALLS MOTHERS DAY 5K BRICK PAVER WALKWAY.
THE OVERALL TOP MALE AND FEMALE (1ST AND 2ND PLACE FINISHERS) ARE AWARDED THEIR NAME ENGRAVED IN THE MUNROE FALLS MOTHERS DAY 5K BRICK WALKWAY AS WELL AS AN ENGRAVED TOP FINISHER BRICK PAVER TO TAKE HOME.
AGE GROUPS ARE AS FOLLOWS (MALE AND FEMALE):
*
14 & UNDER
*
15-19 YEARS
*
20-29 YEARS
*
30-39 YEARS
*
40-49 YEARS
*
50-59 YEARS
*
60-69 YEARS
*
70+ YEARS
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