21 events in Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland’s original St. Patrick’s Day race is back! ☘️

Join us for the 47th Annual St. Malachi Church Run/Walk on Saturday, March 14, 2026—a high-energy tradition where 100% of proceeds benefit charity through Malachi Ministries.

NEW for 2026

We’re making an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt for the World’s Largest Sports Kilt Race!

✅ A kilt included with registration

Choose your distance

☘️ 2 Mile

☘️ 5 Mile

☘️ 2 + 5 Combo Challenge (great spring training distance!)

Race day vibes

🎤 Fox 8’s Kenny Crumpton (MC)

🎶 Bagpipes + Irish dancers

🎧 DJ Steph Floss (Browns & Cavs)

Registration includes

☘️ Sports kilt

👕 Irish-themed race shirt

🏅 Finisher medal

🍺 Beer ticket for the post-race Hooley (valid at Great Lakes & Market Garden-owned breweries)

👉 Register now: www.stmalachichurchrun.com

*No transfers, no refunds, and no rollovers.

Question: Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP? Answer: YES!

Like Running or Walking? Love Donuts? This race is for you! Join us for the annual DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

• Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Free photos

• Delicious donut waiting at the finish line

• Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15

• Half - Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt and an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

Training for the Cleveland Marathon or Glass City? Feeling bored with winter and want a little challenge? Or just generally a big fan of runs that finish with a craft beer? This is a great opportunity to have a fully supported long run. This is East Side vs West Side. This is a chance to Run The Land.

About the Run:

Aid stations will be every 3 miles for the Marathon, Half Marathon, and 20 Mile courses. This is a RULES OF THE ROAD event. Runners, walkers, and ruckers must stay on the sidewalk & follow traffic laws. We have courses highlighting Cleveland and a few of the surrounding suburbs. The courses will have minimal crossings and are easy to follow. Runners will be timed using a Chronotrack B Tag Timing Chip and RaceJoy, an GPS tracking app, that will alert you if you are off course and give you an official finish time.

This is more than a run.

This is a hybrid, in-person marathon designed by runners, for runners, and giving back to Greater Cleveland charities. This run is great for many reasons; the swag is awesome, the run is tracked and timed on a fully marked course, and most importantly, the funds get pumped right back into the community to help nonprofits that directly service C-L-E. We are putting our best foot forward on this one to put on an exciting run that will bring a positive impact to the greater Cleveland area.

Race Weekend Timeline

Friday, April 10, 2026

• Packet Pick-up at Great Lakes Brewery Lakewood from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Saturday, April 11, 2026

• Packet Pick-up at Great Lakes Brewery starting at 7:30am. If you register by April 1, you will be guaranteed your shirt size and color. We will order extras based on numbers but sign up early to ensure we have the right size for you!

• 8:30 AM - Full Marathon wave

• 8:45 AM - 20 Mile wave

• 9:15 AM - Half wave

• 10:00 AM - 10k wave

• 10:15 AM - 5k wave

Perks:

• Post-run beer from Great Lakes Brewery

• Pint glass!

• Drink ticket (worth $5.00, which can be used at these establishments)

• Runner Bib and timing chip

• Timed, live run on a marked course

• Aid stations

• Pick the charity you want your funds to benefit

• Optional: Run anytime with the virtual option.

• Optional - Club Members: Cleveland Road Runners Club Members will receive a $5 credit to their charity choice.

Fundraising Perks

Literally go the extra mile for your charity and earn the swag without having to pay for it.

• Raise $30 - Earn a Run The Land shirt

• Raise $50 - Upgrade the Shirt to a Run The Land hoodie

Purchase the Perks:

You'll be stunned by how quickly friends and family will help you reach your fundraising goal, however, all perks can be purchased as well.

• $25 - Run The Land Event Shirt

• $40 - Run The Land Event Hoodie

Our Charities

Charities are runner nominated. All eligible charities will be listed on the donation page and runners may select them at registration. The charity you choose will directly benefit from you selecting it during the registration process. Become a benefiting charity by contacting us or by signing up as a runner and nominating one! All charities must be 501(c)(3) approved.

East vs West

Clevelander's will say that you don't cross the river when you live in Cleveland. So we are putting that friendly rivalry to the test with the East vs West Challenge. Select your party at check out {don't worry, you can still run whichever course you prefer}. The winning team will earn bragging rights for the year!

Course Routes

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Join us on Sunday, April 12, 2026 for the Towpath Half featuring a half marathon & 5 miler on the Towpath Trail in the Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation in Cleveland.

April is a great time to stay active, challenge yourself, and reconnect with the running community and our local trail system.

This is the first race in the 2026 Towpath Trilogy race series, our annual three-race series on different sections of the Towpath Trail in Cleveland that starts in April and ends in October.

Virtual races are also available for those who can’t join us on the day of the race.

The Towpath Half and all Towpath Trilogy races benefit Canalway. Your participation directly supports the programming of the Towpath Trail, the development of Canal Basin Park, and dozens of other projects within the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area, projects that make our community stronger and more vibrant.

Register today to run the half marathon course or 5 mile course at the Towpath Half Marathon on April 12!

About Us

The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio is proud to bring back one of our most beloved traditions—reimagined for today.

On Saturday, May 9, 2026, we invite the community to join us for the DCNEO Community Festival & Walk, a free, family-centered celebration taking place at the Great Lakes Science Center.

Formerly known as Walk, Rock, Roll & Run, this event returns after a one-year pause with a renewed focus on what matters most: connection, community, and belonging. This year’s event features a walk-only experience alongside a vibrant community festival designed for all ages.

Why We Walk

At The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, our work is rooted in a simple belief: everyone deserves to belong.

For nearly a century, DCNEO has partnered with schools, organizations, and communities across Northeast Ohio to help people better understand one another, navigate difference, and build environments where all individuals can thrive. While the language and landscape around diversity continue to evolve, our purpose remains clear—to empower people and organizations to create communities where everyone belongs.

The Community Festival & Walk reflects this moment in our work. It is not about competition or pace, but about presence—showing up together, side by side, across differences. It is a space to celebrate community, invest in young people, and connect families, educators, leaders, and neighbors to the tools and relationships that move inclusion from intention to action.

When you walk with us, you are supporting programs that:

• Equip students and educators with skills to lead with empathy and understanding

• Strengthen workplaces and organizations through inclusive leadership and dialogue

• Foster community connection across lines of identity, experience, and belief

• This walk is a reminder that progress is collective—and that meaningful change happens when we move forward together.

Walk Together. Give Together

Participation in the Community Festival & Walk is free and open to all. Everyone is welcome to walk, celebrate, and be part of the day.

For those who want to deepen their impact, we invite you to create a walking team and fundraise in support of The Diversity Center’s work. When friends, families, workplaces, and community groups walk together and raise funds, they help ensure our programs remain accessible to students, schools, and organizations across Northeast Ohio.

Fundraising is optional, but meaningful. Every dollar raised supports youth leadership development, inclusive education, and community-building initiatives that strengthen belonging throughout our region.

Start a Walking Team

Creating a team is a powerful way to:

• Rally your family, coworkers, or network around a shared purpose

• Honor someone, celebrate a milestone, or give back together

• Multiply your impact while having fun and building community

• Teams can be formed by workplaces, schools, families, faith communities, or groups of friends. Whether you raise $100 or $10,000, your participation helps move our mission forward.

Virtual Participation Option

Participate From Anywhere — Join Virtually

Can’t join us in Cleveland? You can still be part of the Community Festival & Walk.

Our virtual participation option allows individuals and teams to walk, move, and fundraise from wherever they are. Whether you're in another city, traveling, or supporting from afar, your participation helps strengthen The Diversity Center’s programs and impact across Northeast Ohio.

Virtual participants can:

Register and create or join a team

Participate on their own schedule

Walk, run, or move in their own community

Fundraise and compete in the Unity Challenge

Be recognized as part of the Community Festival & Walk

Distance doesn’t limit your impact. Every step still counts.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026

Location: Great Lakes Science Center

Cost: Free and open to the public

Format: Community Walk + Festival (no run)

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships help make this free, inclusive event possible while supporting The Diversity Center’s critical work across Northeast Ohio.

Sponsorship form

All sponsor logos must be received by April 13 to be included on event materials.

For sponsorship information, please contact:

Cierra Hilson, Chief Fundraising & Marketing Officer

The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio

216-752-3000 ext. 5222

[email protected]

Join the Unity Challenge - Traveling Trophy Fundraiser for all Teams

We are excited to officially relaunch The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio’s Unity Challenge as part of the return of our Community Festival & Walk.

Last year, Thompson Hine made history by winning the inaugural Unity Challenge and earning the honor of keeping the original Traveling Trophy permanently. Now, we begin again — with a brand-new trophy and a fresh opportunity for your team to build the next legacy.

For organizations, workplaces, and teams ready to make a bigger impact, the Unity Challenge Traveling Trophy offers a chance to unite your colleagues, friends, and family around a shared purpose. Rally your team, support youth leadership and inclusion across Northeast Ohio, and compete to become the 2026 Unity Challenge Champion.

The winning team will take home the new Traveling Trophy and be recognized as leaders helping to build communities where everyone belongs.

Compete From Anywhere

The Unity Challenge Traveling Trophy is open to both in-person and virtual teams.

Organizations with remote employees, multiple office locations, or out-of-town participants can still compete. Virtual team members can walk and fundraise from wherever they are while contributing to their team’s total.

This makes it possible for entire organizations — regardless of location — to unite behind a shared goal and compete to become the 2026 Unity Challenge Champion.

No matter where your team is located, you can still build your legacy.

University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon

Race Weekend

May 16 & 17, 2026

Join us May 16–17, 2026, for the 49th Annual University Hospitals Cleveland Marathon. Take in the sights of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the shoreline of Lake Erie, and the character of Ohio City and Tremont. More than a race, it’s a showcase of the city’s spirit, history, and community.

Register early to lock in the best rates and be part of a tradition that runs deep through the heart of Cleveland.

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Join us for the annual Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k! A run local-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

• Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal

• Chip-timing with live results and awards

• Pacers for the half marathon

• Free photos

• Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line

• Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

• Half Marathon Registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!

• The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

WHEN: Saturday, May 30, 2026

SCHEDULE: *Coming Soon!

WHERE: Flats East Bank 1085 Old River Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113

RACE DISTANCES: 4 Mile Run (USATF-certified course), 1 Mile Walk, and Virtual 4 Mile Run Option

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS: https://signup.com/go/LyYYghG

SUGGESTED PARKING NEAR VENUE:

• Surface Parking Lot - Green Lot (Event Rate TBD) 1055 Old River Road | Cleveland, OH 44113

• Surface Parking Lot - Blue Lot (Regular Parking Rates Apply) 1155 West 11th Street | Cleveland, OH 44113

• Street parking also available on a first come, first serve basis.

FUNDRAISING AWARD CATEGORIES:

• Largest Team In Attendance on Saturday

• Largest Fundraising Amount (as of Saturday 5/31/26 at 10:00 am)

• Best Team Spirit 🎉

"JUST FOR FUN!!" AWARD CATEGORIES:

• Best Water-Themed Costume 💦

• Loudest and Proudest Finish Line Cheerleader

• Fluffiest Pup - Dog Award

• Messiest Drinker - Dog Award

• Most Team Spirit - Dog Award

SHARE YOUR INVOLVEMENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Post about your participation on social media and tag @drinklocaldrinktap

• Click you're "Going" at the Facebook Event (and invite some Facebook friends to the event!)

• Follow and tag these hashtags → #4M4W2026 #DigCleanWater #Waves4Change

LEARN MORE ABOUT DRINK LOCAL DRINK TAP → drinklocaldrinktap.org

YOUR ENTRY MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Every 4 Miles 4 Water registration brings safe drinking water to one person for life!

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]

Presented by The Sherwin-Williams Women's Club

Benefiting Youth Challenge

Where Will Color Take You? raises vital funds for Youth Challenge (YC). YC brings together young people with physical disabilities and teen volunteers who inspire each other through adapted sports, recreation, and social growth activities. In 2026, Youth Challenge celebrates 50 years of impact in Northeast Ohio. We are excited to commemorate this special anniversary!

Start Times

7:00am - Late Packet Pickup/Registration

8:15am - Kids' Dash

8:30am - 5K

9:00am - 1-Mile Walk & Roll

*Strollers are allowed, but dogs are not

**There will not be a handcycle division this year

Timing

5K: MyLaps BibTag Chip Timing

1-Mile Walk & Roll: Untimed

Virtual Participants are welcome to submit their time HERE by June 27, but will not be counted toward Top 5K Finishers.

Registration

Early Bird Pricing (closes March 1 @ 11:59pm EST)

Individual Registration (15 & Under) [5K Run // 1-Mile Walk & Roll]: $10

Individual Registration (16 & Over) [5K Run // 1-Mile Walk & Roll]: $30

Pre-Registration Pricing (closes June 13 @ 11:59pm EDT)

Individual Registration (15 & Under) [5K Run // 1-Mile Walk & Roll]: $15

Individual Registration (16 & Over) [5K Run // 1-Mile Walk & Roll]: $35

Day-Of Walk Up Registration Pricing (opens June 13 @ 12:00am EDT)

Individual Registration (15 & Under) [5K Run // 1-Mile Walk & Roll]: $20

Individual Registration (16 & Over) [5K Run // 1-Mile Walk & Roll]: $40

Virtual Participant Registration Pricing (closes June 13 @ 9:00am EDT)

Individual Registration: $20

Supporter Registration

All supporters that want to cheer on participants that are running, walking or rolling will need to purchase a wristband for the event. This includes Zoo members. You can purchase a Supporter wristband here for $12. This registration option only includes an event wristband.

Early Packet Pickup

Friday, June 12, 2026

Youth Challenge

800 Sharon Drive, Westlake, Ohio 44145

4-6pm

Awards (5K only)

Overall Male and Female Runners

Top 3 Male and Female Runners in the following age groups:

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

Registration Includes

Admission to Zoo

Race T-Shirt (must register by 5/29 @ 11:59pm EDT)

Kids’ Dash

Post-Race Refreshments

Awards to Top 5K Finishers

DJ // Photobooth // Games & More

Virtual Participation

Virtual participants in the 5K or 1-Mile event can register anytime before June 13 @ 9:00am EDT. Participants will receive a virtual family fun packet and event t-shirt (must be registered by 5/29). Results can be submitted until June 27.

Color can take you anywhere! Please feel free to invite family and friends from around the globe to join us.

Support

Where Will Color Take You? raises vital funds for Youth Challenge (YC). YC brings together young people with physical disabilities and teen volunteers who inspire each other through adapted sports, recreation, and social growth activities. Registration fees cover the cost of putting on the event and are not a donation to Youth Challenge. Please consider adding a donation to support Youth Challenge. The Sherwin-Williams Foundation will be generously matching all donations to Youth Challenge, up to $5,000, doubling your impact! Click HERE to donate today. Learn more about YC at www.YouthChallengeSports.com.

More Information

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

YC can be found on social media at @YCSports1976

BECOME A FUNDRAISER

Want to become a fundraiser for the Transplant House of Cleveland? This year we are encouraging runners, families, colleagues, and overall competitors to create fundraising campaigns and teams to raise money to support the Transplant House of Cleveland! Whether you want to create a team for your company, join your families' team, or just want to do it all yourself, we have you covered! Click the button below to create your own fundraising campaign, create a fundraising team, or join one! Top campaigns will be displayed on the front page of this website!

Transplant House of Cleveland provides affordable, temporary housing and a welcoming, supportive community to organ transplant patients and their families.

Our 9th Annual 5k Run 1 Mile Walk returns on Sunday, June 14th at the Rockefeller Lagoon in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens!

This family-friendly, dog-friendly event is held each year in celebration of the life of Brian Vitale. All proceeds raised support our mission of providing affordable, temporary housing and a welcoming, supportive community to organ transplant patients and their families.

START TIMES

7:30 a.m. - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up

8:30 a.m.- 5K & 1 Mile Walk start

REGISTRATION

Fees

$20 Children 12 & Under (those in a stroller or under 2 do not need to register)

$30 Pre-registration

$35 Race Day

Virtual Runner: We will mail your shirt (Continental U.S. residents only) - $35 - Available through race day

Teams: Get your friends, family or colleagues together and form a team!

All mailed pre-registered entries must be received by Wednesday, June 10

Please make checks payable to: Hermes Sports & Events

Mail entries to:

Hermes Sports & Events

2425 W. 11th Street

PARKING

Parking closest to the park will be available in the Case Western surface lot (pay to park using the QR code posted on signs throughout the lot - $1/hour) off of Mt. Sinai Dr. between Ansel and East 105th St. The location can be found HERE.

AWARDS (5K Only)

Top male and female overall as well as the top male and female in the following age categories:

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over

MORE INFORMATION

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

Race Day Timeline

7:30 A.M.: Registration Opens

8:30 A.M.: 5K Run Participants begin their course

8:45 A.M.: 1 Mile Walk Participants begin their course.

9:30 A.M.: Awards Ceremony. For those who choose to not stay for the award ceremony, all results will be shown at this link following the final participant completing the race.

10:00 A.M.: Zoo opens for guests

Ready to participate? Here’s how:

• Join us in-person for the 5K or 1-Mile Walk on June 20th. Participation includes a T-shirt and free entry to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for the day. Does your whole family want to participate? Select the 1-Mile Walk and choose multi-person pricing for a discount on registration for the whole family.

• Participate from home, or your favorite trail, by registering for the virtual 5K or 1-Mile. Complete your distance wherever you’d like between June 16-21 and enter your time online. You will receive your Race for Kids T-shirt in the mail prior to the event week.

Fundraise

Fundraise on behalf of the Clubs! Whether you are participating in-person, virtually, or not able to attend at all, you are able to make a big difference for our kids. Set up a personal fundraising page and share it with family and friends. To get started, click on the donate dropdown at the top of the page and select "Become a Fundraiser". To get started on your page, click here.

All proceeds help to provide safe, fun places for kids, ages 6-18, to go after school throughout Northeast Ohio.