
BIRCHWOOD 5k + COSTUME RUN is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Fairview Park, OH, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
From the Organizer
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Place
South Mastick Picnic Area
Fairview Park, OH US 44126
Description
This year's Birchwood School of Hawken BIRCHWOOD 5k RUN/1-MILE WALK and SEEDLINGS & SPROUTS SHUFFLE is a costume run. Come in your favorite costume and have a great time. For safety, please do not wear a mask during the race. Costumes must be school-appropriate.
The event is open to all ages and abilities.
Event Address: South Mastick Picnic Area (Fairview Park)
What each registrant will receive:
Race Day Timeline:
Race day registration - 8:00 AM
400 Meter Seedlings & Sprouts Kids Run - 8:45 AM
5k Run/1-mile Walk - 9:00 AM These are simultaneous events - registrant should choose whichever event they would like while signing up ahead of race day. Please do not switch on race day.
Award Categories:
Best Costume
Race awards - Top Male and Female Overall and awards for male and female age groups 9 & under, 10 - 14, 15 - 18, 19 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 & over
Family Discount
Register 4 or more and receive $5 off your family's entire registration total!
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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
58°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 2 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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BIRCHWOOD 5k + COSTUME RUN
Oct 31, 2026