
From the Organizer
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 14. Day of registration fees will increase by $5.
After the race, the fun doesn't have to end! All-day admission to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is included with your Outrace Epilepsy! registration!
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 item
-Free zoo access after the race ends
-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- Check-in, day-of registration, and packet pick-up opens
-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+ earn an exclusive Outrace Epilepsy! prize (shipped after event)
Those who raise $500+ get the exclusive prize and their race registration fee 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 the Epilepsy Association’s free local programs and services which assist those affected by epilepsy in Northeast Ohio and their families. To learn about our programs and services, click here.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland Burke Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
367,523
as of 2023
Elevation
626 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 14th Annual Outrace Epilepsy! 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
14th Annual Outrace Epilepsy! 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Run/Walk
Aug 16, 2026