Run for the Hills Cross Country 5K

Seven Hills, United States • 19 Jul 2026

Run For The Hills Cross Country 5K and 1-Mile Family Walk

The second annual Run For The Hills Cross Country event takes place at the Seven Hills Recreation Center in Seven Hills, Ohio on July 19, 2026. The event is sponsored by Greystone Veterinary Hospital + Urgent Care and is part of the site's Home Days activities.

The course uses a mix of surfaces including grass, gravel, a short wooded trail, and occasional all-purpose paved trail. Event features include entertainment during the race and food and drink offerings as part of the Home Days event, with food trucks, beverages, and rides on site.

Distances:

  • Cross Country 5K
  • 1-Mile Family Walk

Registration details note that registering by July 10 guarantees a T-shirt. Online registration closes on July 19, and in-person registration is available the day before at the recreation center and on race day at check-in. Entry limits are set at 140 participants for the Cross Country 5K; the 1-Mile Family Walk has no participant limit.

All fees are non-refundable. The event provides a finisher medal for all family members. Bib pickup, swag, and T-shirt pickup are handled at race check-in, and bibs are issued for 5K runners only. The 5K welcomes participants of all ages and abilities; the 1-mile family walk is open to all ages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
Cross Country 5k
1-Mile Family Walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Timed ultramarathon at Richfield Heritage Preserve with a 2.92 mile loop and 225 feet of gain. Multiple distances, camping, overnight aid and live tracking.

Trail-based race day at Camp Manatoc on May 23, 2026 offering 10k, half, marathon, and an 8-hour format on varied singletrack and wooded trails. Part of the Ohio Endurance Series with aid support, swag, awards, and donations benefiting Camp..

A cross country 5K winds through wooded trails in Cuyahoga Valley National Park with 112 feet of elevation gain, while a separate 1 Mile Kids Dash runs on flat grass fields with finisher medals and stroller access.

A community event at IBH Addiction Recovery in Akron on June 6, 2026 featuring a 5K obstacle course, a 1 Mile family walk, community resource tables, participant shirts and medals, and volunteer opportunities.

Add Event
Help us complete the calendar!
  • Distance is at least 5 km
  • Event has a website or Facebook page
Website
Optional: Please provide your e-mail address if we may contact you.
Report a change
We will only update the data if the information is also on the website.