MARCH 20 UPDATE: 
LADIES,
Unfortunately due to the ongoing concerns over COVID-19 and the need to avoid group gatherings, Cleveland West Road Runners regrettably must cancel the 2020 Spring in the Park Women's race.  All permits for events planned in the Cleveland Metroparks have been revoked through early May and with the ongoing uncertainty around this situation, it is not clear when this race could be rescheduled for this year.  Therefore we are cancelling the 2020 event and will work even harder to plan a bigger and better event for you ladies in the Spring of 2021.

Ladies that have already registered will be contacted directly about options to defer their paid entry fee to a future race.

Thank you all for your enthusiasm in being a community of active women and we hope each of you is finding individual ways to run, walk, or enjoy running or walking or just embracing each day in the best way you can.  Stay safe, stay healthy and stay tuned for future plans for the Spring in the Park Women' race.

2019 Results online - Click here

2019 Photos and Prior year results click here
Be sure to "Like" the new Facebook page dedicated to the Spring in the Park Women's Race and share the 2019 Event with all your friends.
Course Map Click Here

FAQ - Click Here

PicturePresentation of donation by CLE West 2020 President Mark Brinich (L) to Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation & Charlie Farrell (R)

The Spring in the Park Women's Race supports the work of the Carolyn L. Farrell Foundation. 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. Registrants are invited to make an optional, voluntary donation during registration.  More information on the foundation available at - http://www.farrellfoundation.org/.
Start/Finish at South Mastick Picnic Area
Cleveland Metroparks, Fairview Park, OH

FAQ

1.       What happened to the Spring Classic race ?

  • Participation at the  annual Spring Classic has been dramatically decreasing over the past few years
  • This race is a new twist on the Spring Classic and offers a unique race for the northeast Ohio area

2.       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

3.       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 irun 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

4.       What are the Age Groups and Age Group awards?
  •   < 19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, >70
  •  Jewelry will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age group
  •  Custom jewelry made specifically for the race will be awarded to the overall winner, the top master’s finisher (age >  40), and the first grand master’s finisher (age >  50)
  •  Awards ceremony after the race at the South Mastick Pavilion

5.       Will this race be chip timed?
  • True chip timing with start and finish mats
  • Additional timing communication will be available at select points along course

6.       Will there be water stops on the course?
  • Water and Gatorade will be available at approximately mile 2 and mile 4

7.       Will there be a bag drop area?
  • Yes, At the pavilion in South Mastick picnic area

8.       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
  1. Valley Parkway  at Puritas Road/Mastick Road to Cedar Point Road
  2. Valley Parkway at  Brookway Lane
  3.  Valley Parkway at Shepard Lane
  4.  Mastick Road and Cedar Point road will remain open

9.       Where and when is packet pick up and in-person registration?
  • 2nd Sole-Lakewood at 18636 Detroit Road, Lakewood
  • Thursday, April 30 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm                     
  • Friday, May 1st from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
  • Race morning, Sat., May 2nd starting at 7:30 am at the Mastick Woods Pavilion

 10.   What is the race day schedule of events
07:30 a.m.  Day of race packet pick-up and registration begins in picnic shelter
08:00 optional start for walkers in 10K (5K walkers start with 8:30am start)
08:30 a.m.  10K & 5K race start (common start)
10:00 a.m. (est'd)  Award ceremony [ as soon as practical once nearly all age group winners are determined.]​
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11.   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.