Because the course overlays the park entrance/exit road, the park’s entrance gate will close at 7:50 a.m. and will be re-opened by park rangers after participants clear the second lap.
Pre-race packet pickup is available the day before the race at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm (1828 Smith Rd., Akron).
Race-day packet pickup is available beginning at 7 a.m. at Munroe Falls Metro Park.
A choice of a race t-shirt or native tree sapling is included with each paid registration, including the 14 & under kids’ category, while supplies last. Register early to ensure availability.
For ages 14 and under, registration is $10 through race day. The discount for 14 and under registrants is applied at checkout.
For ages 15 and older, 2025 registration is tiered by date:
- $20/person through January 14
- $25/person from January 15 through March 14
- $30/person from March 15 through April 14
- $35/person from April 15 through race day
Participants may register on the morning of the race, but will only be able to do so online (no cash accepted). Packet pickup is available on race day beginning at 7 a.m. at Munroe Falls Metro Park.
Wagons, bikes, scooters, rollerblades and motorized vehicles are not permitted on the course. Pet spectators (on leashes, 8-foot max) are welcome, but not allowed on the course. Anyone on the course over the age of 5 years, or participating under their own power, must be a registered participant with a race bib. Only registered participants with race bibs are eligible for finisher awards.
The top male and female (1st and 2nd place finishers) for each age group are awarded their name engraved in the Munroe Falls Mother’s Day 5K brick paver walkway.
The overall top male and female (1st and 2nd place finishers) are awarded their name engraved in the Munroe Falls Mother’s Day 5K brick walkway as well as an engraved top finisher brick paver to take home.
Age groups are as follows (male and female):
- 14 & under
- 15-19 years
- 20-29 years
- 30-39 years
- 40-49 years
- 50-59 years
