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Lakewood Summer Meltdown 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run and Walk

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calendar_today 18 Jul, 2026

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About the Event

Ready, sweat, go! Registration will open on Friday, March 13 for the 18th Annual Meltdown 5K Race and 1 Mile Family Fun Run & Walk, the centerpieces of LakewoodAlive’s Lakewood Summer Meltdown sponsored by Cox. The Lakewood Summer Meltdown takes place Saturday, July 18, from 4 - 10 PM on Detroit Avenue in Downtown Lakewood. The Meltdown 5K Race and the 1 Mile Family Fun Run & Walk both serve as a fundraiser for LakewoodAlive.

 

This ever-popular staple of the Summer Meltdown draws hundreds of participants annually—and for good reason! In addition to the usual race perks (fast course, chip timing, official race t-shirt, and prizes for top finishers), the Meltdown 5K offers a unique opportunity to participate in an evening race (7 PM start) with live music, food vendors, and a beer garden placed at the end of the course as a reward for your efforts. The course also offers fantastic views of Lakewood’s historic neighborhoods and the opportunity to run alongside beautiful Lake Erie.

 

Secure your Meltdown 5k Race registration ASAP!  When you buy early, you save! The first 50 signups will be discounted to $20 followed by a pre-sale rate of $30 and registration day-of $35.

 

For Meltdown attendees—both young and old—interested in a more relaxed exercise experience, the 1 Mile Family Fun Run & Walk precedes the Meltdown 5K at 6 PM. This crowd-pleasing event is priced at $15 per participant (includes a t-shirt) and is intended for participants of all ages.

 

Enjoy this fun summer tradition while showing your support for LakewoodAlive; we can't wait to see you at the race! On your marks, get set, register!

 

For more information regarding Lakewood Summer Meltdown 2025, please visit LakewoodAlive.org/Meltdown

Races Offered

1 Mile Family Fun Run & Walk

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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18:00

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$15.00

Meltdown 5K

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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19:00

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$20.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Lakewood.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 19.6° / 27.6°
wb_sunny 19.9° / 28.9°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 10.7 /
water_drop 73.7%

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