Lakewood Catholic Academy's Eighth Annual "Run For Excellence" Is October 7

Lakewood Catholic Academy will host its Eighth Annual “Run for Excellence” 5K race and the Michalko Mile Youth Run on Sunday, Oct. 7 beginning from the LCA campus at 14808 Lake Avenue in Lakewood. Race-day registration will take place from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. The 5K race starts at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Michalko Mile Youth Run and a new 10K relay race at 9 a.m.

Race pre-registration is now open online at www.peaceracing.com and is available until Friday, Oct. 5. Registration forms are also available from Lakewood Catholic Academy’s website at www.lakewoodcatholicacademy.com. Mail-in entries must be postmarked by Wednesday, Oct. 3. The first 300 pre-registered participants receive a high-quality technical t-shirt. The pre-registration fee is $20 per individual, or $60 for a family of four. Race-day registration increases to $25 per individual, or $70 per family of four. An additional fee will apply for family members above four. New this year is a 10K two-person relay. Cost to participate in the relay is $30. All races are open to participants of all ages.

Awards for the 5K race will be presented to the top male and female runners overall and the top three finishers in each of a variety of age categories. The top three one-mile runners in each of four age categories will also receive awards. The event includes post-race refreshments, music and more.

Pre-race packet pickup will be Saturday, Oct. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. in McBride Hall at St. Clement Hall at St. Clement Church, located at 2022 Lincoln Avenue, on the corner of Lincoln and Madison. A pasta dinner, catered by Italian Creations, will be available in St. Clement Hall McBride Hall for $6 per person. A vigil mass will be held earlier on Saturday at 4 p.m. in St. Clement Church.

All proceeds from the “Run for Excellence” will go to support the efforts of the Saints Organization (SSO), Lakewood Catholic Academy’s volunteer network that works to enhance the Catholic elementary experience for LCA students with more than 25 special programs and activities each year.

Lakewood Catholic Academy, founded in 2005, is home to more than 630 students in grades preschool through eight. A joint ministry of St. Clement, St. James, St. Luke and Transfiguration parishes, the school attracts students of all faiths from a dozen communities in Greater Cleveland.

Paul Nickels is the Director of Admissions at Lakewood Catholic Academy and a proud Lakewood resident.