Gem of the Highlands 5k

Gem of the Highlands 5k takes place in Norwood on November 7, 2026. The 5K (3.1 miles) starts at 9 a.m. and a kids' fun run, with no distance published, follows at 10:30 a.m.

Putting the children's race well after the main event means parents can race first and then watch, which is not always how these mornings are arranged. The 5K itself needs little in the way of preparation: four weeks of running three times a week gets most people around comfortably. If you are aiming at a time instead, use the gap between the two starts as a proper cool-down, then enjoy the second race from the sidelines.