Run For The Hills Cross Country 5K & 1-Mile Family Walk

We welcome inclusivity in our community, people of all ages and abilities - including walkers!

Proudly Sponsored by the Greystone Veterinary Hospital + Urgent Care, join us for the second annual Run for the Hills Cross Country 5K and 1-Mile Family Walk. The course will consist of grass, gravel, a short wooded trail, and occasional all-purpose paved trail opportunities. There will be entertainment during the race, plus food and drink offerings at 12 pm during our Home Days Event (Food trucks, beverages, rides, etc.). We hope to see you there!

Contact Us: Mike Gallagher (mgallagher@sevenhillsohio.org | 216.524.6262)

Registration and Deadlines: 

• Register by July 10th to guarantee a T-shirt with your registration.
• Online Registration Ends: July 19th at 8:30 am
• In Person Registration and Check-in:
  • July 18th from 12 pm to 4 pm at the Seven Hills Recreation Center.
  • July 19th from 7 am to 8:30 am on race day at check-in. 

Entry Limitations:

• Cross Country 5K: 140 maximum number participants allowed to register for this event.
• 1-Mile Family Walk: No limit to the number of participants.
  

Fees:

• All Fees (Including weather related cancellations) are Non-Refundable.
  • 5K Fees: $30 per person includes a T-shirt, bib with chip timing, finisher medal, and post race refreshments.
  • 1-Mile Walk Family Fees: $40 per family
    • Includes a finisher medal for all family members and post race refreshments.
    • T-shirts can be purchased at our store at runsignup.com/runforthe7hills/store.  

Eligibility:

• 5K: We welcome inclusivity in our community, people of all ages and abilities - including walkers!
• 1 - Mile Family Walk: All Ages

Important Race Day Times (Subject to Change):

• 7:00 am – Course Open for Race Preview.
• 7:15 am – Volunteer Meeting (Location TBD)
• 7:00 to 8:30 am – Check in Table
  • Bib (5K Runners Only), Swag, T-shirt Pick Up and other information.
  • In-Person Registration
• 8:10 am – Welcome message, race information, and Star-Spangled Banner nerar the the start line.
• 8:15 am – 1-Mile Family Walk Starts. 
• 8:45 am – 5K Race Starts

Timing:

• Bib Chip timing will be used for the 5K. We will do the best we can to get your halfway time split.
• The 1-mile family walk will not be timed.

The Course:

• Review the alternate course plan in case of extreme rain or other course situations.
• Click HERE for the course map.
• Click HERE for the alternate course map.\

Volunteer Information:

• To volunteer, complete our signup form at https://forms.gle/cEMX1auCbCryvpDG7.
• Volunteer meeting at 7:15 am at the pavilion.
• Volunteers needed for timers, running path safety, water stop, course marshals, etc.

Awards:

• There will be an awards ceremony ASAP after the race.
• The top female and male finisher will receive awards.
• 5K awards will be given to the top three finishers by gender in the following age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & over.

Running Rules:

• 5K race bibs should be visible on the FRONT of the runner.
• Move to the right if you need to stop or to allow others to pass.
• Walkers stay to the right, please.

Water Stations: There will be one water station midway through the course.

Live Entertainment: There will be music throughout the event.

Pre and Post Stretching Service: Athletico will arrive at 7 am and provide pre-and-post race stretching.

Race Food & Drink Options:

• Coyne’s Caribbean Coffee (Will be there at 7 am)
• Refreshments will be located near the finish line.
• We encourage you to attend our Home Days event starting at 12 pm.

First Aid Station: A first-aid station will be in the pavilion near ther start line.

Parking (Subject to Change): Parking is available off Hillside Road and Summitview Drive and Hillside Middle School. Please drive slowly.

Weather Emergency/Shelter/Alert System:

• In the event of inclement weather, there may be a delay in the start time.
• Weather-related postponement will be determined through forecast review.
• Emergency shelters are at the city hall building and the recreation center.
• Multiple whistle blasts, air horn blasts, an announcement are signals you should proceed to your nearest shelter immediately.
• f the weather conditions do not improve by 10 am, the race will be cancelled. 
• Click HERE for the emergency locations.

Join fellow runners on July 19, 2026 for the Run For The Hills Cross Country 5K & 1-Mile Family Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Seven Hills.