Embrace the Pace
Date and time
Friday, August 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
Liberty Playground, Independence, OH
Date and time
Friday, August 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
Liberty Playground, Independence, OH
Date and time
Friday, August 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
Liberty Playground, Independence, OH
Join Connecting for Kids, along with our partners and sponsors, for an inclusive race for every pace! The Embrace the Pace 5K, One-Mile Run/Walk/Roll and Kids’ Races welcome participants of all ages and abilities. Dogs are permitted but must remain on a leash at all times.
Schedule
TimeActivity9:00 a.m.Start Time: Chip-Timed 5K9:10 a.m.Start Time: One-Mile Run/Walk/Roll (non-chipped)10:00 a.m.Awards Ceremony10:15 a.m.Kids’ Race heats*10:30 a.m.Hot dogs provided by the Autism Society of Greater Cleveland
Packet Pickup Options
All packet pickup will take place at the Kiwanis Pavilion, located at Liberty Playground, 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence.
Early Pickup: Friday, Aug. 21 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Race Day: Saturday, Aug. 22 beginning at 7:30 a.m.
Runner Perks
Top Male/Female Prizes (5K)
Choose between Fat Head's growler with $20 gift card (21+ only) or commemorative fidget trophy with Embrace the Pace logo!
Other Participant Perks
Finisher medals for all registered participants T-shirt for 5K and One-Mile Draw-string bag for 5K and One-Mile Free hot dogs from the Autism Society of Greater Cleveland Resource tables, featuring partners and sponsors Mobile sensory unit Adult changing table and accessible parking available
Deadlines
Aug. 9Last day for guaranteed shirtAug. 21Registration closes
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Connecting for Kids provides resources, support and community to families in Northeast Ohio who have concerns about their child. We support families who have children with mental health concerns, developmental delays and disabilities as well as those facing major life changes.
Registrations for the 5K and One-Mile Run/Walk/Roll events include a donation to the City of Independence that will be used to purchase more adapted playground equipment. The remaining proceeds benefit Connecting for Kids free family programs. If you need assistance with registration, please email tishenry@connectingforkids.org or call/text 440-570-5908.
5K
1 mile
805 m