Parrot Head Run

Race Overview

Race proceeds benefit local children’s charity Fostering Hope!

Connecting and enriching youth who live in residential treatment and foster care with unique experiences of hope and healing.

Start Times

• Registration and Packet Pick-Up: 8:30am
• 5K & 1 Mile: 10:00am
• After Party: 10:30am
• Note: Dogs and double strollers will not be allowed at the race.

Distances

• 5K
• 1 Mile

Timing

• 5K: MyLaps BibTag chip timing
• 1 Mile: Untimed

Registration

• Race-day registration: Begins at 8:30 AM
• Fees:
• Through March 31: $32
• April 1 - July 17: $37
• Race Day: $40
• Kids (12 & under): $20 at all times

Virtual Event

While physical distancing, we can still come together to generate funds for Fostering Hope. Simply register to participate and join us, virtually, to complete the 5K or 1 Mile race 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

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

All packets (shirt and medal) will be mailed after the in-person race on July 18.

Early Packet Pickups

• Thursday, July 16: Mulligan's Bar and Grille (20880 Royalton Rd, Strongsville, OH 44149), 4:00pm-6:00pm
• Friday, July 17: Margaritaville Cleveland (1150 Front Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113), 4:00pm-6:00pm

Awards

Awards will be announced around 11am on race day. All winners receive a custom race pint glass. The overall male and female race winners will receive a special award as well!

• Top Male and Female: Overall race winners
• Top 3: Male and Female in the following age groups:
• • 14 & Under
  • 15-19
  • 20-24
  • 25-29
  • 30-34
  • 35-39
  • 40-44
  • 45-49
  • 50-54
  • 55-59
  • 60-64
  • 65-69
  • 70 & Over
• Note: Awards for Best Parrot Head attire as well

What You Get

• Race-themed race t-shirt!
• Race-themed bottle opener finisher medal!
• One food item: TBD
• One draft Landshark beer
• Food and drink specials
• Entry into the after party: featuring a live band!

More Information

For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933.

Race Date

July 18, 2026

Location

Margaritaville Cleveland, Cleveland, OH

For More Details

Visit the race page at Parrot Head Run.