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14th Annual Outrace Epilepsy! 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Run/Walk

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About the Event

Registration is now closed. Day of registration is available as an option at the zoo for a $5 price increase. Races will begin at 8:30 am so be sure to arrive earlier for time to register or check-in. Donations are still available. 

The Epilepsy Association is excited to be at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo hosting its annual race. Outrace Epilepsy! is the new name for the event, previously know as Race the River. Join us for our 10K and 5K courses as well as a 1-mile fun walk/run through the beautiful zoo. The races will begin around 8:30AM. Online registration closes at 9AM on Friday, August 15. Day of registration fees will increase by $5. 

After the race, the fun doesn't have to end! Registration for Outrace Epilepsy! includes all-day admission to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! 

ALL spectators wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo, even if you are a zoo member. 

Pre-Registration Fees:
10K- $45.00
5K- $35.00
1-Mile- $25.00
*all registration fees will increase by $5 for day of registration

All registration includes:
-Official Outrace Epilepsy! promotional items
-Chip timing for the 10K and 5K races
-Custom top finisher medals
-Post race refreshments 
-Online results posted same day
-And more!

Race Day Timeline:
-7:30 AM- Packet pick up and day of registration begins  
-8:30 AM- 10K starts
-8:30 AM- 5K starts  
-8:45 AM- 1 Mile starts
-9:30 AM- Awards ceremony begins 

Location:
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109

Make Your Miles Count Even More!
One way to share the work of our agency and mission is to become a charity team fundraiser! Below are simple ways to fundraise for this event:

1. Sign up for the race and to become a fundraiser or start a fundraising team during registration: Reach out to your friends, family, colleagues, and local businesses to donate to help reach your team’s over-all goal which helps to raise epilepsy awareness!

2.Set your goal: We suggest $500 for individuals and $2,000 for teams.
Those who raise $250+ become an official charity team member and earn a special charity team member t-shirt (shipped after event).
Those who raise $500+ get the charity team t-shirt and their race entry re-funded back to them.

3. Fund-Your-Run: Get sponsored for your run! Ask friends, family, and co-workers to sponsor you per mile. This is an easy way to get others involved and to quickly reach your personal fundraising goal. 

All proceeds from the race will go directly to our agency’s local programs and services which assist those affected by epilepsy in Northeast Ohio and their families. To read about the agency programs and services, click here.

Races Offered

Outrace Epilepsy! -10K Run

Aug 16, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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08:30

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$45.00

Outrace Epilepsy!- 5K Run/Walk

Aug 16, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:30

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$35.00

Outrace Epilepsy!- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Aug 16, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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08:45

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$20.00

Outrace Epilepsy!- 1 Mile Fun Walk (kids 5 and under)

Aug 16, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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08:45

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$0.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Cleveland.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 19.6° / 24.6°
wb_sunny 18.8° / 25.5°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 13.9 /
water_drop 76.3%

About Cleveland

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