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

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)

Races Offered

5 Mile Race

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 5 Miles

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08:30

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$30.00

1 Mile Run

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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08:40

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$25.00

1 Mile Ruck - Includes Patch

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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10:00

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$30.00

Kids' Track Dash

Jul 04, 2026

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Distance — 0.5 Miles

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10:00

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Bay Village.

thermostat Temperature

19.4° / 27.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

19.8° / 28.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 32m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:08

nightlight Sunset

20:57

About Bay Village

Learn more about the host city, 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.