2-1-6 Day Fun Run + Afterparty 2026

RunWithTheWinners, Fleet Feet Cleveland, Parma Run Club, and Cleveland Marathon will, once again, be celebrating our favorite holiday the best way we know how...WITH A RUN! With support from New Balance, Saucony, Run St. Malachi, GCXC Racing, Great Lakes Health & Wellness, and Bridge Rehab and Performance, let's make this year's 2-1-6 Day Fun Run & Afterparty THE BIGGEST ONE YET!

Check in will start at 6:00 PM and we will head out for a pre run warmup at 6:30 PM. Arrive early to try a pair of demo shoes, provided by New Balance and Saucony. Route will be provided and it will be an out and back. We recommend you run/walk 2.16 miles total but of course, add more, add less, run the distance that is best for you. 

Post run you can stop and visit the tables of our 216 Day partners for special discounts, and swag. There will also be food specials, drink specials, and raffles! 

This year we are donating to U.S. Committee for refugees and immigrants. Suggested Donations (New Items Please): Blankets, Bath Towels, Pillows, Paper/Pens/Pads, Cleaning Supplies, Kitchen Cookware & appliances , Toiletries/Personal Care items, Baby Items-diapers (size 3, 4, 5, 6)/personal care items/strollers, Children-coloring books/games/backpacks/booster seats. 

Ways to earn raffle tickets: 

• Attend 216 Day
• Demo a pair of shoes 
• Make a donation 
• Show your 2026 registration for one of the following races: Malachi Church Run, Cleveland Marathon, Rock Hall Race

Come ready to have fun and celebrate 216 Day!!!