5K RUN & WALK – Running the Shores (Cleveland, OH)

On Sunday, September 8th, the Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Erie Shores Chapter will be “Running the Shores” in our inaugural 5K Run/Walk, benefitting the Jack and Jill of America Foundation and American Sickle Cell Anemia Association (ASCAA). We invite friends, family and the community to take the plunge with us for a day of friendly competition for a cause. The American Sickle Cell Anemia Association will also be on-site, providing information and free sickle cell trait testing. Check-in and onsite registration will open at 8:00 am, followed by recognition of the supported organizations and a special presentation honoring the late Dr. Edgar Jackson, pioneer of sickle cell research. Racers will set sails at 9:00 am from Edgewater Park, where both individuals and teams are welcome.

DATE
Sunday, September 8, 2024

PLACE

Edgewater Park – Upper Level
Cleveland, OH US 44102

Start Time
Registration/Packet Pick Up – 8:00 am
5k Run and 1 Mile Walk- 9:00am

Distance
5K Run/Walk – Chip Timed
1 Mile Walk – Untimed

Registration
Pre-registration by 9 am on Friday, September 6

Adults/Age 13 and older: $30.00

Age 12 and under: $15.00

All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, September 6, 2024
Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:

Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th St. Suite #2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Late Registration

After 9 am on Friday, September 6 – $40 for adults/ $20 for children ages 12 and under

Participants Receive
Registration includes a t-shirt; please register by September 1 to guarantee your shirt on race day! If registered after this date, subject to availability.

Refreshments are provided at the finish line.

Sponsorship

If your business is interested in sponsoring our event, we offer several sponsorship levels and accept in-kind donations for race day snacks and refreshments. Please contact erieshores.foundation@gmail.com for details on how your support can have a greater impact.

Awards

The award is given to the Top Overall Male and Female runners.

Male and Female runners finishing in the top three in each age group will receive awards.

Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

VIRTUAL RUN

Want to participate from out of town? You still can! Complete the 5K race or 1 mile walk on your own.  Run or walk outdoors or on a treadmill – you choose!

If you would like to submit your 5K result, please click HERE! The deadline to submit times is Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Virtual event participants can live anywhere!  Please feel free to invite family and friends from around the country to join you.

You will be mailed your shirt after September 8, 2024

MORE INFORMATION
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933 or roadracing@hermescleveland.com

*Dogs are allowed, but please line up in the back and have a short leash.