Greater Cleveland XC 5K
About this race
Greater Cleveland XC 5K - August 18, 2026
Location: Penitentiary Glen Reservation
Race Start Time: 6:30 PM (male) 7:00 PM (female)
Come out and experience an exciting 5K cross country race set on a scenic course that blends rolling grass fields with smooth crushed limestone trails. This fun and challenging route is perfect for runners of all levels, whether you’re chasing a fast time or simply enjoying an evening run outdoors.
The event is open to both kids and adults, making it a great opportunity for families, teams, and first-time racers to get involved alongside seasoned runners. The race will take place at Penitentiary Glen Reservation, offering a beautiful natural setting and a classic cross country atmosphere.
Race times are split to keep things organized and exciting:
- Boys’ race: 6:30 PM
- Girls’ race: 7:00 PM
Pick your distance
Running
5K Male
5K Female
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Willoughby, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 8:21 PM local time (EDT) in Willoughby on August 18, 2026 — 13h 43m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 8 Willoughby events
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