Cleveland Heroes Run

JOIN US FOR THE 24th ANNUAL CLEVELAND HEROES RUN ON

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026

Race Overview

• Event Type: Cleveland Heroes Run takes participants on either a 5-mile run or 2-mile run/walk through the local community.
• Participation: Each person sets his or her own pace and everyone has won before the event has even begun.
• Start/Finish: Both races start and finish at the Saint Joseph Academy in Cleveland.
• Course Details: The 5-mile course will run through the Cleveland Metro parks. The 2-mile run/walk will be on Rocky River Drive.

Kids-Only Race

• Age Group: There is also a kids-only race for children 7 years old and younger which begins after the 5-mile race.
• Registration: Although registration is required for the kids' race, no entry fee applies.
• Involvement: We want everyone to get involved in this great event!

Awards

• Competitive Spirit: For those who embrace the competitive spirit, awards will be presented at the end of the races.
• 5 Mile Run: Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 M/F in the following Age Groups (14 & Under, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over).
• 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk: Top 1 Overall M/F, Top 2 M/F in the following Age Groups (7 & Under, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13).

Pre-Race Packet Pick Up

• Friday: From 5pm to 7pm at St Joseph's Academy.
• Saturday: From 11am to 2pm at St Joseph's Academy.
• Sunday: At the race site at St Joseph's Academy.

Race Schedule & Parking

• Location: Both races start and finish at Saint Joseph Academy in Cleveland (3430 Rocky River Drive).
• Parking: Parking is available at Saint Joseph Academy and Kamm’s Plaza.
• 6:45-7:45 a.m: Late Registration and Packet Pickup.
• 7:55 a.m: Opening Ceremonies, Fallen Heroes Roll Call.
• 8:15 a.m: 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
• 8:20 a.m: 5 Mile Run.
• 9:15 a.m: Kids Race (Academy Track).

For more information, visit Cleveland Heroes Run.