Lake Erie Liberty 5K

THIRD ANNUAL WESTLAKE COMMUNITY RUN

The City of Westlake Community Run is a special event for the whole family, being hosted by the Recreation Department and held in conjunction with the Annual Safety & Wellness Day. Come out and enjoy a run or walk through the beautiful City of Westlake and then stay for the Fair! Race begins and ends on the Recreation Center Campus. There will be a timed 5K Run and Speed Walking Division along with an untimed 1-Mile Walk beginning at 8:30 am. We are also hosting a Kids Dash, which is free for those 8 years old and under. This dash will kick off at 8:15 am before the main race. Event goodie bags guaranteed for the first 200 registered for the main run/walk. All Kids Dash participants will receive a race medal. There will be post-race refreshments, fruit, raffle prizes, and awards pick-up at the DJ booth.

Again this year, we are hosting a pancake breakfast from 9 am to 11 am following the race. Each paid registration comes with a free ticket, and all children 5 & under are free; additional tickets can be purchased for $8. Race raffle prize winners will be announced during the pancake breakfast.

This event will also include an Inflatable and a DJ. Stay for the Safety & Wellness Fair starting at 10:00 am at the Westlake Recreation Center! The fair is hosted by University Hospitals and the City of Westlake. Additional information regarding the fair will be available online soon.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please visit our Sponsorship Page.

Start Time

7:30am - Registration/Packet Pick Up

8:15am - Kids Dash

8:30am - 5K Run/Walk, Speed Walk and 1 Mile Fun Walk

***Speed walking differs from running in that it requires the competitor to maintain contact with the ground at all times and requires the leading leg to be straightened as the foot makes contact with the ground. It must remain straightened until the leg passes under the body.

Distance

5K Run/Walk

1 Mile Fun Run

Timing

5K and Speed Walking - Chip Timed

1 Mile - Untimed

Registration

• 5K (timed speed walk/run): $35

• 1-Mile: $25

• Children 5 & under are free.

All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:

Hermes Sports & Events

2425 West 11th St. Suite #2

Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Race Day Registration/Packet Pick Up

Registration and Packet Pick Up Begins 7:30am

The Westlake Recreation Center Grounds, 28955 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145

Participants Receive

Event goodie bag guaranteed for the first 200 registered. Post-race refreshments, awards pick-up, pancake breakfast (for those registered), inflatable and DJ. See awards information below.

Race Shirts are guaranteed for those who register and select a size on or before 8/31/26.

Awards

Top overall male & female as well as 5K racers finishing in the top three in each age group.

Age groups (male & female): 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.

Speed Walk - Top 3 men and top 3 women overall. No age groups.

****Speed walking differs from running in that it requires the competitor to maintain contact with the ground at all times and requires the leading leg to be straightened as the foot makes contact with the ground. It must remain straightened until the leg passes under the body.

More Information

For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or email [email protected]

Join us on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Cahoon Park in Bay Village, Ohio, for a run and walk honoring Amy Mihaljevic.

The Amy Mihaljevic Memorial Run & Walk started out as Walk for Amy during the 2020 COVID year. As interest in the annual event grew, the Mihaljevic family wanted to expand the event to include a 5K race. Amy was an energetic girl that loved staying active riding horses, riding her bike with friends, or playing in the neighborhood. This race celebrates Amy's enthusiasm, zest for life, and love for people. Run or Walk with that in mind. Amy is forever in our hearts and is Never Forgotten.

Entrance Fee & Donation:

Your financial contribution to this event either as a runner / walker or donor, will directly impact the investigation's ability to bring justice to Amy's killer and renews hope for the Mihaljevic family that Amy is Never Forgotten by the community at large.

The Amy Fund was established as a budget line-item to help fray the costs for the ongoing investigation. Although the city has a budget for the police department, the amount of money it costs to run DNA testing can run in the thousands of dollars each year. The police department receives funds for the investigation through the fiscal year budget, various outside agencies, and grant money. The AMY FUND allows the police department to tap into funds without the wait time that occurs before receiving grant money. DNA testing for one hair currently costs $7,000. The police department estimates that it will spend upwards of $75,000 DNA testing in the upcoming year.

Event Address: Cahoon Park East Parking Lot, 459 Cahoon Rd, Bay Village, OH 44140

A Video from Amy's Family: Link Here

Virtual Option

Select the Virtual Run/Walk and we will ship the shirt to you. You may support from anywhere across the continental United States. Shirts will be shipped close to race day.

Event Day Timeline

• 7:30 AM - Packet Pick Up and Registration Opens

• 9:00 AM - 5k run begins

• 9:00 AM - 1 mile walk begins

• 9:30 AM - Kids Dash

• 10:00 AM - Awards

Participant Perks

• Chip-timed 5k run/walk

• Amy Mihaljevic Memorial Medal

• Post race refreshments and music

We look forward to seeing you on event day!

Date: Sunday, November 9

Location: 28500 Clemens Rd. (next to Hyland Software)

Start Times:

• 9:00 AM – 5K Run/Walk (walkers line up behind runners)

• 10:30 AM – Half Murph

• Race-Day Registration Cutoff: 8:30 AM

*Competing virtually? Simply register above and email Angela ([email protected]) and we will mail your bib and post your time to results.

Registration & Pricing

• Early Bird (through Oct. 15): $30 per event

• After Oct. 15: $35 per event

Discounts:

10% veteran/military (with branch and see code during check out)

30% off when registering for both events

Awards

• Age groups: 18 & under, then 10-year increments up to 60+

• Top 3 Male & Female overall

• Medals for age-group winners

Swag

• All participants: Custom coin + event T-shirt

Winners: Medal & hat for each age-group champion + top 3 overall male & female

Sponsorship Opportunities

Red: $1,000

White: $2,500

Blue: $5,000

(Recognition cutoff: Oct. 15)

Packet Pickup

Saturday, Nov. 8 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Franciscus Roofing, 959 Bassett Rd, Westlake, OH 44145