Join us for the first Run for the Hills Cross Country 5K and 1-Mile Family Walk. The course will consist of grass, gravel, a short wooded trail, and occasional all-purpose paved trail opportunities. There will be entertainment during the race, plus food and drink offerings at 12 pm during our Home Days Event (Food trucks, beverages, rides, etc.). We hope to see you there!

  • Seven Hills Recreation Center, 7777 Summitview Drive, Seven Hills, OH 44131

  • Sunday, July 20th, 2025

    • Online Registration Begins: March 31st

    • Online Registration Ends: July 19th

    • 8:20 am – Welcome message and Star-Spangled Banner located at the start line.

    • 8:30 am – 5K Starts. 

    • 1-Mile Family Walk will start as a separate wave promptly following 5K Walkers. Please stay to the right side of the course. Please note you will be passed frequently by the runners.

    • 5K: 12 & Up 

    • 1 - Mile Family Walk: All Ages

    • All Fees (Including weather related cancellations) are Non-Refundable.

    • 5K Fees: $30 per person

      • Includes a T-shirt, bib with chip timing, and finishers medal.

    • 1-Mile Walk Family Fees: $40 per family

      • Includes a finisher gift for all family members.

      • T-shirts can be purchased at our store on the registration page.

    • Saturday, July 19th from 12 pm to 4 pm at the Seven Hills Recreation Center home days booth.

    • Sunday, July 20th from 7 to 8 am.

    • At pick up you will receive your bib number (5K Runners Only), T-shirt, and other information.

    • 5K = Two Red loops

    • 1-Mile Family Walk = One Green Loop

    Click HERE for map

    • 7:30 am located in the Seven Hills Recreation Center Gathering Rooms.

    • Volunteers needed for timers, running path safety, water stop, course marshals, etc.

    • To volunteer, complete our signup form HERE

    • 5K awards will be given to the top three finishers in the following age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & over.

    • Awards will be available ASAP after the race. There will not be a formal award presentation.

    • Bib Chip timing will be used for the 5K.

    • The 1-mile family walk will not be timed.

    • 5K race bibs should be visible on the FRONT of the runner.

    • Move to the right if you need to stop or to allow others to pass.

    • Walkers stay to the right, please.

    • There will be one water station midway through the course.

    • Live music throughout the event.

    • Before and during the event there will be a coffee/breakfast truck available.

    • We encourage you to attend our Home Days event starting at 12pm to enjoy the various food trucks, rides, games, and entertainment.

    • A first aid station will be located near the start/finish line.

    • See the map HERE. (live link)

    • Parking is available off Hillside Road and Summitview Drive and Hillside Middle School. Please drive slowly.

    • In the event of inclement weather, there may be a delay in the start time.

    • Weather-related postponement will be determined through forecast review.

    • Emergency shelters are at the city hall building and the recreation center.

    • Multiple whistle blasts, air horn blasts, an announcement are signals you should proceed to your nearest shelter immediately.

    • If the weather conditions do not improve by 10 am, the race will be cancelled.

    • See Map HERE (Subject to Change).

For information about our annual Pink Flamingo Youth Triathlon, click HERE