Cleveland Heights Happy 5k & 10k

It's back! The City of Cleveland Heights and its merchants invite you to the 9th annual Happy 10k, 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run. This chip-timed road running event will take you through the best of Cleveland Heights, including the Lee Road and Coventry merchant districts. Flat and fast with plenty of crowd support along the way, proceeds for the event go to support the Cleveland Heights Youth Scholarship Fund.

This run is open to all ages and abilities, as well as a chip-timed race for the competitive runner. Dress up for your run and you'll automatically be entered into the happiest costume contest around. Happy dogs and strollers welcome too!

SATURDAY PACKET PICK UP:

• 1 to 4pm at the Wine Spot*
• *you may also pick up race morning.

Sunday Race Day Schedule

• 8:00 - Race Day Pick Up and Registration Begins
• 9:15a - 1 Mile Fun Run Begins
• 10:00a - 5k & 10k begins
• Awards to follow! Planning around 10:50am.

Your 10k, 5k & 1 Mile Includes:

• Soft-fit, Happy T-shirt (optional purchase for 1 Mile)
• Happiest Finisher Medal to all runners
• Happy Race Bib!
• 1 beverage ticket
• Race photos
• Chip Timed race and awards

Come for the RUN & Stay for the FUN!

Course Map: LINK TO COURSE

Awards and Prizes

• Top Finishers Awards with added Prizes from Urban Haven!
• Top 3 Male and Female
• Top 3 Age Group 10 and Under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 & Over

Join fellow runners on October 4, 2026 for the Cleveland Heights Happy 5k & 10k. It's a fantastic 10K, 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Cleveland.