Run the Ridge

Event Overview

• Event Name: 32nd annual Run the Ridge 5K Run/Walk
• Date: August 8, 2026
• Location: North Ridgeville Ranger Stadium, North Ridgeville, OH
• Beneficiary: Pediatric cancer research

Early Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
• Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Location: North Ridgeville Academic Center - 34620 Bainbridge Road, North Ridgeville, OH 44039
• Entry Point: Community Entry is located on the northeast corner of the building across from the North Ridgeville Fire Department on Ranger Way.

Race Morning

• Time: 7:30 a.m. - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up
• Kid's Fun Run Start: 8:50 a.m. (400m race around the track)
• 5K Run and Walk Start: 9:00 a.m.
• Location: North Ridgeville Ranger Stadium

Registration Fees

• 5K Adults: $35 Pre-Registration, $40 Race Day
• 5K Ages 19 and Under: $25 Pre-Registration, $30 Race Day
• Kid's Fun Run: $10 Pre-registration and Race Day
• Deadline: All mailed pre-registered entries must be postmarked by Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

What You Get

• Custom finisher medal
• Custom t-shirts to all registered by August 1 (subject to availability after August 1)
• Post-race food and drinks
• Live 5K chip timed results
• Awards to overall and age group winners

Awards

• Top Overall: Male and Female
• Awards for: Top Three Male/Female Finishers in various age categories:
• 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

More Information

• Contact: Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933 or roadracing@hermescleveland.com
• Email: Angela at LionsclubofNR@gmail.com

Additional Notes

• Dogs: Dogs are allowed but we ask that you line up in the back and have a short leash.

Registration Link

• Register Here