A Most Excellent Race 2025

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

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.