The Westlake Recreation Center Grounds, Westlake OH
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
THIRD 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
This event will also include an Inflatable and a DJ. Stay for the Safety & Wellness Fair starting at 10:00 am at the Westlake Recreation Center! The fair is hosted by University Hospitals and the City of Westlake. Additional information regarding the fair will be available online soon.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please visit our Sponsorship Page.
Event Schedule
- 7:30am: Registration/Packet Pick Up
- 8:15am: Kids Dash
- 8:30am: 5K Run/Walk, Speed Walk and 1 Mile Fun Walk
Distance
- 5K: Run/Walk
- 1 Mile: Fun Run
Timing
- 5K and Speed Walking: Chip Timed
- 1 Mile: Untimed
Registration Fees
- 5K (timed speed walk/run): $35
- 1-Mile: $25
- Children: 5 & under are free.
All 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 Information
Registration and Packet Pick Up Begins at 7:30am at The Westlake Recreation Center Grounds, 28955 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145.
Participant Perks
Event goodie bag guaranteed for the first 200 registered. Post-race refreshments, awards pick-up, pancake breakfast (for those registered), inflatable and DJ. See awards information below.
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.
Contact Information
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or email roadracing@hermescleveland.com.
URL for Registration
To register for the race, please visit this link.
