Head For The Hills

Show your support for Moreland Hills parks by joining us on October 3rd in the heart of the Chagrin River valley for Head For The Hills 2026. Moreland Hills is home to many of the area’s most prized and pristine green spaces. These include the beautiful 142-acre Forest Ridge Preserve and the Lang Pavilion (where this event will take place), sections of Cleveland Metroparks South Chagrin Reservation, U.S. President James A. Garfield birth site park and cabin, and more. Registration fees and all donations benefit the non-profit Moreland Hills Parks Commission. This annual event provides the Parks Commission with its primary source of funds. The Parks Commission’s mission is to support preservation, improvements, and enjoyment of our local parks for all. Proceeds from last year’s Head For The Hills event helped to provide materials for resurfacing and improving the Forest Ridge trails, installing new benches along the trail network, and implementing various other improvements in the park. Funds from this year’s event will continue these efforts as well as supporting repair of picnic tables, landscaping improvements at Moreland Hills Veterans Park and much more. These initiatives will impact the hundreds of community members who visit our parks each year. We are proud of our scenic, challenging and competitive 5K through the valley! But you don’t have to be a runner to enjoy this event. Experience the trails of Forest Ridge Preserve on our 1.5 mile self-guided hike — bring the whole family! Participants in the 5K and hike will receive a commemorative Head For The Hills shirt (only for those registered by September 20th!!!). 5K competitors have a chance to win overall and age group prizes. And for everyone, there will be free kids activities, crafts and more. Enjoy fresh, hot mini donuts, freshly brewed coffee, hot chocolate, fresh-squeezed lemonade and more from Donut NV food truck! All available for purchase starting at 8AM. NovaCare Rehabilitation will provide on-site