Description
Join Connecting for Kids, along with our partners and sponsors, for an inclusive race for every pace! The inaugural Embrace the Pace 5K, one-mile run/walk/roll and kids’ race welcomes participants of all ages and abilities.
Schedule:
9:00 a.m | Start Time: Chip-Timed 5K
9:10 a.m. | Start Time: One-Mile Run/Walk/Roll (non-chipped)
10:00 a.m. | Awards Ceremony
10:15 a.m. | Kids’ Race heats*
10:30 a.m. | Hot dogs provided by the Autism Society of Greater Cleveland
* Kids’ Race heats will include categories for children who use wheelchairs, walkers, gait trainers, reciprocating gait orthosis or other mobility aids.
Packet Pickup Options
All packet pickup will take place at the Kiwanis Pavilion, located at Liberty Playground, 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence.
Early Pickup: Friday, Aug. 21 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Race Day: Saturday, Aug. 22 beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Runner perks:
Top Male/Female and age group prizes for 5K participants
Finisher medals for all registered participants
T-shirt for 5K and One-Mile
Draw-string bag for 5K and One-Mile
Inclusive after-race dance party with free hot dogs
Resource tables, featuring partners and sponsors
Mobile sensory unit
Adult changing table and accessible parking available
Deadlines:
August 9th | Last day for guaranteed shirt
August 21st | Registration closes
No day of registration
Connecting for Kids provides resources, support and community to families in Northeast Ohio who have concerns about their child. We support families who have children with mental health concerns, developmental delays and disabilities as well as those facing major life changes.
Registrations for the 5K and One-Mile Run/Walk/Roll events include a donation to the City of Independence that will be used to purchase more adapted playground equipment. The remaining proceeds benefit Connecting for Kids free family programs. If you need assistance with registration, please email tishenry@connectingforkids.org or call/text 440-570-5908.
Place
Liberty Playground
6363 Selig Blvd
Independence, OH US 44131