MetroHealth Resiliency Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The 10th annual Resiliency Run features a 5k run through the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The unfortunate truth is that traumatic and burn injuries are common in our community, but so are strength and recovery. The Resiliency Run was created to honor this strength and to acknowledge the extraordinary people - survivors and their loved ones - who are moving themselves from the worst days to the very best. This event also honors the caregivers who provide a steady hand of healing along the way. Funds raised will benefit trauma and burn survivors who come to MetroHealth for critical care needs as well as other healthcare needs.

📅 Date and Schedule

• Date: Saturday June 6, 2026
• Registration/Packet Pick Up: 7:00am
• Kids Dash: 8:15am
• 5K Run/Walk: 8:30am
• 1 Mile Run/Walk: 9:00am

🌦️ Weather Policy

This event is rain or shine, so come prepared for weather in northeast Ohio!

🏃‍♀️ Distances Offered

• 5K Run/Walk
• 1 Mile Run/Walk
• Kidz Fun Run

⏳ Timing

• 5K: Chip Timed
• 1 Mile and Kids Fun Run: not timed

📝 Registration Details

Pre-Registration until Friday June 6, 2025 at 9am

Race fees allow for admission to the Zoo all day!

• 5k: $35
• 1 mile not timed: $35
• Kids Fun Run: $20

📬 Mailing Information

All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:

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

📦 Packet Pick Up

Friday, June 5, 2025
11AM - 2PM
MetroHealth Main Campus lawn just passed the main towers
2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109

Race Day Saturday, June 6. Registration/Packet Pick Up Begins at 7:00 am

• 5k: $40
• 1 mile not timed: $40
• Kids Fun Run: $25

🎁 Participants Receive

A short-sleeved t-shirt and post-race refreshments and can enjoy the Zoo all day! T-shirts are dispersed on a first come first serve basis. Participants who do not receive a shirt at the race will receive their shirt at a later date if quantities/sizes are insufficient.

📣 Supporters

Supporters wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase wristbands to enter the zoo (even if you are a zoo member).

Ticket prices are $10 cash or check

🏆 Awards Ceremony

In lieu of finisher awards this year, we will be honoring the resiliency of our survivors and community members. Please join us 8 am for this awards ceremony!

🌎 Virtual Event

Virtual 5K and 1 Mile Runners and Walkers: $30.00

While physical distancing, we can still come together to raise awareness, generate funds and help MetroHealth during these challenging times. 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!

Virtual event participants can live anywhere! Please feel free to invite family and friends from around the country to join you in bringing hope and empowerment to those who come to MetroHealth for trauma, burn, stroke and other critical care needs.

To make an additional donation to support MetroHealth, you can donate here: https://www.metrohealth.org/foundation/donate - make sure to select Designation, other, and type Resiliency Run in free text box.

ℹ️ More Information

For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or at roadracing@:hermescleveland.com or contact Andrew at (216) 778-3773, aneading@:metrohealth.org

For more details and to register, visit the MetroHealth Resiliency Run page.