The 6th annual Gem of the Highlands Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, November 4th, 2023 at 9AM. It will start at Factory 52 and showcase the beautiful presidential district of Norwood, including Wasson Way. After party to follow at Factory 52! Come join the fun!!
FREE Kids Fun Run after the 5K (please register)
Our 2023 route has been updated to include the start and finish line at Factory 52, a new mixed-use development where the race after party is being held. Norwood's Presidential District as well as the Wasson Way Trail are still featured throughout the Gem's 5K route.
IMPORTANT RACE INFO
PACKET PICK-UP
This goodie bag includes the coolest race t-shirt in town and more!
Friday, November 3rd
OR
Saturday, November 4th (Race Day)
Before the race
MORE THAN A 5K
This is a celebration of everything that makes Norwood a true gem! Join your neighbors on November 4, 2023 to run or walk through some of our favorite streets in the beautiful presidential district of Norwood.vSponsorships help fund the race, along with improvements across Norwood Park System. To date, we've donated nearly $70K and hope to raise over $50K this year to increase community impact. 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 first project was $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
John Cappella
Emily Franzen
Tony Jagoditz
Committee Members:
Kate McCormick
Katie Avila
Tim Garry Jr.
Shane Hutton
Lindsey Burns
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.
2022 After Party Title sPonsor
This year we are thrilled to have Factory 52 sponsoring our after party! Join us for family friendly activities, free food, Listermann beer for those 21 and over, and more!
2022 Kid's Fun Run Title Sponsor
The Shepherd Chemical Company has been a loyal supporter of the Gem of the Highlands 5k from the very start. We are so pleased to partner with them again in 2022 as the Kid's Fun Run Title Sponsor!
