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

BRING THE NOISE!

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!

Race Day Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Timeline 

• 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)

Festival Dates presented by Bay Village Kiwanis

• July 1 through 4 at Cahoon Park
• Visit Bay Village Kiwanis for all festival details

Runner Perks:

• Brooks® Podium Short Sleeve Shirt (unisex or women's fit)
  • 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)
• Custom finisher medal
• Chipped time
• USATF Certified 5 Mile course
• Finish line goodies, including popsicles and more!
• Age Group and Overall awards
• Runner Photos

*Kids Track Dash may pay $10 to purchase a shirt

Kids Track Dash

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

Award Categories

5 Mile Run

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

1 Mile Run/Walk

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

Ruck

• Hardened Steel | Competitive Division: This is our only award-eligible category. Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female finishers for events with over 5 of each gender or top 1 of each for less than 5.

Packet Pick Up:

• July 2 at Second Sole in Lakewood from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• July 3 at 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)

Fun for the WHOLE family!

The Bay Days Festival, presented by the Bay Village Kiwanis, is a carnival for the whole family! The events take place from 12:00 PM -10:30 PM daily, Wednesday, July 2nd to Saturday, July 5th at Cahoon Park in Bay Village! 
 
What can you expect from this awesome festival? 

• Carnival Rides
• Games for Kids & Adults
• Delicious Food
• Live Music
• Spectacular Fireworks

It’s days of celebration you won’t want to miss!  

Click the PDF icon to view our sponsorship levels!

Or sign up 5 or more participants (1 mile and 5 mile) and we will put your organization logo in our finish line area. CRRC reserves the right to not display logos. 

Annually, the Cleveland Road Runners Club puts on the following races

• Spring in the Park Women's 5K/10K
  • First Saturday in May
  • Starts & ends at South Mastick Picnic Area in Fairview Park
  • Distances: 1 Mile, 5K, & 10K
  • Women's only race
• Bay Days 5 Miler, 1 Mile, & Kids Track Dash
  • July 4th
  • Starts & ends at Bay High School in Bay Village
  • Distances: varying distances for the Kids' Track Dash, 1 Mile, & 5 Mile
  • Family-friendly race
• Fall Classic
  • Sunday before Thanksgiving
  • Starts & ends at Bonnie Park in Strongsville
  • Distances: 5K & half marathon (relay option for the half marathon)
  • Family-friendly race

Early Packet Pick Up:

• Wednesday, July 2nd from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Second Sole in Lakewood (18636 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107)
• Thursday, July 3rd from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Second Sole in Lakewood (18636 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107)

Race Day

• 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)

Registration perks

• Brooks® Podium Short Sleeve Shirt (unisex or women's fit)
  • 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)
• Custom finisher medal
• Race bib
• Chipped time
• USATF Certified 5 Mile course
• Finish line goodies, including popsicles and more!
• Age Group and Overall awards
• Runner Photos

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

2025 Race Shirt

Shirt details

• Brooks® Podium Short Sleeve Shirt
• Black
• Unisex and women's fit 
• Lightweight and breathable
• Reflective branding on shoulder
• 100% polyester
• Moisture-wicking fabric
• Flatlock seams

2025 Finisher Medal

BRING THE NOISE with this custom cowbell finisher medal!

Make checks payable to Run The Land & mail to:
Run the Land
18780 Rivercliff Dr, Fairview Park, Ohio 44126

Mailed entry forms must be received the Wednesday before race weekend.
Email Info@RunTheLand.com with questions.

BayDays is a USATF Certified 5 Mile Run: Certified Map

Digital Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38720719