Southwest General 43rd Old Oak Run

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Middleburg Heights, OH; Southwest General - Main Campus, 18697 Bagley Road, 44130
Type: RUN

Official registration

At a glance

Run or walk a scenic Metroparks trail to support Southwest General, with chip-timed 5K awards and a long-sleeve shirt.

Scenic
Competitive
For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Southwest General 43rd Old Oak Run for a refreshing 5K or 1-mile walk on the scenic Cleveland Metroparks’ Lake to Lake Trail. Starting and finishing at Southwest General's Main Campus, this event supports the health center. Runners can enjoy chip timing and compete for age group awards, while all participants receive a long-sleeve T-shirt and post-race refreshments. It's a wonderful opportunity to embrace the outdoors and contribute to a local cause.

What to expect

A refreshing 5K run or 1-mile walk on the Cleveland Metroparks’ Lake to Lake Trail.
Chip-timed 5K with age group awards for competitive runners.
Enjoy a long-sleeve T-shirt and complimentary post-race refreshments.

Standout details

Scenic Cleveland Metroparks’ Lake to Lake Trail
Supports Southwest General Health Center
Long-sleeve T-shirt for first 300 entrants
Post-race refreshments

Perks & features

Chip Timed
Food & Drink

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM EDT · From $22.20
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 10, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 10, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

The course

Rolling
Timed race

Vibe Check

Easygoing

5K distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

DATE Saturday, April 18 , 2026

PLACE Southwest General - Main Campus 18697 Bagley Road Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

The race will begin and end on the southeast side of Southwest General's Main Campus. (course is on the Cleveland Metroparks’ Lake to Lake Trail). Please proceed to the southern parking lot, which is off of Old Oak Boulevard. Signage will direct you.

START TIMES 8:00 a.m.- Race Day Registration and Packet Pick up- Outside, in the basement of Garage D

8:45 a.m.- Pre-race warm up outside

9:00 a.m.- 5K (3.1- mile) run and 1 mile walk beginning at Southwest General

10:30 a.m.- Approximate time for awards presentation

TIMING 5K Chip Timed

REGISTRATION - ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES 4/18 AT 9:00AM 5K Run (Chip Timed)

$25 (deadline is Friday, April 10, 2026)

$30 (April 11 through race day)

1 Mile Walk (Non-Timed)

$20 (deadline is Friday, April 10, 2026)

$25 (April 11 through race day)

All mailed pre-registered entries must be received by Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Please make checks payable to: Southwest General Health Center

Mail entries to: Southwest General Health Center Marketing Department 18697 Bagley Rd. Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130-3497

WHAT YOU GET LONG SLEEVE T-shirts will be given to the first 300 entrants in the run and walk. FREE Refreshments for Walkers & runners following the race. We look forward to seeing you!

AWARDS (5K Only) Top man and top woman overall and Top Three (3) in the following age categories:

10 & Under, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-50, 51-55, 56-60 & 61 & Over

MORE INFORMATION For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933.

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