13th Annual Outrace Epilepsy! 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Run/Walk

13th Annual Outrace Epilepsy! 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Run/Walk Race Information

<p><span style="color:#000000">The Epilepsy Association is excited to be at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo hosting its annual race. Outrace Epilepsy! is the new name for the event, <strong>previously know as Race the River</strong>. Join us for our 10K and 5K courses as well as a 1-mile fun walk/run through the beautiful zoo. The races will begin around 8:30AM. Online registration closes at 9AM on Friday, August 15. Day of registration fees will increase by $5. </span></p> <p><u><i><b><span style="color:#000000">After the race, the fun doesn&#39;t have to end! Registration for Outrace Epilepsy! includes all-day admission to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! </span></b></i></u></p> <p><u><i><b><span style="color:#000000">ALL spectators wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo, even if you are a zoo member. </span></b></i></u></p> <p><b><span style="color:#004eff">Pre-Registration Fees:</span></b><br /><span style="color:#000000">10K- $45.00</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">5K- $35.00</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">1-Mile- $20.00</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">*all registration fees will increase by $5 for day of registration</span></p> <p><b><span style="color:#004eff">All registration includes:</span></b><br /><span style="color:#000000">-Official Outrace Epilepsy! promotional items</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">-Chip timing for the 10K and 5K races</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">-Custom finisher medals</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">-Post race refreshments </span><br /><span style="color:#000000">-Online results posted same day</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">-And more!</span></p> <p><b><span style="color:#004eff">Race Day Timeline:</span></b><br /><span style="color:#000000">-7:30 AM- Packet pick up and day of registration begins  </span><br /><span style="color:#000000">-8:30 AM- 10K starts</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">-8:30 AM- 5K starts  </span><br /><span style="color:#000000">-8:45 AM- 1 Mile starts</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">-9:30 AM- Awards ceremony begins </span></p> <p><b><span style="color:#004eff">Location:</span></b><br />3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109<b><span style="color:#004eff"></span></b></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"><strong>Limited Time T-Shirt:</strong></span><br />On sale until July 28th! Shirts will be shipped in time for you to wear them to the race. We recommend ordering as a group to save on shipping costs. Get your Outrace Epilepsy! shirt here: <a href="https://epilepsy2025.itemorder.com/shop/product/50728449/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://epilepsy2025.itemorder.com/shop/product/50728449/</a></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 78 , 255 )"><strong>Buy 50-50 Tickets!</strong></span></p> <p>Support the agency&#39;s free epilepsy services and educational programs and have a chance to win half the pot! 50-50 tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. For sale online here: <a href="http://weblink.donorperfect.com/outraceepilepsy5050" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://weblink.donorperfect.com/outraceepilepsy5050</a></p> <p>We will also be selling tickets in-person on race day at the same price. Cash and card will be accepted. We will draw the winner live after the races finish, but you do not need to be present to win. </p> <p><b><span style="color:#004eff">Make Your Miles Count Even More!</span></b><br /><span style="color:#000000">One way to share the work of our agency and mission is to become a charity team fundraiser! Below are simple ways to fundraise for this event:</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#004eff">1. Sign up for the race and to become a fundraiser or start a fundraising team during registration: </span>Reach out to your friends, family, colleagues, and local businesses to donate to help reach your team’s over-all goal which helps to raise epilepsy awareness!</span></p> <p><span style="color:#ba372a"><span style="color:#004eff">2.Set your goal:</span> <span style="color:#000000">We suggest $500 for individuals and $2,000 for teams. </span></span><br /><span style="color:#000000">Those who raise $250&#43; become an official charity team member and earn a special charity team member t-shirt (shipped after event).</span><br /><span style="color:#000000">Those who raise $500&#43; get the charity team t-shirt and their race entry re-funded back to them.</span></p> <p><span style="color:#ba372a"><span style="color:#004eff">3. Fund-Your-Run: </span><span style="color:#000000">Get sponsored for your run! Ask friends, family, and co-workers to sponsor you per mile. This is an easy way to get others involved and to quickly reach your personal fundraising goal. </span></span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000">All proceeds from the race will go directly to our agency’s local programs and services which assist those affected by epilepsy in Northeast Ohio and their families. To read about the agency programs and services, <a style="color:#000000" href="http://www.epilepsyinfo.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here</a>.</span></p>