Gigi's Playhouse 5k
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Location
- 15450 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH
- Distance
- 3.21 Mile Run · 1 Mile Walk · Kids Dash
From the Organizer
Join Cleveland on June 13, 2026 for the GiGi’s 5K – Dash for Down Syndrome!
Running? Walking? Pushing a stroller? Rolling? Or just coming to support? You’re welcome at the GiGi’s 5K!
Get ready to celebrate, advocate, and make an impact at GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland’s 6th Annual Dash for Down Syndrome! This high-energy, family-friendly event brings together over 1,000 individuals, families, businesses, and community members from across Northeast Ohio to raise awareness and critical funds for our free, life-changing programs.
Whether you walk, run, roll, or cheer from the sidelines, every step taken at the Dash supports individuals with Down syndrome from diagnosis through adulthood. Together, we are changing the way the world views Down syndrome and sending a powerful message of acceptance, inclusion, and belief.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
84°
Low
70°
Conditions
Slight chance rain showers then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
26%
Wind
7 mph
Host City
About Lakewood, OH
Population
50,229
as of 2023
Elevation
682 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Waiting For?
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Gigi's Playhouse 5k?
- Gigi's Playhouse 5k is a running race held in Lakewood, Ohio on June 13, 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 Gigi's Playhouse 5k?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Lakewood, Ohio at 15450 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Gigi's Playhouse 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Gigi's Playhouse 5k
Jun 13, 2026