Shaker Lakes Hike & Run

On Sunday, September 13, the Shaker Lakes Parklands will be filled with the energy and enthusiasm of runners, hikers and community members of all ages when the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes hosts its annual and always-popular Hike & Run event. We invite you to join the festivities! The price will increase on race day so sign up early!  Well-behaved leashed dogs are allowed on hikes and runs if they stay near the back.

What is the Hike & Run?

Run: 5k or 10k road race with chip timing and awards on a beautiful course around Shaker Lakes. The 1 Mile Run/Walk will be chip-timed and use the streets the of the 5k/10k course

Hike: Guided hikes in distances from 1 mile to 6 miles to explore our city and parks.

Hike & Run Day Timeline

• 7:00 AM - Packet Pick Up and Registration Open
• 8:30 AM - 5k and 10k start
• 8:35 AM - 1 Mile Start
• 8:45 AM - Hikes begin
• 10:00 AM - Awards and prizes

Awards

$100 cash awards to the Top Overall Male and Female in the 5k and 10k.  Cookie Medals to the Top 3 male and female in each age group in the 5k and 10k, and top 3 overall male and female in the 1-Mile.

100% of donations go to the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes! Thank you for supporting us and we look forward to seeing you on event day.

Fundraising Incentives

Setup is simple and easy: create your personal fundraising page during registration, then share with friends, family, and across social media to start raising funds that will support the Nature Center's mission!

• Raise $100 and we will refund your entry fee.
• Raise $250 and earn a Nature Center at Shaker Lakes hat or water bottle and refunded entry fee.
• Raise $500 and earn a Hike & Run sweatshirt, a hat or water bottle and refunded entry fee.
• Raise $1,000 and earn a pair of tickets to the annual Nature Center Benefit (Nature at Night), a Hike & Run sweatshirt, a hat or water bottle and refunded entry fee.

Incentives earned for any fundraising levels after Wednesday, September 9 will be available after the race, by October 1. Participants will be contacted to arrange pick up.

Special thanks to our partners: Cleveland Hiking Club and Shaker Heights Historical Society

Ready to test your limits? The Shaker Lakes Hike & Run brings a highly anticipated 5K, 10K, 1.6K, 8K, 5.6K, 9.7K to Cleveland on September 13, 2026. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of Ohio.