6 running events in Berea, Ohio

Enjoy Labor Day Weekend with the Cleveland Oktoberfest 5K Run & 1-Mile walk at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea!

All participants receive a short-sleeved race shirt, 1 free drink ticket (21 & older), age group awards, and FREE entry to the Festival after the race!

Race Day Schedule

9:30 a.m.- Race Day Registration & Packet Pick Up

11:00 a.m.- 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk Begin

Early Packet Pickup

Skip the lines race morning and grab your race packet early!

Friday, August 29

11am-1pm

Hermes Sports and Events

2425 W. 11th St.

Cleveland, OH 44113

Dogs

If you want to bring your four-legged friend to Oktoberfest, you can, but there are rules. Enforcement of these rules is at the complete discretion of ownership, and failure to obey these rules may result in you and your furry buddy being shown an early exit:

You must pick up after your dog.

Dogs must be on leashes at all times.

Owners must be able to control their dogs (A 98lb owner being towed like a water-skier behind a 250lb mastiff can present problems, even if the dog is friendly).

Dogs must be well-socialized. If your dog behaves in a threatening manner, or is otherwise perceived to present a danger to patrons or other dogs, you may be asked to leave. Given that Cleveland Oktoberfest plays host to the Wiener Dog Races, doxies may be exempt from the “threatening manner” bit, as they tend to behave in a threatening manner toward everything. If you plan on bringing a non-doxie, bear in mind that your dog will be yapped at by lots of doxies, so only bring your pup if they can remain calm in a sometimes frenzied environment. It can also get hot at Oktoberfest, so please make provisions to keep your dog cool and well-hydrated.

Dress Up & Save

Dress Up & Save: Participants who dress up in authentic German Costume will receive one (1) additional FREE admission!

PARKING INFO

Please use Gate 2, (Eastland Road entrance) for parking for the Oktoberfest 5K

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933.

OhioGuidestone's biennial Promise Run is back at Wallace Lake!

WHY WE RUN

We run for those who are forging new life paths with the help of OhioGuidestone. We run because we are committed to mental health and well-being. We run because our programs are the keys to surviving — to thriving. We run because every success story began with a first step.

WHERE WE RUN

Join us in a 5k, 10k, or 1-mile run/walk to benefit the individuals OhioGuidestone serves. Each registered participant will receive a run bag with a Promise Run t-shirt and a complimentary smoothie following the race. Stick around for some "Post-Run Fun" - re-energize with delicious food from local food trucks, enjoy family-friendly jams and congratulate the top performers in the Awards presentation (see Awards section below). Get a group together, bring the whole family (pets included!), or come solo - we can't wait to see you once again at Wallace Lake!

Registration Fees

Pre-Registration (now through August 31st) for individuals:

10k - $35

5k - $35

1mi - $30

Pre-Registration for a group of 4 or more:

10k - $25/each member

5k - $25/each member

1mi - $20/each member

Late Registration & Day-of (Sept 1st-14th):

10k - $40

5k - $40

1mi - $35

​*Option to "opt-out" of receiving a Promise Run t-shirt as part of run bag to save $5 is available for all pre-registered participants.

**Late and Day-of Registrations are not guaranteed a shirt and sizes will be subject to availability

Start Times

10k starts at 8:30 am

5k & 1-mile starts at 9:00 am

**If you did not pick up your run packet (bib + run bag) prior to the day of the run, please allow extra time before your run starts to check in and collect your run packet. Check-in opens at 7:30 am the day of.

Packet Pickup

Packets will be available for pick-up the week before the run on the following days/times at the address listed below:

Wednesday, September 11th from 4-6 pm

Thursday, September 12th from 5-7 pm

at OhioGuidestone's Donation Center

434 Eastland Rd, Berea, OH 44017

We may add more regional pick-up locations as needed.

Day-of registration and packet pick-up will open at 7:30 am. Please allow extra time for this process.

Virtual Run/Walk

If you are unable to join us on Saturday, September 14th in Berea, you can still participate virtually and support a great cause! Run or walk at home on your own time (you don't even have to walk/run on the same day!), or with an organized group in your neighborhood. If you are able to organize a group run/walk in your locality, please contact Molly Martens at [email protected] so that we can publicize your group's meeting place for more potential participants to join you. Please note that you will not receive a bib for signing up for a virtual run/walk, but your run bag with your Promise Run t-shirt may be available for pick-up at one of our regional offices (please check back for more information) or can be shipped to you for an additional cost.

Timing Method

10k and 5K: Chip timed

1 Mile: Untimed

Awards (10k and 5K)

10k - Top 3 Male, Top 3 Female & Top 3 Non-Binary Overall (9 awards total)

Top Male, Female & Non-Binary "Masters" in 65+ age group (3 awards total)

Top Male, Female & Non-Binary "Juniors" for 12 & under age group (3 awards total)

5k - Top 3 Male, Top 3 Female & Top 3 Non-Binary Overall (9 awards total)

Top Male, Female & Non-Binary "Masters" in 65+ age group (3 awards total)

Top Male, Female & Non-Binary "Juniors" for 12 & under age group (3 awards total)

More Information

Learn more about OhioGuidestone and the services we provide on our website - https://ohioguidestone.org/

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

Start Times

Registration and Packet Pickup: 8:00am

5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk: 9:00am

Timing System

5K - Chip-timed

1 Mile Fun Walk - Untimed

Registration

If you are mailing in your form, please make checks payable to "Hermes Sports & Events " and write "Tom Madzy " in the memo. All mailed entry forms must be received by Wednesday, September 23.

Mail to:

Hermes Sports and Events

2425 West 11th St., Suite #2

Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Fees

Pre-Registration

1 Mile - $20

5K - $25

Race Day Registration

1 Mile- $25

5K - $30

Race shirts are guaranteed through Tuesday, September 22 at 9am. Sizes are subject to availability after

Early Packet Pickups

Dick's Sporting Goods (200 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted, OH 44070)

Friday, September 25

4-6pm

5K Awards

Top overall male and female finisher and top 3 in the following age groups: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over

Race Details

Race starts and ends at Lou Groza Field at the Roehm Athletic Complex. Score a touchdown as the 5K finishes on the football field. Everyone who pre-registers will receive a top quality short sleeve race shirt (guaranteed through Tuesday, September 22 at 9am. Sizes are subject to availability after). A limited number of race shirts will be available for those who register on the day of the race, so be sure to register in advance. Post race refreshments will be provided to all participants.

The Cause

All proceeds go to the Madzy Fund which helps to pay the "participation fee" for student athletes at Berea-Midpark High School, Intermediate and Junior High Schools, as well as, the Berea Baseball Association and Lou Groza Football who could not otherwise afford to pay such a fee.

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More Information

For more information, please contact Hermes Sports and Events: 216-623-9933

Email [email protected] to learn how you can become part of the Tom Madzy Finish Line Team!