Name: Friends of CITY DOGS Cleveland 5k
Start: 2026-06-27
End: 2026-06-27
Location: Cleveland, Ohio

About the Event

Join us virtually or in-person on June 27, 2026 at Edgewater Park, Kite Field in Cleveland, Ohio. If you are joining us in-person, please know this event is for humans only. Virtual participants are welcome to run with their dog.

The need for funds to support the homeless dogs of Cleveland continues to grow every year. This year as an added incentive for individual fundraisers, you may choose to receive a portion of your registration fee back if you hit your fundraising goal. Those who raise $250 or more may receive $20 back from the registration fee. To receive this benefit, you must opt in while setting up your fundraiser.

All participants are encouraged to post on social media using #CityDogsRunCle.

RACE DAY TIMELINE
Packet pick up/day of registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
June 27, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. event begins with 5k send off immediately followed by 1 mile
Top finisher awards will be presented as the winners finish.

REGISTRATION COST
$40 February 22 - June 27 (Race day registration available - online registration cut off is June 26 at noon)

Participants who register by May 10, 2026 are guaranteed a t-shirt, those who register after May 10 are not guaranteed a shirt and/or requested shirt size or a participant medal.*

WHO DOES THIS RACE SUPPORT?
All donations benefit Friends of CITY DOGS Cleveland who provides financial assistance for the animals at Cleveland Animal Care and Control, which includes daily enrichment opportunities, medical care, and supporting the CITY DOGS adoption and volunteer programs.

WHAT COMES WITH MY REGISTRATION? *Guaranteed for participants registered by May 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. only!
Official finisher medal
Soft-fit, unisex race theme t-shirt
Reusable bag

PACKET PICK-UP DETAILS
Pre-race packet pick-up dates are to be announced at a later date.

RACE DAY - Saturday, June 27
Time: 8-8:55 a.m. packet pick-up and day of registration
Race kick off: 5k starts at 9 a.m., followed by 1 mile
Where: Edgewater Park, Kite Field
7600 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, OH 44102

Shipping Information:
If you paid for shipping, your packets are shipping directly to you the week before the race.

Races Offered

In Person 1-Mile Walk

Jun 27, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$35.00

In Person 5k

Jun 27, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$35.00

Virtual - 5k, 1-mile, and 0.0

Jun 27, 2026

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Distance — Virtual - 5k 1-mile and 0.0

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$35.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Cleveland.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 17.3° / 23.7°

wb_sunny 16.1° / 24.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 13.8 /

water_drop 76.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 17.3° / 23.7°

wb_sunny 16.1° / 24.0°

air 13.8 km/h

water_drop 76.5%

About Cleveland

Cleveland is a culturally diverse city on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA. Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are abundant throughout Northeast Ohio. You'll find world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and amusement parks. Places Rated Almanac ranks the area second in recreational options out of 354 US metro areas. This region ranks fifth in the nation in number of major cultural resources per one million residents.