From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find wheelchair events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.
Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.
Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.
Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.
Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
2nd & 3rd Grade
4th & 5th Grade
6th to 8th Grade
Challenger
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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!
Join us at the annual Hattie Larlham ThriveK: Run, Walk & Roll for All Abilities presented by Hikma on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo!
The ThriveK is an inclusive fun day focused on empowering all abilities and includes a timed 5K as well as an untimed 1-Mile Walk & Roll.
Runners, walkers, strollers, and wheelchairs are all encouraged and welcome! All ThriveK proceeds directly benefit Hattie Larlham programs, services and facilities.
Includes:
On-course motivation and fun
Full-day admission to the Zoo
Participant shirt (Must sign up by 11:59pm on 6/21)
Access to post-race afterparty held at the Zoo's Palava Pavilion
Music and more
Start Time
Registration/Packet Pick Up - 7:00AM
5k Run & Roll & 1 Mile Walk & Roll - 8:30AM
Timing
5K - Chip Timed Results
1 Mile Walk & Roll - Untimed
2026 Pricing
Pre-Registration Pricing: $40
Day-Of Registration: $45
Family Registration: $100 (includes 2 adults and up to 2 children [18 and under]). Children under 2 are free.
Spectator: $20 (for anyone planning to enter the zoo to watch/support. No fee for children 2 years and under)
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or email [email protected]
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The Good Work Gang arrived in Cleveland in July 2025 with a philosophy stripped to its core: men showing up for each other, both on the road and in life. Founded on the principle of no egos and just good work, the crew has grown into a multicultural, multigenerational community united by accountability and personal growth. Every Sunday at 8:30 AM, members gather at Steelyard Commons for the Run Buddy Run, a half-marathon-distance effort at a moderate pace where the crew runs together from start to finish. Health, discipline, and the standard they set together define The Good Work Gang, a crew open to all men committed to the work.