Races

Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/10k/15k!  A fun, Christmas-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 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 $22! 5k/10k/15k 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 t

The Zoo will host the inaugural Ugly Sweater 5K on Sunday, December 7 at 8:30 a.m., inviting runners and walkers to come in ugly sweaters and enjoy a one-of-a-kind race experience through the Zoo!NOTE: There will not be a water stop on the course due to the cold weather. Water will be at the start and finish line, but runners are recommended to bring their own water bottle to the race if they would like water on the course. Registration/Packet Pick-up: 7:00AM5K Start Time: 8:30AM1-mile walk Start Time: 9:00AMLocation: Cleveland Metroparks ZooRegistration Pricing- Pre-registration through December 4 - $30December 5 through Race Day - $35**Race Day Registration is Online Only!**Spectator InformationSpectators wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo.Zoo membership does not allow you free entry into the zoo.Ticket prices are to be determinedSpectators must purchase tickets on-line only at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Website (link below):Link

1 Mile Fun Run/Jog/Walk/Crawl Registration Includes:Bib NumberLong Sleeve Event Shirt Santa HatEntrance to Post Race Party at South Side and celebrations at each of the participating bars!COMPLIMENTARY ADULT BEVERAGE! (available only at Post Race Party, must give bottom portion of your race bib to server and redeem before 8PM) (One per participant, bibs are non transferable) START TIME(South Side) 4:00 PM SHARP - 1 Mile Run/Jog/Walk/Crawl *Non-Timed RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP3:00 PM - 3:45 PM The South Side 2207 W 11th St 2207 Cleveland, OH 44113 POST RACE PARTY4:00 PM - 8:00 PMThe South Side2207 West 11th StreetCleveland, OH 44113 EARLY PACKET PICKUPFriday, December 12 4-6 PM at The SouthSide REFUNDS and TRANSFERSSorry, 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

Join the area’s finest runners for the 40th anniversary of this classic race and enjoy tasty chili made by Cleveland’s finest Firefighters and Police Officers!  The 5k course is a relatively flat and fast and the chili is hot and delicious and the atmosphere electric – ensuring a fun and memorable experience for all runners and walkers!   Date and TimeFebruary 20, 20279:30am   LocationHofbräuhaus Cleveland1550 Chester Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114   Registration Fee'sRunner's Package:Early Bird Special – $30 – thru November 29Regular Registration – $35.00 – December 1 thru February 11Late Registration – $40.00 – February 12 thru Race Day  Spectator Package:$15.00 – No race – no shirt. Includes a choice of mug and a taste of the finest chili in Cleveland! Stein Holding Contest:$10.00This is a separate event and does not include your entry into the race or race shirt.All money goes towards the Cleveland Police and Fire Department’s charities.Male and Female winners will receive a $50

The Mount Yonah Vertical Race“Without mountains, we might find ourselves relieved that we can avoid the pain of the ascent, but we will forever miss the thrill of the summit. And in such a terribly scandalous trade-off, it is the absence of pain that becomes the thief of life.” —Craig D. Lounsbrough   DetailsJoin Team Summit for the third annual Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge weekend.Participants will have FOUR options upon registration. -5,000FT of climbing over 3 summits of Yonah, totaling roughly 25km.-10,000FT of climbing over 6 summits of Yonah, totaling roughly 50km.-Double UP - Race both events! Saturday and Sunday-10,000FT 50k Relay - Grab a friend and tag-team Saturdays 10,000FT 50K! Runners may alternate ascents at their leisure.Prizes provided by ALTRA Running. This event sold out in 2024 and 2025! Register now and secure your spot. The trail is technical and steep for the majority of the climb, with a few sections of scrambling required. As you get closer to the summit,