Bay Days 5 Miler, 1 Mile, & Kids Track Dash

🎉 Race Overview

Cleveland's BEST Fourth of July race is back! Put on your best Red, White, and Blue and take to the streets for this fast and flat 5 Miler. This event is open to all ages and abilities. Join the kid's run (shirt optional) or 1 mile walk so you can still get the awesome swag including a Brooks running shirt, finish line goodies, and more!

🗓️ Event Date and Timeline

• Date: July 4, 2025
• 7:00 AM: Registration/Packet Pick Up opens at Bay High School
• 8:30 AM: 5 Miler begins
• 8:40 AM: 1 Mile Run/Walk begins
• 10:00 AM: Kids Track Dash on the Track (start expected after bulk of 5 Mile Runners are finished)

🏅 Runner Perks

• Brooks® Podium Short Sleeve Shirt: First 900 entrants who opt in. Sizes limited. Late sign-ups will receive a quality soft fit shirt with the same design. (Shirt size may not be guaranteed if you register less than 2 weeks before the event)
• Finish Line Goodies: Including popsicles and more!
• Awards: Age Group and Overall awards
• Runner Photos: Capture your moment!

Kid's Run may pay $10 to purchase a shirt.

👦 Kids' Track Dash

The Kids' Track Dash will take place on the Track at approximately 10 AM starting at the inflatable arch. Please be at the track by 9:45 AM for instruction. This is different from the annual 1 Mile Run.

🤝 Become a Micro Sponsor

Sign up 4 or more members from your company, organization, or club, and we will display your logo on the finish line banner! Sign ups must be in at least 9 days before the event (June 16, 2024).

🏆 Award Categories

5 Mile Run

• Top: 1 M/F
• Age Groups: Top 3 in 5 Year Age Groups from 14 & Under to 80 & Over
• Masters: Top M/F Master & Grandmaster

1 Mile Run/Walk

• Top: 1 M/F 13 & Under
• Age Groups: Top 1 in Age Groups (7 & Under, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13)

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Tuesday, July 1: Second Sole in Lakewood from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Wednesday, July 2: Second Sole in Lakewood from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• Race Day: Starting at 7:00 AM at Bay High School Track (Finish Line Area)

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Bay Days 5 Miler, 1 Mile, & Kids Track Dash.