The Cut Carbon Run

AUG
1
2026
The Cut Carbon Run features a 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run starting from Chesterton Athletic Field in Shaker Heights. Proceeds support student-led climate action through sustainable investments. Pre registered runners get a race t shirt and the top five 5K finishers win awards.
Sat 1 Aug 2026
5 kilometers

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Events

The Cut Carbon Run offers two distances: a 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run.

Registration and Fees

The pre-registration fee for both events is $30. Race day registration is $35. Team pricing is available at $25 per runner. Packet pickup and race day registration begin at 9:00 AM.

Location

All events start and finish at Chesterton Athletic Field in Shaker Heights, Ohio. The field is located at the corner of N Park Blvd, Shelburne Rd, and Chesterton Rd.

Perks and Awards

Pre-registered participants receive a short-sleeved race t-shirt. A limited quantity of shirts is available for race-day registrants. All 5K participants receive a race bib with a timing chip. Awards are given to the top five overall 5K finishers.

Organization and Cause

The event is organized by Students Cutting Carbon Emissions (SCCE), a student-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Proceeds from the race are invested into the Calvert Impact Cut Carbon Note, a sustainability-focused investment project targeting carbon emissions from commercial buildings.

Additional Information

Team registrations are encouraged; there is a team costume contest with a prize. Parking is available on nearby streets including Sherbrook Rd, Courtland Blvd, N Park Blvd, and Shelburne Rd. Dogs are permitted but must be kept on a short leash and start at the back of the pack. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
1 Mile Fun Run