Shaker Lakes Hike and Run
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Shaker Lakes Hike and Run
The Shaker Lakes Hike and Run is an annual community event hosted by the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes in Cleveland, Ohio. The event takes place in the Shaker Lakes Parklands and offers a variety of road races and guided hikes through local parks and city landscapes.
The running portion of the event consists of chip-timed road races on courses surrounding Shaker Lakes. Cash awards are given to the top overall male and female finishers in specific distances, while top age-group finishers receive cookie medals. Participants can choose from several distances:
- 10k Run
- 5k Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Run/Walk
In addition to the races, the event features several guided hikes led by partners such as the Cleveland Hiking Club and the Shaker Heights Historical Society. These hikes vary in length and terrain, including:
- 6-Mile Lakes to Lake Hike
- 5-6 Mile Gorge Hike
- 3.5 Mile Rim of the Gorge Hike
- 2 Mile Shaker Historical Hike
- 1-2 Mile ADA Accessible Family Friendly Hike
Well-behaved leashed dogs are permitted to participate in both the hikes and the runs, provided they remain toward the back of the group. Packet pick-up is available on the Friday and Saturday preceding the event at designated local locations, as well as on the morning of the event. All donations collected through the event support the mission of the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
