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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Mile Hike | Other | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Ohio ($30).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Ohio runs 35:17, about 11:21 a mile, based on 1,003 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:57 and men in 30:44.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:22 AM, and the 1.5 Mile Hike starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 820 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Forest Ridge Preserve, Moreland Hills, OH 44022
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Hermes Sports & Events) for Head For The Hills. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:32 or better, the top quarter in 25:58, and half the field in 29:34; the last tenth came in after 40:03.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 27:18 |
| 20-29 | n/a | 21:24 |
| 30-39 | 29:02 | 22:57 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 26:21 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 26:54 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 32:06 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 25 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 57 to 71 finishers, and the median time dropped from 29:53 to 29:34.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71 (+22%) | 29:34 | under 22:32 | 19:27 |
| 2024 | 58 (-13%) | 28:02 | under 20:54 | 18:30 |
| 2023 | 67 (-7%) | 28:56 | under 22:07 | 15:59 |
| 2022 | 72 (+26%) | 31:06 | under 22:25 | 19:52 |
| 2021 | 57 | 29:53 | under 21:55 | 17:28 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:58, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 44°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Head For The Hills cover on their registration page, in brief.
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Show your support for Moreland Hills parks by joining us on October 3rd in the heart of the Chagrin River valley for Head For The Hills 2026.
Moreland Hills is home to many of the area’s most prized and pristine green spaces. These include the beautiful 142-acre Forest Ridge Preserve and the Lang Pavilion (where this event will take place), sections of Cleveland Metroparks South Chagrin Reservation, U.S. President James A. Garfield birth site park and cabin, and more. Registration fees and all donations benefit the non-profit Moreland Hills Parks Commission. This annual event provides the Parks Commission with its primary source of funds.