Cleveland Heights Happy 5k & 10k logo

Cleveland Heights Happy 5k & 10k

Cleveland Heights Happy 5k & 10k is a running race on October 4, 2026 in Cleveland, OH, with entry fees from $10 to $35.

Date
October 4, 2026 (73 days to go)
Location
2230 Lee Rd, Cleveland, OH
Price
$10–$35
Sport
Running
Register →

From the Organizer

It's back! The City of Cleveland Heights and its merchants invite you to the 9th annual Happy 10k, 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run. This chip-timed road running event will take you through the best of Cleveland Heights, including the Lee Road and Coventry merchant districts. Flat and fast with plenty of crowd support along the way, proceeds for the event go to support the Cleveland Heights Youth Scholarship Fund.

This run is open to all ages and abilities, as well as a chip-timed race for the competitive runner. Dress up for your run, and you'll automatically be entered into the happiest costume contest around.

Happy dogs on leashes and strollers are welcome, too!

Early Packet Pick Up | Saturday, October 3rd

  • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the Wine Spot*
  • *you may also pick up race morning.

Sunday Race Day Schedule | Sunday, October 4th

  • 8:00 AM  - Race Day Pick Up and Registration Begins
  • 9:15 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run Begins
  • 10:00 AM - 5k & 10k begins
  • Awards to follow! Planning around 10:50 AM

Your 10k, 5k & 1 Mile Includes:

  • Soft-fit, Happy T-shirt (optional purchase for 1 Mile)
  • Happiest Finisher Medal to all runners
  • Happy Race Bib!
  • 1 beverage ticket
  • Race photos
  • Chip Timed race and awards

Come for the RUN & stay for the FUN!

Course Map: LINK TO COURSE

Awards and Prizes

  • Top Finishers Awards 
  • Top 3 Male and Female
  • Top 3 Age Group 10 and Under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 & Over

Events

1 Mile Fun Run$10
5k Run/Walk$30
10k Run$35
Register for this race →

Weather

Typical Conditions

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

67°

Typical Low

54°

Chance of Rain

37%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland Burke Ap, 6 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:26 AMSunset 7:02 PMDaylight 11h 37m

Host City

About Cleveland, OH

Population

367,523

as of 2023

City 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

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Cleveland Heights Happy 5k & 10k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

73

Days to train

Race
Cleveland Heights Happy 5k & 10k
Date
October 4, 2026
Register Today

Want more races like this?

Enter your email and we'll send more your way.

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

Read the Guide

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Read the guide →

Coming Up

More Running races near Cleveland, OH

RunningCleveland, OH

Running With A Mission

Sep 12, 2026
5K · From $10 · Edgewater Park

2 miles away

View Race→
RunningCleveland, OH

Run Through History 5k

Sep 20, 2026
2 Mile / 3K · 5K · From $20 · 12316 Euclid Ave.

2 miles away

View Race→
RunningShaker Heights, OH

Shaker Raider 5K & Fun Run

Oct 3, 2026
1 Mile · 5K · From $25 · 15911 Aldersyde Drive

2 miles away

View Race→
RunningCleveland, OH

The Walk for Unity

Oct 11, 2026
1 Mile · 5K · From $25 · Martin Luther King Dr

2 miles away

View Race→

Explore by category

All races in Cleveland, OH→5Ks in Ohio→10Ks in Ohio→Half Marathons in Ohio→Marathons in Ohio→Running races in Ohio→Running races in October→Running races in Ohio in October→Running races in the United States→Endurance races in Ohio→

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Cleveland than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

Plan your trip to Cleveland
Lodging
Flights
Rental Car
Activities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Cleveland Heights Happy 5k & 10k?+
Cleveland Heights Happy 5k & 10k is a running race held in Cleveland, Ohio on October 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Cleveland Heights Happy 5k & 10k?+
Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio at 2230 Lee Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Cleveland Heights Happy 5k & 10k?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Cleveland Heights Happy 5k & 10k

Oct 4, 2026

Register →