Race for the Parks

Hudson Springs Park
7095 Stow Rd
Hudson OH 44236

The course is a unique combination of non-technical groomed trail and adjacent neighborhood roads, offering a variety of terrain perfect for all paces, from walkers to seasoned runners. Think of it as a stroll through the park with a few hills mixed in for variety and to challenge you! Choose one loop for the 5k or two loops for the 10k and enjoy stunning views along the park's 50-acre lake and through the forest. You may even spot a fox or deer in the woods or a heron soaring overhead.

Click here to view the 2023 Race for the Parks course map: 5k = one loop; 10k = two loops

Donations benefit Friends of Hudson Parks!

Participants receive a finisher medal and a 14oz glass tumbler featuring one of four iconic areas in our local parks:

• Everett Road Covered Bridge
• Signal Tree
• Towpath Trail
• Brandywine Falls

Or get the Complete Set! ($20 premium)

Awards for each event:

• Top 3 Overall Male and Female
• Top 3 Male and Female in the following 5-year age groups:
  19 & Under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & Over

Team Award for each event:

• Fastest team gets 25% off next year's race! 
• To be eligible for awards, team must have a minimum of 3 and maximum of 6 members
• Top 3 team members will be scored and must include at least 1 female

• Regular Registration (through May 2)
  5k — $25
  10k — $35
• Late Registration (May 3-13)
  5k — $30
  10k — $40

• Start Time: 8:00 A.M. No cutoff time.
• Early Packet Pickup: Thursday and Friday 12:00-7:00 P.M. at Vertical Runner Hudson
• Race Day Packet Pickup begins at 7:00 A.M.
• Fluid Stations are located on the course at miles 1.5, 2.25, 3.1, 4.5, and 5.5. Participants are encouraged to carry a water bottle. A variety of sweet and salty treats will be provided at the finish line.

Race for the Parks is one of several Western Reserve Racing chip-timed road races designed for casual runners and walkers, as well as more competitive participants.