In 54 days · Sun, Sep 27, 2026
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When
Sunday, September 27th, 2026
Where
Roehm Athletic Complex, Berea OH
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
58–73°F · some rain risk
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2025
60–76°F
dry
2024
65–75°F
rain
2023
59–73°F
dry
2022
51–58°F
dry
2021
62–80°F
dry
2020
65–82°F
dry
2019
54–82°F
dry
2018
53–65°F
dry
2017
67–79°F
dry
2016
54–71°F
dry
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About this race
Start Times
- Registration and Packet Pickup: 8:00am
- 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk: 9:00am
Timing System
- 5K: Chip-timed
- 1 Mile Fun Walk: Untimed
Registration
- Mailing Entry Forms: Please make checks payable to "Hermes Sports & Events" and write "Tom Madzy" in the memo. All mailed entry forms must be received by Wednesday, September 23.
- Mail to:
- Hermes Sports and Events
- 2425 West 11th St., Suite #2, Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Fees
- Pre-Registration: 1 Mile - $20
- 5K: $25
- Race Day Registration: 1 Mile - $25
- 5K: $30
*Race shirts are guaranteed through Tuesday, September 22 at 9am. Sizes are subject to availability after.*
Early Packet Pickups
- Location: Dick's Sporting Goods (200 Great Northern Blvd., North Olmsted, OH 44070)
- Date: Friday, September 25
- Time: 4-6pm
5K Awards
- Top overall: Male and female finisher
- Top 3: In the following age groups: 19 & Under
- 20-29, 30-39: Age groups
- 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over: Age groups
Race Details
- Location: Race starts and ends at Lou Groza Field at the Roehm Athletic Complex.
- Finish Line: Score a touchdown as the 5K finishes on the football field.
- Shirts: Everyone who pre-registers will receive a top quality short sleeve race shirt (guaranteed through Tuesday, September 22 at 9am). Sizes are subject to availability after.
- Refreshments: Post race refreshments will be provided to all participants.
The Cause
- All proceeds: Go to the Madzy Fund.
- Assistance: Helps to pay the "participation fee" for student athletes.
- Supported institutions: Berea-Midpark High School, Intermediate and Junior High Schools.
- Baseball and Football: Support for the Berea Baseball Association and Lou Groza Football.
Connect on Social Media
- Facebook: madzyrun
- Twitter: madzyrun
- Instagram: madzyrun
More Information
- Contact: For more information, please contact Hermes Sports and Events: 216-623-9933
- Email: madzyrun@hotmail.com to learn how you can become part of the Tom Madzy Finish Line Team!
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