Our route highlights much of Norwood's Presidential District as well as the Wason Way Trail.
Participating virtually?
Record your 2022 Gem of the Highlands Virtual 5K race time here.
IMPORTANT RACE INFO
PACKET PICK-UP
This goodie bag includes the coolest race t-shirt in town and more! Gem of the Highlands 5K Packet Pickup will be at the NEW OTO Supply:
Friday, November 4th
Time: TBD
MORE THAN A 5K
This is a celebration of everything that makes Norwood a true gem! Join your neighbors on November 5, 2022 to run or walk through some of our favorite streets in the beautiful presidential district of Norwood.
100% of proceeds will always go back to municipal needs and initiatives that benefit the community, with a focus on Norwood parks. Gem of the Highlands 5K has donated more than $47,000 in race proceeds to improve Norwood including more than $16,000 to the basketball court restoration at Waterworks Park.
FOUNDED BY RESIDENTS
As a registered 501(c)(3), our mission is to build community by bringing together residents who are proud to call Norwood home while giving back and improving the neighborhood.
Board Members:
Amanda Sinclair
Robin LeFevre
John & Elise Cappella
Emily Franzen
Elliott Stapleton
Emily Morris
Renee Peace
Committee Members:
Chris Hais
Tony Jagoditz
Jyotsna Bernet
Jonathan Sinclair
2022 SPONSORS
2022 TITLE SPONSOR
We are very proud to have Norwood, Ohio's own United Dairy Farmers return as the Gem of the Highlands 5K title sponsor.
