2 walking events in Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Over 2,000 runners and walkers will join the fun and excitement of the 5.25 mile Blossom Time Run, Fitness Walk, and Kiddie Run through the Chagrin Valley. You are invited to participate in all the Blossom Time festivities during Memorial Day Weekend, which includes a carnival, a parade, Taste of Chagrin, and a Hot Air Balloon Rally. Bring your family and join the fun. A special runner's interdenominational church service will be at 8:00 am at the United Methodist Church of Chagrin Falls.

COURSE INFO - CONSTRUCTION

Due to construction on the bridge, please note that the course may have to be adjusted and could fall short of the 5.25-mile mark.

COURSE RECORDS

Male: 25:20.0 (Ted Rupe)

Female: 29:37.0 (Anjanette Arabian)

• First Male and Female Runner to Beat the Course Record Will Receive $250 Cash*

DATE

Sunday, May 24, 2026

PLACE

Chagrin Falls Township Hall

83 North Main Street

Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

START TIME

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up- Chagrin Falls Township Hall

9:00 a.m.- 5.25 mile run and 1-mile fitness walk begin on Main Street in front of the historic Popcorn Shop

9:45 a.m.- Kid assemble at the corner of Franklin St and Center St for the start of the Run at 10:00 am

REGISTRATION

5.25 Mile Run & 1 Mile Fitness Walk

$30 pre-registration until 9 am Friday, May 22, 2026

$35 after 9 am on Friday, May 22, and at Saturday Packet Pick Up and Race Morning

Kiddie Run (approximately 50 yards, perfect for kids 8 and younger) is free and no registration is required - assemble on Center Street at 10 am

Packet Pick Up & Registration

Saturday, May 23, 2026

9 am - 3 pm

Chagrin Falls Township Hall

All mailed pre-registered entries must be received by Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Please make checks payable to: Hermes Sports & Events

Mail entries to:

Hermes Sports & Events

2425 W. 11th Street, Suite 2

Cleveland, OH 44113

Race proceeds are donated by the Chagrin Valley Jaycees to charities and local community projects!

AWARDS (5.25 mile only)

Gift Certificates to the top 5 men & women

Award certificates given to:

First Chagrin Valley resident - male & female

Top 3 male & female in the following age groups:9 & Under, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-18, 19-21, 22-25, 26-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over

No awards for the 1 Mile Fitness Walk

FEATURING

Race T-shirt (while supplies last)

5.25-mile run features MyLaps chip timing with a QR code on the bib

Results will be posted live

Post-race refreshments

Police protection and medical assistance available

Water stops at Miles 2, 3, and 4

Times at each mile

Awards are available for pickup starting at 10:30 am at the Triangle

Strollers are allowed but please no dogs on the course.

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.

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

Bessie’s Angels is a nonprofit organization. Our mission is to nurture, empower, educate and to provide low-income housing to young women touched by the foster care system.

Join us Saturday, May 30st at Tri - C Eastern Campus - MANDEL LOBBY for a 5k run or 1 mile walk. Registration opens at 8am:

Warm up starts at 8:30am with fun, stretch,

Children's activities.

Runners and walkers will start the course at 9am.

Kids and pets are welcome!

Celebrate13 years of supporting Bessie's Angels.

The walk/run goal is to get outside and have fun while we raise funds to continue the many services we provide. We assist with utility payments, rent, immediate needs and more.

All RUNNERS will receive a medal. Walkers stroll or speed along at their own pace.

EVENT DISCLAIMER

“Bessie’s Angels 13th Annual Run/Walk” I waive all claims for myself, my heirs, and assigns against the Bessie’s Angels, sponsors, patrons, promoters, race officials, and all others associated with the “Bessie’s Angels 13th Annual Run/Walk” for any injury or illness which results from my participation. I further state that I am in proper physical condition to compete in the race, and that I am an amateur runner. Also, I authorize the use of my name and/or photograph, taken at this race, for use in any news media.