On Sunday, September 14, 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.
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.
$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.
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!
Incentives earned for any fundraising levels after Wednesday, September 10 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
Sep 13, 2026
Distance — 6.2 Miles
Type — Running
08:30
$32.50
Sep 13, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
08:35
$22.50
Sep 13, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
08:45
$27.50
Sep 13, 2026
Distance — 3.5 Miles
Type — Running
08:45
$27.50
Sep 13, 2026
Distance — 5 Miles
Type — Running
08:45
$27.50
Sep 13, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:45
$27.50
Sep 13, 2026
Distance — 6 Miles
Type — Running
08:45
$27.50
Sep 13, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
08:45
$22.50
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Cleveland.
Learn more about the host city, 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.
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