The weather this spring has been more like summer and cyclists have been out in droves! Businesses along the route are buzzing, wineries are busy and eateries are starting to serve outdoors again. Here are a few upcoming 5k runs, walks, competitions and other outdoor active events around north central Ohio.
Earth Day 5k Run/Walk and Children’s Fun Run
Saturday, April 17, 2010
10am (Children’s fun run at 9:15am)
The Oberlin Earth Day 5k Run is celebrating it’s 37th year. Please bring a non-perishable food and/or household item to donate to Oberlin Community Services. Spring into Action 5K Race for Haiti Saturday, April 17, 2010 9am at the Lorain County Metro Parks Bridgeway Trail-Days Dam E 31st St. and East River Rd., Lorain, OH The Course will begin and end at Days Dam. All proceeds will go directly to Habitat for Humanity International.
5th Annual Sandy Ridge Half Marathon & 10k
Sunday, April 18 7am registration, 8am race
Lorain County Community College
1005 Abbe Rd. North
Elyria, OH
This is a fast, flat looping course in and around the Sandy Ridge wetlands area, a spectacular birding hotspot.
NHA Walk/Run for the Homeless
May 8, 2010
Registration begins at 7am
Lorain County Community College
5k run, 1 mile walk to benefit homeless families. Each registration fee will cover the actual cost to feed and shelter one person for one night at the Haven Center.
Lorain County Heart Walk
May 15, 2010, 8:30–11am
Avon Commons
1-3 mile walk to benefit the American Heart Association
Kayaking Symposium
May 22, Lakeview Park, Lorain
9am–2pm
Lorain County Metro Parks is teaming up with the Backpackers Shop to provide a chance to test out a variety of kayaks (weather permitting). Other outdoor recreation related demos and info will be available throughout the event.
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