Epilepsy Association eRace 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk and Family Fun Day

Want to race for FREE? Join our e-RACER Charity Fundraising Team and have your miles count even more!  Our event includes a fundraising component which allows participants to become part of a charity running team called e-RACERS.  E-RACERS can earn a complimentary race entry on October 1, when a $200 minimum fundraising goal is met. 

This charity running team helps raise awareness and funds leading up to the October race by setting a fundraising goal and asking friends, family, and others to donate to their efforts.  All e-RACERS will be given a special recognition by earning a dry-fit, team t-shirt to wear on race day and will be awarded special prizes.  Join our team and work to erase the historic stigma of epilepsy. To fund-raise click on become a fundraiser during registration.

The 5th Annual eRACE attracts a loyal following of runners and Epilepsy Association supporters.  The race is a family-oriented event for serious and casual competitors, along with the entire families who run and walk to support the work of the Epilepsy Association.  Proceeds benefit the programs of the Epilepsy Association, the region's community-based provider of services for children and adults with epilepsy. 

In conjunction with the eRACE, our annual Family Fun Day will have ongoing activities from 7:30-10:30 a.m., which will include family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy, including a balloon artist, face painting, mini pumpkin decorating, and other games and activities.  Registration is included with your race entry.

Merwin's Wharf is located in Cleveland's Industrial Flats neighborhood and is a part of the Cleveland Metroparks.