The City of Cleveland will be hosting its third annual Cleveland Recycles 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, May 27.
"The goal of this event is to educate about the benefits of recycling and reducing litter in our community. This year, the selected course takes you downtown and offers a scenic route through the heart of our city," officials said.
There is no cost to participate in the event. In lieu of a race entry fee, each participant is asked to bring 4 recyclable items (paper, plastic, aluminum, or cardboard) to participate. "Help us exceed last year’s record of 3,000 pounds of recyclables collected," officials said.
The race will start and finish at First Street Square, 200 1st St. NE in Cleveland, across from Trailhead Bicycle Company and the Catch Bar and Grill.
Online registration is available at https://register.chronotrack.com/r/27352, or stop by Terra Running Company, 2548 Georgetown Road NW in Cleveland. Participants are asked to register by Tuesday, May 16 to secure a free t-shirt.
Registered participants can pick up their race packets and numbers early on Friday, May 26 at Terra Running Company from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Runners can also register at Terra Running Company that day.
Medals will be given to the top three male and female finishers for the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-15, 16-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-50, 51-55, 56-60, and 61 and older. The first place male and female finisher will each group will be given a Recycle 5K Trophy.
To volunteer, contact Brian Moran at 423-472-4551 or bmoran@clevelandtn.gov. by May 16. Volunteers will be provided a free t-shirt.