Race for Kids 2026
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run · 1 Mile Walk · Virtual 1 Mile Walk & more
From the Organizer
Race Day Timeline
7:30 A.M.: Registration Opens
8:30 A.M.: 5K Run Participants begin their course
8:45 A.M.: 1 Mile Walk Participants begin their course.
9:30 A.M.: Awards Ceremony. For those who choose to not stay for the award ceremony, all results will be shown at this link following the final participant completing the race.
10:00 A.M.: Zoo opens for guests
Ready to participate? Here’s how:
- Join us in-person for the 5K or 1-Mile Walk on June 20th. Participation includes a T-shirt and free entry to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for the day. Does your whole family want to participate? Select the 1-Mile Walk and choose multi-person pricing for a discount on registration for the whole family.
- Participate from home, or your favorite trail, by registering for the virtual 5K or 1-Mile. Complete your distance wherever you’d like between June 14-20 and enter your time online. You will receive your Race for Kids T-shirt in the mail prior to the event week.
Fundraise
Fundraise on behalf of the Clubs! Whether you are participating in-person, virtually, or not able to attend at all, you are able to make a big difference for our kids. Set up a personal fundraising page and share it with family and friends. To get started, click on the donate dropdown at the top of the page and select "Become a Fundraiser". To get started on your page, click here.
All proceeds help to provide safe, fun places for kids, ages 6-18, to go after school throughout Northeast Ohio.
Events
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
78°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland Burke Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cleveland, OH
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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Race for Kids 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
12
Days to train
- Race
- Race for Kids 2026
- Date
- June 20, 2026
Coming Up
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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.
Running
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)
- What is the Race for Kids 2026?
- Race for Kids 2026 is a running race held in Cleveland, Ohio on June 20, 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 Race for Kids 2026?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Race for Kids 2026?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Race for Kids 2026
Jun 20, 2026