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Embrace the Pace: An Inclusive Race for Every Pace

Join Connecting for Kids, along with our partners and sponsors, for an inclusive race for every pace! The inaugural Embrace the Pace 5K, one-mile run/walk/roll and kids’ race welcomes participants of all ages and abilities.

Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 9-11:00 a.m.
Location: Liberty Playground, 6363 Selig Blvd., Independence

Pricing

Race registrations are made through Run the Land. Registrations for the 5K and one-mile run/walk/roll events include a donation to the city of Independence that will be used to purchase more adapted playground equipment. The remaining proceeds benefit Connecting for Kids' free family programs.

5K Run/Walk (chip-timed) $35

Includes shirt, finisher medal, draw-string bag, chip-timed bib and age category prizes

One-Mile Run/Walk/Roll (chip-timed) $35

Includes shirt, finisher medal, draw-string bag and chip-timed bib

Kids' Race (with shirt) $15

Includes shirt, finisher medal and non-chip bib

Kids' Race (no shirt) $5

Includes finisher medal and non-chip bib

Community Member FREE

Families and community members are welcome to cheer on race participants, visit resource tables and celebrate inclusion at the dance party.

Event Features

  • Top male/female age group prizes for 5K participants
  • Finisher medals for all registered participants
  • T-shirt and draw-string bag for 5K and one-mile participants
  • Inclusive after-race dance party with free hot dogs
  • Resource tables, featuring partners and sponsors
  • Free kinesiology taping
  • Mobile sensory unit
  • Adult changing table and accessible parking available (see event map)


Purchase Registrations/Redeem Codes

To purchase your registration or redeem a code for the Kids' Run, visit our Run the Land race page. For help registering, email info@connectingforkids.org or call/text 440-570-5908.

Schedule, Deadlines & MAPS

Event Schedule

Time Activity
9:00 a.m. Start Time: 5K
9:05 a.m. Start Time: One-Mile Run/Walk/Roll
10:00 a.m. Kids’ Race heats*
10:15 a.m. Awards Ceremony
10:30 a.m. Inclusive dance party with hot dogs from Autism Society of Greater Cleveland

* Kids’ Race heats will include categories for children who use wheelchairs, walkers, gait trainers, reciprocating gait orthosis or other mobility aids.

Deadlines

Date Description
May 1 Early bird pricing ends; 5K and one-mile increase by $5
Aug. 10 Last day for guaranteed t-shirt/bag
Aug. 22 Registration closes

No race-day registration

Packet Pickup Options

All packet pickup will take place at the Kiwanis Pavilion, located at 6363 Selig Blvd. in Independence.

  • Early Pickup: Friday, August 22 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  • Race Day: Saturday, August 23, beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Event Map

Map includes race routes, parking and points of interest for participants.



Sponsors

To learn about sponsor opportunities, visit our sponsor information page or contact Connecting for Kids Fundraising Events Manager, Tish Henry: tishhenry@connectingforkids.org or call/text 440-666-9742

T-Shirt Sponsors

Logo: Autism Society of Greater Cleveland Logo: Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Logo: Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio Logo: Empower Sports
Logo: ICAN - Independence
Logo: Mission Connect ETA Logo: Star Summer Camp

Bag Sponsors

Logo: Inspire Kids Behavioral Health



Mile Sponsors

Logo: Albert Einstein Academy
Logo: The Fidget Project Logo: Kenneth A. DeLuca and Associates Logo: STEPS Educational Group Logo: Tranquil Path Financial Planning Logo: Westlake Porter Public Library

Finish Line Sponsors

  • Prevent Pest Control

Proceeds benefit Connecting for Kids and the City of Independence (where indicated). For questions, please contact Tish Henry, Connecting for Kids Fundraising Events Manager, at 440-666-9742 or tishhenry@connectingforkids.org

Connecting for Kids is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our Tax Identification Number (TIN) is 45-1689767. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by law.


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