Start on Wolf just East of HS; finish on track
Kids Run - Start of Wolf, Finish on track
Printable course maps for 5 & 1-mi races, click on download file below.
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1. Where is the 5-mi race course?
6. Will there be water stops on the course?
7. Will there be a bag drop area?
8. Where are the parking spaces and road closures?
9. Where and when is packet pick up and in-person registration?
Tuesday July 2nd 4:00pm -8:00pm
Wednesday July 3rd 11:00am-6:00pm
Thursday July 4th(day of race) 07:15am-08:00am in the High School gym hallway
10. Are jogging strollers permitted in the race?
11. Are walkers welcome to participate in the event?
- Start is on Wolf Road just east of the entrance to Bay High School and the course proceeds west through Bay. The finish line is on the track in the stadium of Bay High School.
- The finish will be inside the Bay High Stadium on the track for both races.
- Start is on Wolf Road just east of the entrance to Bay High School and the course will go west on Wolf and north on a side street before turning back onto the high school grounds and finishing on the stadium track.
- The Kid's Fun Run will begin at the same location approximately 5-10 minutes after the start of the 5-mile race (~08:35-08:40am). Basically, as soon as the last runners and walkers for the 5-mile race have cleared out of the starting area and first section of the course and the timing system is set for the Kids race, we will organize the kids for the start of their race.
- The Kids race will then complete before the first runner from the 5-mi race approaches the finish area.
- Because the 5-mi runners will be shortly coming across the finish line, we ask that Kids race participants move away from the finish area after completing their race to avoid any congestion and collisions.
- For the 5-mi race: <10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over
- For the Kids run: <7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13
- Awards ceremony after the race, near Bay High Stadium.
- True chip timing with start and finish mats
- Live streaming of results via email and text newly available this year via the online registration process
6. Will there be water stops on the course?
- Water will be available at several locations on the 5-mi course
7. Will there be a bag drop area?
- No, a formal bag drop is not planned for this event. Ample parking is available in close proximity to the start/finish so runners should be able to leave personal items in their cars.
8. Where are the parking spaces and road closures?
- Wolf Road will close from the High School and west near the starting time of the race. Additional streets used by the course will be closed as the race pack approaches.
- Substantial parking will be available at Bay High School. Nearby side streets to the north and south are additional options.
9. Where and when is packet pick up and in-person registration?
- 2nd Sole-Lakewood 18636 Detroit Rd. Lakewood, OH 44107
Tuesday July 2nd 4:00pm -8:00pm
Wednesday July 3rd 11:00am-6:00pm
Thursday July 4th(day of race) 07:15am-08:00am in the High School gym hallway
10. Are jogging strollers permitted in the race?
- Yes, parents may run with a jogging strollers recognizing they assume the responsibility for the safety and security of the child passenger.
- Strollers should begin from the back of the starting pack to avoid congestion with runners sprinting from the start.
11. Are walkers welcome to participate in the event?
- Yes, participants of all abilities are welcome including walkers.
- Anyone planning to walk, should start from the back of the starting pack to avoid congestion with faster runners wanting to sprint from the start.
- Participants who are finishing at a later time may be asked to move onto the sidewalks which are available along the entire course. The Bay Village Police cannot keep the roads closed indefinitely and will be the determining authority for when various road sections must be reopened.
- Adults may accompany their child in the kid’s run but the adult will not receive their own time or award. Though, we suggest:
- Children over 8 or 9 tend to be mature enough to run on their own, and most would prefer it. Though we also recognize that even older children who are just starting a physical fitness program often appreciate a parent jogging alongside.
- The real key is: If your child is among the top 10 to 20 runners at the turn-around point, then please back off and let your child compete the last half of the race on his or her own.
- Remember July 4th can be hot, and young children sometimes struggle with temperature control, so if your child wants to slow down then please let him or her do so.
- This race is hosted by Cleveland West Road Runners Club, an non-profit club. Net proceeds from this race and similar events throughout the year provide charitable support to the Cleveland Metroparks Trails Fund, the Girls With Sole charity, and underwrites free or subsidized entry for youth in running events and other active life events throughout the Westshore.
- Additionally, registrants are invited to make an optional, voluntary donation during registration to the Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation for brain health. 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 - http://www.farrellfoundation.org/