10 fun run events in Cleveland, Ohio

RunWithTheWinners, Fleet Feet Cleveland, Parma Run Club, and Cleveland Marathon will, once again, be celebrating our favorite holiday the best way we know how...WITH A RUN! With support from New Balance, Saucony, Run St. Malachi, GCXC Racing, Great Lakes Health & Wellness, and Bridge Rehab and Performance, let's make this year's 2-1-6 Day Fun Run & Afterparty THE BIGGEST ONE YET!

Check in will start at 6:00 PM and we will head out for a pre run warmup at 6:30 PM. Arrive early to try a pair of demo shoes, provided by New Balance and Saucony. Route will be provided and it will be an out and back. We recommend you run/walk 2.16 miles total but of course, add more, add less, run the distance that is best for you.

Post run you can stop and visit the tables of our 216 Day partners for special discounts, and swag. There will also be food specials, drink specials, and raffles!

This year we are donating to U.S. Committee for refugees and immigrants. Suggested Donations (New Items Please): Blankets, Bath Towels, Pillows, Paper/Pens/Pads, Cleaning Supplies, Kitchen Cookware & appliances , Toiletries/Personal Care items, Baby Items-diapers (size 3, 4, 5, 6)/personal care items/strollers, Children-coloring books/games/backpacks/booster seats.

Ways to earn raffle tickets:

• Attend 216 Day

• Demo a pair of shoes

• Make a donation

• Show your 2026 registration for one of the following races: Malachi Church Run, Cleveland Marathon, Rock Hall Race

Come ready to have fun and celebrate 216 Day!!!

Don't waste the energy going 2,252 miles to Oregon when you can get a taste of it right in Cleveland. This 13km (8.2 mile) race is dubbed 'Little Oregon' for the single track section that features rows of pine trees we naively but endearingly compare to the Northwest. Join us for the full race or sign up for the 5K option.

The Starting Line is just south of South Mastick Picnic Area. Parking is available at South Mastick Picnic Area and a short walk to the starting line.

🌲 About The Race and Timeline

Race day is Saturday, March 21st! Sign up before the price jumps!

• 7:30 AM - Packet Pick Up

• 9:00 AM - 13k Start

• 9:00 AM - 5k Start

• 11:00 AM - Kid's Fun Run

• Awards

• Top 3 Male/Female (13K & 5K) custom mugs

• Ruck | Hardened Steel | Competitive Division

o Awards: This is our only award-eligible category. Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female finishers for events with over 5 of each gender or top 1 of each for less than 5.

🌲 Packet Pick Up

• Friday, March 20th from 3:30pm until 6:30pm @ Second Sole in Lakewood, 18636 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

• Saturday (race day) starting at 7:30am at South Mastick Picnic Area, Cleveland Metroparks

🌲 Swag

• All participants will receive a fleece hoodie or fleece crew. You must register in time to secure a hoodie in time. Otherwise you will be added to re-order.

• Chip-timed trail race

• Age group and overall prizes (top 3 m/f and top 2 for ten year age groups)

• Chestnut Beaverton Sticker!

• Kid's Fun Runners will receive a sticker and a cookie.

🌲 Course Map & Support

• 5K: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53117881

• 13K: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53118210

Lace up your sneakers and join us as the Race to Empower returns on Sunday, May 3, 2026 for another unforgettable day of movement, community, and impact. This inclusive, family-friendly 5K and One Mile Fun Run brings people of all abilities together to support children and adults with disabilities across our community.

Come for the race. Stay for the celebration. Leave knowing you made a difference.

Race Day Details

Location:

UCP of Greater Cleveland Headquarters

10011 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH

Schedule:

Registration & Packet Pickup: 7:30 AM

5K & One Mile Start: 9:00 AM

Awards Ceremony: 10:00 AM

The Course:

A scenic route through University Circle, Rockefeller Park, and the Cleveland Cultural Gardens—one of the most beautiful backdrops in the city.

After you cross the finish line, keep the energy going at our post-race street fair featuring food trucks, music, vendor booths, and family-friendly fun.

Choose Your Race

5K: Run or walk, chip-timed—great for beginners and seasoned runners alike

1 Mile: Run or walk, untimed and family-friendly

Jogging strollers and wheelchairs are welcome. This race is for everyone.

Why We Run

Every step fuels UCP of Greater Cleveland’s mission to help children and adults with disabilities live fuller, more independent lives. Proceeds support programs at LeafBridge and OakLeaf Centers, providing therapy, employment opportunities, and community inclusion to more than 1,300 individuals each year.

Your participation turns miles into meaningful impact.

Register Today

Early Registration: $30

Standard Registration: $35

Race Day Registration: $40

Kids under 10: Free (no t-shirt)

What’s Included:

Official Race to Empower T-shirt (guaranteed if registered by April 20)

Post-race refreshments

Awards for top male and female finishers, plus top three in each age group

(14 & Under, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70 & Over)

Packet Pickup

Early Pickup: Friday, May 1 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

UCP of Greater Cleveland

Race Day Pickup: Begins at 7:30 AM

Be Part of the Impact

When you run, walk, volunteer, or sponsor, you help ensure access to critical services, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Together, we’re building a more inclusive community, one step at a time.

Join Us at the Starting Line

Whether this is your first race or you’re back for Year Two, we can’t wait to welcome you to this feel-good race. Bring your friends, your family, and your passion for making a difference.

Sign up today and be part of something powerful.

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

Let’s keep the momentum going—see you on May 3!

Event Schedule

Saturday, May 17th

Packet Pick Up -

Location: Fleet Feet (Westlake) - 26149 Detroit Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

TIME: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Email [email protected] if you would like to pick up for your entire team!

Sunday, May 18th

7 AM - Day of Packet Pick Up Begins

8 AM - Program with Special Recognitions

8:30 AM - Kids Fun Run 100 yard dash

8:40 AM - 5K Begins

9:30 AM - Race Awards

Ready, set, CELEBRATE!

Every runner’s favorite holiday—Global Running Day—is Wednesday, June 3, and we’re celebrating the best way we know how: bringing all of Cleveland together for a 5K fun run/walk followed by an EPIC afterparty.

Generously sponsored by Brooks, this high-energy evening promises miles of smiles, high-fives, good vibes, and great company. BUT, the celebration doesn’t stop there—this year’s event also marks Fleet Feet’s 50th anniversary, making it an even bigger reason to lace up and join the party.

Come for the run (or walk), stay for the sunset, post-run treats, music, and plenty of photo ops with your running crew.

Register for The Big Run and let the good times roll!

DATE

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

PLACE

The run begins and ends at the Lower level at Edgewater Park

DISTANCE

5K Run/Walk (untimed!)

6PM -- Event begins! The FIRST 400 runners to register will receive this year's limited-edition Big Run 216 Tee

6:30PM -- Countdown to 5k start

7:00PM -- Post-run shaved ice + giveaways!

MORE INFORMATION

Open to runners + walkers of all paces. Families, baby strollers, + well-behaved 4-legged friends all are welcome!

ABOUT FLEET FEET

Committed to offering expert advice, intelligent products, personalized solutions, and personalized training programs. Each Fleet Feet Cleveland location serves runners based on the belief that Running Changes Everything. #THEBIGRUNCLEVELAND

Visit us at our 5 locally owned locations:

Northfield -114 East Aurora Road Northfield, OH 44067

Pepper Pike - 30679 Pinetree Rd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124

Westlake - 26149 Detroit Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

Strongsville - 13500 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136

Youngstown - 1449 Boardman-Canfield Rd #250, Boardman, OH 44406

ABOUT BROOKS RUNNING COMPANY:

Brooks Running Company sells its performance footwear, apparel, sports bras and accessories in more than 50 countries worldwide. Brooks’ purpose is to inspire everyone to run and be active by creating innovative gear designed to keep runners running longer, farther and faster. This purpose is supported by Brooks’ Run Happy philosophy, a quest to celebrate and champion the sport of running and all runners everywhere. Founded 1914, Brooks is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and is headquartered in Seattle. Visit www.brooksrunning.com for more information or follow us on Twitter (@brooksrunning), Facebook (www.facebook.com/brooksrunning) and Instagram at (@brooksrunning).

The 10th annual Resiliency Run features a 5k run through the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The unfortunate truth is that traumatic and burn injuries are common in our community, but so are strength and recovery. The Resiliency Run was created to honor this strength and to acknowledge the extraordinary people - survivors and their loved ones - who are moving themselves from the worst days to the very best. This event also honors the caregivers who provide a steady hand of healing along the way. Funds raised will benefit trauma and burn survivors who come to MetroHealth for critical care needs as well as other healthcare needs.

Saturday June 6, 2026

Start Time

Registration/Packet Pick Up - 7:00am

Kids Dash - 8:15am

5K Run/Walk- 8:30am

1 Mile Run/Walk- 9:00am

This event is rain or shine, so come prepared for weather in northeast Ohio!

Distances

5K Run/Walk

1 Mile Run/Walk

Kids Fun Run

Timing

5K - Chip Timed

1 Mile and Kids Fun Run - not timed

Registration

Pre-Registration until Friday June 6, 2025 at 9am

Race fees allow for admission to the Zoo all day!

5k - $35

1 mile not timed - $35

Kids Fun Run - $20

All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, June 3, 2026

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

Hermes Sports & Events

2425 West 11th St. Suite #2

Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Packet Pick Up

Friday, June 5, 2025

11AM - 2PM

MetroHealth Main Campus lawn just passed the main towers

2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109

Race Day Saturday, June 6. Registration/Packet Pick Up Begins at 7:00 am

5k - $40

1 mile not timed - $40

Kids Fun Run - $25

Participants Receive

A short-sleeved t-shirt and post-race refreshments and can enjoy the Zoo all day!

T-shirts are dispersed on a first come first serve basis. Participants who do not receive a shirt at the race will receive their shirt at a later date if quantities/sizes are insufficient.

Supporters

Supporters wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase wristbands to enter the zoo (even if you are a zoo member).

Ticket prices are $10 cash or check

Awards

In lieu of finisher awards this year, we will be honoring the resiliency of our survivors and community members. Please join us 8 am for this awards ceremony!

Virtual Event

Virtual 5K and 1 Mile Runners and Walkers - $30.00

While physical distancing, we can still come together to raise awareness, generate funds and help MetroHealth during these challenging times. Simply register to participate and join us, virtually, to complete the 5K or 1 Mile race on your own. Run or walk, outdoors or on a treadmill – you choose!

Virtual event participants can live anywhere! Please feel free to invite family and friends from around the country to join you in bringing hope and empowerment to those who come to MetroHealth for trauma, burn, stroke and other critical care needs.

To make an additional donation to support MetroHealth, you can donate here: https://www.metrohealth.org/foundation/donate - make sure to *select Designation, other, and type Resiliency Run in free text box.

More Information

For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or at [email protected] or contact Andrew at (216) 778-3773, [email protected]

13th Annual Minute Men Inside the Park Home Run presented by the DiGeronimo Companies and supported by White Dove Mattress at Progressive Field. Run the ramps and finish on the FIELD while benefiting the Cleveland Furniture Bank beds for kids and furniture for families programs!

Events

Levin Furniture Home Run (4 Miles - Chip Timed)

Can you complete a Home Run? Run the course on the streets of Cleveland and receive your 5k split time! Then finish the last mile by entering Progressive Field and running onto the field.

Regal Financial Single (1 Mile - Untimed)

Start at the same location as the 4 Mile run, make your way into Progressive Field and run or walk the ramps to the warning track and finish on the field.

Cleveland Cliffs Kid's Dash (7 & Under - Untimed)

Kids will start on the field near the left field foul pole and complete a loop across the warning track finish on the field.

Cleveland Guardians Home Run Package(4 Miles - Chip Timed)

In addition to the 4 mile chip timed race perks of a t-shirt and finisher medal, participants will receive a ticket to a Guardians game (date TBD), a pre-game parade around the warning track, and an exclusive Cleveland Guardians Dry Fit Running hat, which will be handed out to registrants at Progressive Field prior to the start of the game.

Cleveland Guardians Single Package (1 Mile - Untimed)

In addition to the 1 Mile untimed walk/run race perks of a t-shirt and finisher medal, participants will receive a ticket to a Guardians game (date TBD), a pre-game parade around the warning track, and an exclusive Cleveland Guardians Dry Fit Running hat, which will be handed out to registrants at Progressive Field prior to the start of the game.

Cleveland Guardians Kid's Dash Package (7 & Under - Untimed)

In addition to the kids dash race perks of a goodie bag and medal, participants will receive a ticket to a Guardians game (date TBD), a pre-game parade around the warning track, and an exclusive Cleveland Guardians Dry Fit Running hat, which will be handed out to registrants at Progressive Field prior to the start of the game.

Start Times

Registration/Packet Pick Up Inside THE CENTER FIELD GATE - 7:30am

Single and Home Run Races - 9:00am

Kids Dash - 10:15am (approx)

Distance

Home Run - 4 Mile Run/Walk

Single - 1 Mile Fun Run

Kids Dash - race around the warning track

Timing

5K - Chip Timed

Single and Kids Dash - Untimed

Pre-Registration

Early Bird Pricing (by June 11 midnight)

Home Run - $30.00

Single - $25.00

Kids Dash - $10.00 - no shirt

Regular Pricing (June 12 - Race Day)

Home Run - $35.00

Single - $30.00

Kids Dash - $15.00 - no shirt

Packet Pick Up - Thursday, June 18, 2025 11am to 1pm

Hermes Sports & Events

2425 West 11th St. Suite #2

Cleveland, Ohio 44113

11:00am - 1:00pm

Race Day Registration/Packet Pick Up

Registration Begins 7:30am Inside Gate A

Participants Receive

• A short-sleeved t-shirt (kids dash receive gift bags!)

• Post-race refreshments

• Custom Finisher Medal

• Run the concourse, ramps, warning track and cross home plate

• Chance to win Browns and Guardians tickets!

Awards

4 Mile Awards will be given to top male and female winners

Top 3 Male and Female 4 Mile Runners: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29,30-34,35-39, 40-44, 45-49,50-54, 55-59,60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over

Prizes (no shirt) for all Kids Dash participants

REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS

Sorry, but all entries are non-refundable. Once we’ve received and processed your entry, you will not receive a refund, you may not give or sell your race number to other people, and entry fees are not transferable to the next year’s race or any other race.

Strollers are allowed but no dogs please.

More Information

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