Bay Days 5 Miler, 1 Mile, & Kids Track Dash
BRING THE NOISE ! Cleveland's BEST Fourth of July race is back! Put on your best Red , White , and Blue and take to the streets for this fast and flat 5 Miler. This event is open to all ages and abilities. Join the kid's run (shirt optional) or 1 mile walk so you can still get the awesome swag including a Brooks running shirt, finish line goodies, and more!
Race Day Saturday, July 4, 2026
- Timeline 7:00 AM
- Registration/Packet Pick Up opens at Bay High School 7:00 AM
- Topo Athletic shoe demo 8:30 AM
- 5 Miler begins 8:30 AM
- 1 Mile Run/Walk begins 8:40 AM
- Kids Track Dash on the Track (start expected after the bulk of 5 Mile Runners are finished)
Festival Dates presented by Bay Village Kiwanis July 1 through 4 at Cahoon Park
Visit Bay Village Kiwanis for all festival details
Runner Perks:
- Brooks® Podium Short Sleeve Shirt (unisex or women's fit) First 900 entrants who opt in. Sizes limited. Late sign-ups will receive a quality soft fit shirt with the same design. (Shirt size may not be guaranteed if you register less than 2 weeks before the event)
- Custom finisher medal
- Chipped time
- USATF Certified 5 Mile course
- Finish line goodies, including popsicles and more!
- Age Group and Overall awards
- NEW! Discount off Curly Fries at annual Festival held at Cahoon Park
- Runner Photos
- *Kids Track Dash may pay $10 to purchase a shirt
Kids Track Dash
The Kids' Track Dash will take place on the Track at approximately 10am starting at the inflatable arch. Please be at the track by 9:45am for instruction. This is different from the annual 1 Mile Run
Award Categories
5 Mile Run
- Top 1 M/F
- Top 3 in 5 Year Age Groups from 14 & Under to 80 & Over
- Top M/F Master & Grandmaster
1 Mile Run/Walk
- Top 1 M/F 13 & Under
- Top 1 in Age Groups (7 & Under, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13)
Packet Pick Up:
- July 2 at Second Sole in Lakewood from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- July 3 at Second Sole in Lakewood from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Race Day starting at 7:00 AM at Bay High School Track (Finish Line Area)
