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
• 8:40 AM - 1 Mile Run/Walk begins
• 10:00 AM - Kids Track Dash on the Track (start expected after 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)

Ruck

• Hardened Steel | Competitive Division: This is our only award-eligible category. Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female finishers for events with over 5 of each gender or top 1 of each for less than 5.

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)

Join fellow runners on July 4, 2026 for the Bay Days 5 Miler, 1 Mile, & Kids Track Dash. It's a fantastic 8K, 1.6K, 0.8K featuring a flat and fast course in Bay Village.