Summit Metro Parks Mother's Day 5K

🌼 Mother's Day 5K Celebration

Run, jog or walk to celebrate mom during this annual 5K from the Summit Metro Parks. The stroller-friendly course for this chip-timed race travels twice around the scenic Munroe Falls Lake. Race proceeds benefit the Summit Metro Parks Foundation.

🚧 Course Information

• Entrance Gate Closure: The park’s entrance gate will close at 7:50 a.m.
• Reopening Time: The gate will be re-opened by park rangers after participants clear the second lap.

👚 Race Registration Perks

• Included Item: A choice of a race t-shirt or native tree sapling is included with each paid registration, including the 14 & under kids’ category, while supplies last.
• Availability: Register early to ensure availability.

🌦️ Event Details

• Weather Policy: The event is held rain or shine.
• Refund Policy: Refunds are available through May 1, 2025, but not after.
• ADA Compliance: The course is not fully ADA-compliant, but wheelchair participants and jogging strollers are welcome.
• Contact: If you plan to use an adaptive device on the course, please contact the race in advance.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Pre-Race Pickup: Available on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm (1828 Smith Rd., Akron).
• Race Day Pickup: Starts at 7 a.m. the morning of the race.

💵 Registration and Fees

• Kids Fee: For ages 14 and under, registration is $10 through race day.
• Adult Fees: Registration is tiered by date:
• $20/person through January 14
• $25/person from January 15 through March 14
• $30/person from March 15 through April 14
• $35/person from April 15 through race day
• Morning Registration: Participants may register on the morning of the race but will only be able to do so online (no cash accepted).

📜 Race Rules

• Prohibited Items: Wagons, bikes, scooters, rollerblades, and motorized vehicles are not permitted on the course.
• Pet Policy: Pet spectators (on leashes, 8-foot max) are welcome, but not allowed on the course.
• Participant Requirement: Anyone on the course over the age of 5 years must be a registered participant with a race bib.
• Award Eligibility: Only registered participants with race bibs are eligible for finisher awards.

🏆 Awards

• Top Finishers: The top male and female (1st and 2nd place finishers) for each age group are awarded their name engraved in the Munroe Falls Mother’s Day 5K brick paver walkway.
• Overall Winners: The overall top male and female (1st and 2nd place finishers) are awarded their name engraved in the Munroe Falls Mother’s Day 5K brick walkway as well as an engraved top finisher brick paver to take home.

👥 Age Groups

• 14 & under
• 15-19 years
• 20-29 years
• 30-39 years
• 40-49 years
• 50-59 years
• 60-69 years
• 70+ years

🔗 Race Link

For more information and to register, visit: Mother's Day 5K Registration.