2021 Spring in the Park Race CANCELED
WE PLAN TO BRING BACK THE POPULAR
"SPRING IN THE PARK WOMEN'S 10k & 5k"
ON SATURDAY, MAY 7th, 2022 8:30am at South Mastick in the Metroparks
​Mark your calendars!

LADIES​,
We all had our fingers-crossed to get back to racing this Spring.  Unfortunately, we are not confident the pandemic situation will have been sufficiently controlled by May to allow us to comfortably hold the type of quality event that we know you would want. Therefore, Cleveland West Road Runners are canceling the 2021 Spring in the Park event.

Pencil in Saturday, May 7th 8:30a.m. on your 2022 calendars and plan to be at South Mastick picnic area in the Cleveland Metroparks for this fun 10k & 5k event.  As the Covid-19 situation abates, we look forward to seeing you on the roads and trails and at future running events. Stay safe everyone.

2019 Results online - Click here

2019 Photos and Prior year results click here
Be sure to "Like" the Facebook page dedicated to the Spring in the Park Women's Race 
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

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
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 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.