Bay Days 5 Miler, 1 Mile, & Kids Track Dash

BRING THE NOISE!

Cleveland's BEST Fourth of July race is back! Put on your best Red, White, and Blue and take to the streets for this fast and flat 5 Miler. This event is open to all ages and abilities. Join the kid's run (shirt optional) or 1 mile walk so you can still get the awesome swag including a Brooks running shirt, finish line goodies, and more!

Friday, July 4, 2025 | Timeline 

• 7:00 AM - Registration/Packet Pick Up opens at Bay High School
• 8:30 AM - 5 Miler begins
• 8:40 AM - 1 Mile Run/Walk begins
• 10:00 AM - Kids Track Dash on the Track (start expected after bulk of 5 Mile Runners are finished)

Runner Perks:

• Brooks running shirt/singlet (first 900 entrants who opt in. Sizes limited. Late sign ups will receive quality soft fit shirt with same design)
• Finish line goodies including popsicles and more!
• Age Group and Overall awards
• Runner Photos

*Kid's Run may pay $10 to purchase a shirt

Kids' Track Dash

The Kids' Track Dash will take place on the Track at approximately 10am starting at the inflatable arch. Please be at the track by 9:45am for instruction. This is different from the annual 1 Mile Run

Become a Micro Sponsor:

Sign up 4 or more members from your company, organization, or club and we will display your logo on the finish line banner! Sign ups must be in in at least 9 days before the event (June 16,2024)

Award Categories

5 Mile Run

• Top 1 M/F
• Top 3 in 5 Year Age Groups from 14 & Under to 80 & Over
• Top M/F Master & Grandmaster

1 Mile Run/Walk

• Top 1 M/F 13 & Under
• Top 1 in Age Groups (7 & Under, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13)

Packet Pick Up:

• Tuesday, July 1 at Second Sole in Lakewood from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Wednesday, July 2 at Second Sole in Lakewood from12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• Race Day starting at 7:00 AM at Bay High School Track (Finish Line Area)