F.A.Q.s

Is this race for women only?

Yes, Please no men dressed as women or bandits! Men are encouraged to come listen to music and cheer on the runners

Where is the race course?

South Mastick picnic area in the Rocky River Reservation, Cleveland Metroparks, the southeast corner of Valley Parkway and Puritas Road. Both courses have a common start and are out and back races beginning on Valley Parkway at the south driveway of the South Mastick picnic area and run on the road, heading south to the half-way mark just north of Cedar Point Road (10K), turning back north to finish in front of the South Mastick picnic area at the south driveway. This section of Valley Parkway was re-paved not long ago and is in excellent condition, with a minimal elevation change.

What are the Age Groups and Age Group awards?

Prize Purse to Top 5 finishers in each distance. See main page for amounts
< 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+, 80+ (top age groups will expand based on participant ages)
Awards ceremony after the race at the South Mastick Pavilion

Will this race be chip-timed?

Chronotrack B Tag chip timing with finish mats. Participants will have a Gun Start.

Will there be water stops on the course?

Yes, at approximately mile 2 and mile 4 that you will hit both twice.

Will there be a bag drop area?

Yes, At the pavilion in South Mastick picnic area

Where are the parking spaces and road closures?

Limited parking is available at South Mastick picnic area
Mastick Golf Course on northeast corner of Puritas Road and Valley Parkway
North of Puritas Road on Valley Parkway there is parking along the River on the east side and several picnic areas on the west side
Big Met golf course approximately one mile further north on Valley Parkway
Road closures: closures at 8:30 am and Valley Parkway re-opens around 10:00 am
Valley Parkway at Puritas Road/Mastick Road to Cedar Point Road
Valley Parkway at Brookway Lane
Valley Parkway at Shepard Lane
Mastick Road and Cedar Point road will remain open

Where and when is packet pick up and in-person registration?

See the main page for the most current information here.

What is the race day schedule of events

07:30 AM | Day of race packet pick-up and registration begins in picnic shelter
08:00 AM | 1 Mile walk start for all ages
08:00 AM | Optional start for walkers in 10K (5K walkers start with 8:30 AM start)
08:30 AM | 10K & 5K race start (common start)
10:00 AM | (est'd) Award ceremony [ as soon as practical once nearly all age group winners are determined.]

Are walkers welcome to participate in the event?

Yes, participants of all abilities are welcome including walkers. The early start is intended for participants who think they will require more than 1.5 hours to finish the 10k. 10K walkers have the option of starting early at 8:00AM. Bib numbers of early-start walkers will be recorded to provided correct elapsed times.
Participants who are finishing at a later time may be asked to move onto the parallel, paved all purpose trail and will still finish at the same point as all other participants. This is dependent on the precise time when the Metroparks require re-opening Valley Parkway to vehicles.