2021 BAY DAYS 5-MI RACE & KIDS' FUN RUN
SATURDAY JULY 3RD
Cleveland West Road Runners is sure that you share our excitement for getting back to running and racing together. We are optimistic that with the increasing distribution of vaccines, together with ongoing safe practices, that group events can resume by mid-year. Therefore we are making plans for the 2021 version of the BAY DAYS 5-MI & KIDS' FUN RUN. This year's event will take place on Saturday, July 3rd (yes, we really mean July 3rd) as part of the annual Bay Days festival in Bay Village. This is always a great way to kick off your Independence holiday celebration. Plan to bring your whole family and your friends on Saturday morning for the race then stick around for the Bay Days festival and finish off your day with the big fireworks show that evening (yes, really really on July 3rd). More information including how to register will be coming soon but circle your calendar for July 3rd for this great event.
Note that during the summer of 2021, construction may be initiated at the Bay High School stadium and the exact start and finish line may need to be relocated based on those construction plans. More information will be forthcoming when details are known.
Proceeds from the 2021 Bay Days race are targeted to support the Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation for Brain Health, a local non-profit charity that provides activity-based programs for people living at home with dementia/Alzheimer's. They bring programming to the community to help support people's treatment plan and management of their illness. We hope you will consider donating to the Farrell Foundation to support their programming that helps so many in our area. Learn more at FarrellFoundation.org
Cleveland West Road Runners hopes each of your find your own way to keep running and stay healthy and we look forward to seeing you at the starting line of the 2021 Bay Days 5-mi and Kids' Fun Run.
Note that during the summer of 2021, construction may be initiated at the Bay High School stadium and the exact start and finish line may need to be relocated based on those construction plans. More information will be forthcoming when details are known.
Proceeds from the 2021 Bay Days race are targeted to support the Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation for Brain Health, a local non-profit charity that provides activity-based programs for people living at home with dementia/Alzheimer's. They bring programming to the community to help support people's treatment plan and management of their illness. We hope you will consider donating to the Farrell Foundation to support their programming that helps so many in our area. Learn more at FarrellFoundation.org
Cleveland West Road Runners hopes each of your find your own way to keep running and stay healthy and we look forward to seeing you at the starting line of the 2021 Bay Days 5-mi and Kids' Fun Run.
ABOUT THE RACE
Cleveland West Running Club is proud for over 46 years to host Bay Days Run. Events include a 5-Mile Open Race and a Kids' Fun Run! The race runs through the scenic neighborhoods in central and western Bay Village and finishes on the grounds of the Bay High School. The course is very flat with several aid stations and lots of cheering fans along the way.
At the finish line the Bay Community Band will be playing Dixieland Jazz. The Kids' run participants will be given breakfast sandwiches from Chick-fil-A North Olmsted. All finishers will be able to replenish themselves with water melon, popsicles, and water.
[NOTE: specific race arrangements including post-race activities and food may be altered dependent on COVID-19 health precautions that may still be in effect at that time]
The race is chip timed and live streaming of results available. Following the race there will be food for all runners, music and more. The overall male and female winners, first Master, first Grand Master, and first place finishers in each age group will receive trophies or plaques. While the Overall, Masters, Grand Masters and the top 3 in each age group will receive gift certificates from Mitchell's Homemade Ice Cream. Medals will be given to all 13 & under finishers in the Kids' Fun Run. Tech shirt to first 500 registered 5-mile runners. Discount to CWRRC members.
At the finish line the Bay Community Band will be playing Dixieland Jazz. The Kids' run participants will be given breakfast sandwiches from Chick-fil-A North Olmsted. All finishers will be able to replenish themselves with water melon, popsicles, and water.
[NOTE: specific race arrangements including post-race activities and food may be altered dependent on COVID-19 health precautions that may still be in effect at that time]
The race is chip timed and live streaming of results available. Following the race there will be food for all runners, music and more. The overall male and female winners, first Master, first Grand Master, and first place finishers in each age group will receive trophies or plaques. While the Overall, Masters, Grand Masters and the top 3 in each age group will receive gift certificates from Mitchell's Homemade Ice Cream. Medals will be given to all 13 & under finishers in the Kids' Fun Run. Tech shirt to first 500 registered 5-mile runners. Discount to CWRRC members.
RACE LOCATION BASED AT BAY HIGH SCHOOL - SEE MAP BELOW
Both races start on Wolf Rd just east of entrance to Bay High and both finish on grounds of Bay High School.*
5-miler winds thru Bay's western streets
Kids' Run goes west on Wolf & north on a side street and returns to Bay High grounds
Link provided below to course maps
* Note construction may take place at Bay High stadium the summer of 2021. The exact start/finish points may be moved based on construction issues.
Both races start on Wolf Rd just east of entrance to Bay High and both finish on grounds of Bay High School.*
5-miler winds thru Bay's western streets
Kids' Run goes west on Wolf & north on a side street and returns to Bay High grounds
Link provided below to course maps
* Note construction may take place at Bay High stadium the summer of 2021. The exact start/finish points may be moved based on construction issues.
Course Maps & FAQ - Click Here
Presentation of 2019 donation to Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation and Founder, Dr. Charlie Farrell
The 2021 Bay Days race is supporting the Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation for brain health. Registrants are invited to make an optional, voluntary donation during registration. This foundation provides activity based programs for people living at home with dementia/Alzheimer's. They bring programming to the community in order to help support people's treatment plan and management of their illness. More information on the foundation available at - https://farrellfoundation.org/