Gem of the Highlands 5K
Updated
Saturday, November 7, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Norwood (4400 Floral Ave.). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35.
Course and race notes
This is a celebration of everything that makes Norwood a true gem!
Join your neighbors on November 7, 2026 to run or walk through some of our favorite streets in the beautiful presidential district of Norwood. Sponsorships help fund the race, along with improvements across Norwood Park System.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 7
2026 · today
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 7 (today)
Opened Aug 4, 2026
Race day in Norwood
Weather
High 55°F
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny, wind 3 to 8 mph.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Nov 7, 4:00 AM EST. Latest forecast
Daylight
7:11 AM – 5:31 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Air quality
Good AQI 40
Air quality should be fine for racing. Main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5).
Forecast for Saturday by Hamilton County Environmental Services, from AirNow (EPA), issued November 6. Preliminary. Latest on airnow.gov
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
15 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.3 mi away.
Places to eat
- Arby's quick bite0.2 mi
- McDonald's quick bite0.3 mi
- Jimmy John's quick bite0.3 mi
- Birdie’s Coffee Co. cafe0.3 mi
17 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 6
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.