
From the Organizer
The Twins Days 5K Fun Run & Walk will take place on Sunday morning at Dodge Intermediate School, which is across the street from the festival site. Walkers and strollers are also welcome. There will also be a kids' "fun run" of just under ¼ mile on the track. All runners registered before July 31 will be guaranteed to receive a custom event t-shirt which will be designed to match the festival theme - Totally Two-bular! Registrations after 7/31 will be subject to availability on the first come, first served basis. Light snacks and refreshments provided following the race. This event intends to promote and enjoy fitness while raising money for a worthy cause. PROCEEDS BENEFIT EMPOWER SPORTS.
Who We Run For:
Empower Sports exists to enrich the lives of athletes of diverse challenges through sports and exercise while promoting kindness, character, and tolerance. They believe that EVERY athlete should have an opportunity to participate in the games they love and that sports can be used to shatter false stereotypes of people with special needs. Empower Sports is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to providing sports and exercise programs for children and adults with various physical and cognitive disabilities. They value diversity, relationships, service, and empathy. You can donate to Empower Sports here or through the link fundraiser page, donations can also be made through the registration process.
T-Shirts:
We offer Youth Small to Large & Adult Small to 3X-Large along with a No T-Shirt option for a $5 discount.
T-Shirts will be provided to those signed up by July 31st!
Schedule:
Sunday, August 9th, 2026
7:00 AM - Packet Pickup at pavilion near the entrance to the Center Valley Park Trail
8:25 AM - Opening Remarks at Starting Line
8:30 AM - 5K Run/Walk Start at the Track
9:00 AM - Children's Fun Run Starts at the Track
9:30 AM - 5K Awards Ceremony
5K Awards:
Trophies:
Top 3 Finishers Overall - Male and Female
Top 3 Twins Teams Overall - Male, Female, Co-ed
Medals:
Top 3 individuals for the age categories 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+.
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
82°
Typical Low
60°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stow 4 Se, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
19,346
as of 2023
Elevation
955 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 21 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
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Coming Up
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Twins Days 5k
Aug 9, 2026