BRING THE NOISE ! Cleveland's BEST Fourth of July race is back! Put on your best Red , White , and Blue and take to the streets for this fast and flat 5 Miler. This event is open to all ages and abilities. Join the kid's run (shirt optional) or 1 mile walk so you can still get the awesome swag including a Brooks running shirt, finish line goodies, and more! Race Day Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Timeline 7:00 AM - Registration/Packet Pick Up opens at Bay High School 8:30 AM - 5 Miler begins 8:40 AM - 1 Mile Run/Walk begins 10:00 AM - Kids Track Dash on the Track (start expected after bulk of 5 Mile Runners are finished) Festival Dates presented by Bay Village Kiwanis July 1 through 4 at Cahoon Park Visit Bay Village Kiwanis for all festival details Runner Perks: Brooks® Podium Short Sleeve Shirt (unisex or women's fit) First 900 entrants who opt in. Sizes limited. Late sign-ups will receive a quality soft fit shirt with the same design. (Shirt size may not be guaranteed if you register less than 2 weeks before the event) Custom finisher medal Chipped time USATF Certified 5 Mile course Finish line goodies, including popsicles and more! Age Group and Overall awards NEW! Discount off Curly Fries at annual Festival held at Cahoon Park Runner Photos *Kids Track Dash may pay $10 to purchase a shirt Kids Track Dash The Kids' Track Dash will take place on the Track at approximately 10am starting at the inflatable arch. Please be at the track by 9:45am for instruction. This is different from the annual 1 Mile Run Award Categories 5 Mile Run Top 1 M/F Top 3 in 5 Year Age Groups from 14 & Under to 80 & Over Top M/F Master & Grandmaster 1 Mile Run/Walk Top 1 M/F 13 & Under Top 1 in Age Groups (7 & Under, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13) Ruck Hardened Steel | Competitive Division : This is our only award-eligible category. Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female finishers for events with over 5 of each gender or top 1 of each for less than 5. P
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| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Miles | $30.00 | Dec 10 | Feb 28 |
| $35.00 | Mar 1 | Jul 4 | |
| 1 Miles | $25.00 | Dec 10 | Feb 28 |
| $30.00 | Mar 1 | May 30 | |
| $35.00 | May 31 | Jul 4 | |
| 0.5 Miles | $0.00 | Dec 10 | Jul 4 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 386 | 9:00 | 5:21 |
| 2024 | 341 | 9:03 | 5:31 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,007 | 46:33 | 25:37 |
| 2024 | 1,013 | 47:08 | 24:53 |
| 2023 | 759 | 44:38 | 24:57 |
| 2022 |
Interested in this race?
Early Packet Pick Up: Wednesday, July 2nd from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Second Sole in Lakewood (18636 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107) Thursday, July 3rd from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Second Sole in Lakewood (18636 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107) Race Day 7:00 AM - Registration/Packet Pick Up opens at Bay High School 8:30 AM - 5 Miler begins 8:40 AM - 1 Mile Run/Walk begins 10:00 AM - Kids Track Dash on the Track (start expected after bulk of 5 Mile Runners are finished)
Make checks payable to Run The Land & mail to: Run the Land 18780 Rivercliff Dr, Fairview Park, Ohio 44126 Mailed entry forms must be received the Wednesday before race weekend. Email Info@RunTheLand.com with questions.
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| 25:44 |