City of Westlake Community Run

Fourth Annual Westlake Community Run

The City of Westlake Community Run is a special event for the whole family, being hosted by the Recreation Department and held in conjunction with the Annual Safety & Wellness Day. Come out and enjoy a run or walk through the beautiful City of Westlake and then stay for the Fair! Race begins and ends on the Recreation Center Campus. There will be a timed 5K Run and Speed Walking Division along with an untimed 1-Mile Walk beginning at 8:30 am. We are also hosting a Kids Dash, which is free for those 8 years old and under. This dash will kick off at 8:15 am before the main race. Event goodie bags guaranteed for the first 200 registered for the main run/walk. All Kids Dash participants will receive a race medal. There will be post-race refreshments, fruit, raffle prizes, and awards pick-up at the DJ booth.

Pancake Breakfast

Again this year, we are hosting a pancake breakfast from 9 am to 11 am following the race. Each paid registration comes with a free ticket, and all children 5 & under are free: additional tickets can be purchased for $8. Race raffle prize winners will be announced during the pancake breakfast.

Event Activities

• Inflatable: Enjoy the fun inflatable activities for kids.
• DJ: Experience lively music during the event.
• Safety & Wellness Fair: Stay for the fair starting at 10:00 am at the Westlake Recreation Center, hosted by University Hospitals and the City of Westlake.
• More information: Additional information regarding the fair will be available online soon.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please visit our Sponsorship Page.

Start Time

• 7:30 am: Registration/Packet Pick Up
• 8:15 am: Kids Dash
• 8:30 am: 5K Run/Walk, Speed Walk and 1 Mile Fun Walk
• Speed Walking: It requires maintaining contact with the ground at all times.

Distance

• 5K: Timed Run/Walk
• 1 Mile: Fun Run

Timing

• 5K: Chip Timed
• Speed Walking: Chip Timed
• 1 Mile: Untimed

Registration

• 5K: $35 (timed speed walk/run)
• 1-Mile: $25
• Children 5 & under: Free
• Mailed Entries: Must be received by Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:

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

Race Day Registration/Packet Pick Up

Registration and Packet Pick Up Begins 7:30 am at The Westlake Recreation Center Grounds, 28955 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145.

Participants Receive

Event goodie bag guaranteed for the first 200 registered. Post-race refreshments, awards pick-up, pancake breakfast (for those registered), inflatable and DJ. Race Shirts are guaranteed for those who register and select a size on or before 8/31/26.

Awards

Top overall male & female as well as 5K racers finishing in the top three in each age group. Age groups (male & female): 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+. Speed Walk - Top 3 men and top 3 women overall. No age groups.

More Information

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

Race URL

Visit the race page for more details: Westlake Community Run.