Celebrate & Educate

Spring in the Park is a women's only 5k and 10k through the beautiful Cleveland Metroparks.

While we unite in the name of fitness, our mission is to raise awareness for the link between staying active and offsetting dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.

Ladies, please join us for a chip-timed run and walk on a fast and gorgeous course!

Gentlemen, please come cheer us on or volunteer at the finish line or water stop! All paces and abilities are welcome. 

Awards and Cash Prizes

The Top 5 in each distance will win prize money.

1st - $60

2nd - $50

3rd - $40

Top Master - $60

Top Grand Master - $60

Age Group Winners

will receive beautiful jewelry made by a local artist!

Schedule of Events

Thursday, May 1st

Packet Pick Up @ Hope Yoga in Westlake from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. DROP IN YOGA is at 5:15 PM or 6:15 PM.

Friday, May 2nd

Packet Pick-Up @ Second Sole in Lakewood from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Saturday, May 3rd

• 07:30 a.m.  - Day of race packet pick-up and registration begins in the picnic shelter
• 08:00 a.m. - 1 Mile Start and Optional start for walkers in 10K (5K walkers start with the 8:30 AM start)
• 08:30 a.m. - 10K & 5K race start (common start)
• 10:00 a.m. (est'd) - Award ceremony 

All Paces Welcome!

Participants of all abilities are welcome including walkers. The early start for the 10k is at 8:00 AM.

Swag and Extras

Prize purse to Top Competitors

Premium Fanny Pack (or upgrade to custom rain jacket)

Finisher Medals! (New to 2025 and our 10th Anniversary)

Age Group and Overall Awards for 5 year brackets.

Finish line food and drink

Runner Photos

The Spring in the Park will start and end at the South Mastick Picnic Area in the Cleveland Metroparks.