Name: Bay Days 5 Miler, 1 Mile, & Kids Track Dash
Start: 2026-07-04
End: 2026-07-04
Location: Bay Village, Ohio

About the Event

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 Friday, 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)

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)

water_drop 74.2%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 19.6° / 27.7°

wb_sunny 19.9° / 29.0°

air 10.5 km/h

water_drop 74.2%

About Bay Village

Bay Village is a city in western Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. Located along the southern shore of Lake Erie, the city is a western suburb of Cleveland and a part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. The population was 16,163 at the 2020 census.