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A Most Excellent Race 2025

Wed January 1 - Fri June 27, 2025 Strongsville, OH 44136 US

Events

10K Run

$35 06/22 9:00AM EDT Price increases after June 15, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

5K Run

$35 06/22 9:00AM EDT Price increases after June 15, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

5K Walk

$35 06/22 9:00AM EDT Price increases after June 15, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

1 Mile Walk

$35 06/22 9:00AM EDT Price increases after June 15, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Camp Cheerful Classic- A spirited walk/run for our clients on the grounds of Camp Cheerful.

$0 06/22 8:30AM EDT Registration ends June 22, 2025 at 9:00am EDT

Virtual 10K

$40 Registration ends June 22, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Virtual 5K

$40 Registration ends June 22, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Place

Achievement Centers for Children Camp Cheerful
15000 Cheerful Lane
Strongsville, OH US 44136

Description

Please join us for the Achievement Centers for Children’s 35th Annual A Most Excellent Race at Camp Cheerful in Strongsville! 

 

New for 2025: Anyone who registers after June 8, 2025 will not be guaranteed a shirt and sizes will be subject to availability on event day.

 

The Camp Cheerful Classic is back for 2025!  This spirited dash/walk is open to our Camp, TR, Adapted Sports, River Rock, and all other ACC clients on the grounds of Camp Cheerful at 8:30am on race day.  This event is free for our client participants!  Register online today! 

 

Participants and non-participants can also help support the recreation services at Camp Cheerful by becoming a fundraiser! Click DONATE on the race web page to get started!

 

Check in opens at 7:30 am and the race begins at 9 am!  

 

A Most Excellent Race has a digital check in process on race day, this speeds up the process and eliminate the need for packet pickups. 

 

Awards will be given out to the top three finishers in the below categories. Virtual participants are not eligible for medals.

Category                     Age Group

Women's 5K Run                       18+

Women's 10K Run                     18+

Men's 5K Run                             18+

Men's 10K Run                           18+

Teen's 5K Run                            13-17

Teen's 10K Run                          13-17

Children's 5K Run                      12 and under

Children's 10K Run                    12 and under

 

For more details on the A Most Excellent Race https://achievementcenters.org/events/a-most-excellent-race/. 

Post Race even link for results https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/84300#resultSetId-247001;perpage:100

**Please note that certified service animals only,  are permitted on the Camp Cheerful grounds for A Most Excellent Race** 

A Most Excellent Race Final Details for Participants

A Most Excellent Race Day Details 6/22/25 - Rain or Shine 

 

Achievement Centers for Children - Camp Cheerful 15000 Cheerful Lane, Strongsville OH 44136

 

Thank you for your participation for A Most Excellent Race!

Registration and Check-In:

Check-In opens at 7:30 a.m.  All participants are to check in at the registration tent to receive your bib and t-shirt. Additional donations accepted on race day. 
The Camp Cheerful Classic, a non competitive dash/walk for our clients will kick off at 8:30 am. 

 

Race start: 
The Race will begin at 9.00 a.m. 

 

Parking:

Parking is at the Best Western Hotel 15471 Royalton Road, Strongsville.  Shuttle buses will provide round trip transportation to Camp Cheerful. 
Please look for the Shuttle signs in the hotel parking lot. Please allot yourself time to shuttle to Camp Cheerful.

 

Handicapped participants will have parking available at Camp Cheerful. 
The entrance to Camp is on a single lane bridge, please look for and follow volunteer instruction when entering or exiting. 

 

Dogs: 
Only qualified service animals are permitted at Camp Cheerful.  

 

Strollers: 
Strollers are permitted on the course.

 

Family Activities: 
Weather permitting, we will have limited family activities to include a coloring station, craft and athletic balls for play in the field. 

 

Food and Beverage: 
Water and snacks will be provided. 

 

Route: 
The route maps can be accessed on the main race page. 

 

Awards: 

Awards will be mailed to the top three finishers in the below categories. Virtual participants are not eligible for medals.

 

Category                     Age Group

Women's 5K Run                       18+

Women's 10K Run                     18+

Men's 5K Run                             18+

Men's 10K Run                           18+

Teen's 5K Run                            13-17

Teen's 10K Run                          13-17

Children's 5K Run                      12 and under

Children's 10K Run                    12 and under

 

Awards will be mailed out the week following the race. 

 

Race results will be posted here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/84300#resultSetId-247001;perpage:100

About the Achievement Centers for Children

The mission of the Achievement Centers for Children is to empower children and adults with disabilities and their families to achieve their greatest potential. We have been serving northeast Ohio for over 80 years. Camp Cheerful has been serving the community for over 75 years as Ohio's first barrier free or fully accessible camp for people with disabilities. Today, children and adults with physical, developmental and sensory disabilities continue to enjoy and benefit from typical camp activities. 

2024 Sponsors

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Presenting Sponsor

Division Sponsors

Olympic Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Patron Sponsors

Parking Sponsor

In-Kind Donations

Race Contact Info

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Peer to Peer Fundraising Guide

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