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Cleveland Metroparks Race for the Cake 5K presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Cleveland Metroparks Race for the Cake 5K presented by CrossCountry Mortgage

Cleveland, Ohio, United States View on map
Sep 18, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Join us on Friday, September 18 at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for Race to the Cake 5K presented by CrossCountry Mortgage! This is a one‑of‑a‑kind run through the Zoo that blends fun, competition, and the magic of saying “I do” in the wildest venue around. Whether you’re a bride, groom, or simply a fan of elegant attire, this new race invites participants to run through the Zoo dressed in their wedding best. The race finishes with music, photo ops, and a treat‑tasting celebration.

Race Day Schedule:

Registration/Packet Pick-up - 6:00 p.m.
5k Start Time - 7:00 p.m.
1-mile walk Start Time - 7:00 p.m.
Zoo Closes to Runners & Spectators - 10:00 p.m.

Place - Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Registration Pricing-

Pre-registration through September 15 - $30
September 16 through Race Day - $35
Race Day Registration is Online Only!

Spectator Information
Spectators wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo.
Zoo membership does not allow you free entry into the zoo.
Ticket prices are to be determined
Spectators must purchase tickets online only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website (link below):

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Online Tickets for Spectators

Admissions will be there to scan the online ticket once purchased.  The box office will not be open. 

What You Get - 

Custom race t-shirt
Finisher medal for all
Post race refreshments
Admission to the zoo

*Sorry, dogs are not allowed at this race.

Pick your distance

Running

5K

Sep 18, 2026 5K 7:00 PM
$35.00
Closed

1 Mile Walk

Sep 18, 2026 1.6K 7:00 PM
$35.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Cleveland, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 16.6° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 22.8°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 16.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 23.1°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
19.4
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.5mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
75.4%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on September 18, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on September 18, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
12h 20m

The sun rises at 7:10 AM and sets at 7:31 PM local time (EDT) in Cleveland on September 18, 2026 — 12h 20m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 124 Cleveland events

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