MetroHealth Resiliency Run

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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland OH

Saturday, June 6th, 2026

🏃‍♂️ Event 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 & Start Time

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 Advisory

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

🏃‍♀️ Distances

5K Run/Walk
1 Mile Run/Walk
Kids Fun Run

⏱️ Timing

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

📝 Registration

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

📬 Mailed Entries

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

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

🚪 Race Day Registration

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

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.