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.
📍 Event Details
- Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
- Location: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109
- Start Time: Registration/Packet Pick Up - 7:00am
- Participants: Running Events start at 8:30am
🌦️ Weather Preparedness
This event is rain or shine, so come prepared for weather in northeast Ohio!
🏃 Race Distances
- 5K: Run/Walk
- 1 Mile: Run/Walk
- Kids: Fun Run
⏱️ Timing
- 5K: Chip Timed
- 1 Mile: Not timed
- Kids Fun Run: Not timed
- Pre-Registration: Until Friday June 6, 2025 at 9am
💵 Race Fees
- 5K: $35
- 1 Mile: Not timed - $35
- Kids Fun Run: $20
- Admission: Allows for admission to the Zoo all day!
📧 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
- Date: Friday, June 5, 2025
- Time: 11AM - 2PM
- Location: MetroHealth Main Campus lawn just past the main towers
🏅 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-served 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
- Participation: Register to complete the 5K or 1 Mile race on your own.
- Invite: Family and friends from around the country to join you.
- Donation: To make an additional donation to support MetroHealth, you can donate here.
📞 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.
🔗 Registration Link
For more details and registration, visit the official race page at MetroHealth Resiliency Run.
