Cathy Fischer Memorial Walk and Run

Benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!

CATHY'S STORY

• Journey Start: Cathy's journey with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma began in Feb 1996, six years before her official diagnosis.
• Resilience: Despite numerous challenges, she managed to keep her spirits high and continued active participation in life, work, and community.
• Adventurer: Cathy hiked atop Mount Washington and explored various trails across the country, embracing the joys of life.
• Legacy: She raised thousands for LLS to help others and cherished her family's milestones, notably her granddaughter’s future wedding.

TESTIMONIALS

• Matt P: "A great run, for a great cause, to commemorate a great woman."
• Christine M: "Easy registration, and a scenic and challenging course with lots of great crowd support. A perfect tribute to Cathy!"
• Dan F: "You all did a wonderful job and had a very successful event this year. A great event honoring a great lady. Will be back again this year!"

DISTANCE

• 5K: 5K (3.1 Miles) Run/Walk - the route is challenging with some rolling hills (per Cathy’s wishes).
• 1 Mile: 1 Mile Run/Walk.

TIMING SYSTEM

• 5K: Chip Time (MyLaps BibTag).
• 1 Mile: Untimed.

START TIMES

• 7:30 am: Race Day Registration & Late Packet Pick Up.
• 8:30 am: 5K & 1 Mile Start (Follow signs to Section 46).

REGISTRATION

• 5K Run/Walk: $25 - Early Bird through April 14: $30 - April 16 through July 11: $35 - Race Day (credit card only).
• 1 Mile Run/Walk: $20 - Early Bird through April 14 ($70 - Family Rate: max 4 members): $25 - April 16 through July 11: $30 - Race Day (credit card only).
• Mailing: All mailed pre-registered entries must be received by Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
• Payment: Please make checks payable to: Hermes Sports & Events.

EARLY PACKET PICK UP

• Date: Friday, July 10 from 12-4pm.
• Location: The Gathering Place - West (25425 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake, OH 44145).
• Help: If you can pick up packets for friends/family, that would be a big help to keep the lines short on Race Day.

WHAT YOU GET

• Commemorative: cap for all participants.
• Bracelet: Custom Be Like Cathy silicone bracelet.
• Timing: B-Tag Chip Timing (5K only).
• Awards: Age Group Awards and Post-Race Refreshments.

AWARDS (5K Only)

• Top Finishers: Top male and top female finishers receive trophies.
• Age Categories: Top three finishers both male and female in categories 14 & Under through 90 & Over.

MORE INFORMATION

• Contact: For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933.

For more details and to register, visit the race website: Cathy Fischer Memorial Walk and Run.