Blossom Time Run

Race Overview

• Participants: 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.
• Events: 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.
• Family Friendly: Bring your family and join the fun.
• Special Service: A special runner's interdenominational church service will be at 8:00 am at the United Methodist Church of Chagrin Falls.

Course Records

• Male Record: 25:20.0 (Ted Rupe)
• Female Record: 29:37.0 (Anjanette Arabian)
• Bonus: 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
• Kiddie Run: Free, no registration required. Assemble on South Franklin Street at 10:15 am. Race route from Center Street to Maple Street and back. Start times: 10:30am for ages 3-4, 10:45am for ages 5-6.

Registration

• Fees: $30 pre-registration until 9 am Friday, May 22, 2026: $35 after 9 am on Friday and on Race Morning.
• Kiddie Run: Free, no registration required. Assemble on South Franklin Street at 10:15 am.

Packet Pick Up & Registration

• Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
• Time: 9 am - 3 pm
• Location: Chagrin Falls Township Hall
• Note: All mailed pre-registered entries must be received by Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Make checks payable to: Hermes Sports & Events. Mail entries to Hermes Sports & Events, 2425 W. 11th Street, Suite 2, Cleveland, OH 44113.

Awards (5.25 mile only)

• Gift Certificates: To the top 5 men & women.
• Award certificates for the First Chagrin Valley resident (44022 zip code) - male & female.
• Top 3 male & female in various age groups from 9 & Under to 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.

Rules

• Strollers are allowed but no dogs on the course.

Refunds and Transfers

• All entries are non-refundable.
• Once entry is processed, no refunds will be issued.
• Entry fees are not transferable to next year’s race or any other race.

Contact

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

More Information

• Visit the official race page at Blossom Time Run.