Head For The Hills!
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (October 3, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
Head For The Hills! is a 5K run (3.1 miles) and 1.5-mile hike in Moreland Hills, Ohio, held to support local parks. The 2027 edition takes place on October 2, with both the run and the hike starting at 9:00 a.m.
Participants choose between a scenic run and a self-guided hike through the Forest Ridge Preserve, and receive giveaways and prizes. Registration fees go to the Moreland Hills Parks Commission, which is dedicated to preserving and improving the parks. Family activities encourage community involvement and appreciation of local green spaces, and proceeds fund park improvements such as new signage, trail upgrades and seating.
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