Cleveland Heroes Run

Event Information

JOIN US FOR THE 24th ANNUAL CLEVELAND HEROES RUN ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026

Cleveland Heroes Run takes participants on either a 5-mile run or 2-mile run/walk through the local community. Each person sets his or her own pace and everyone has won before the event has even begun.

Both races start and finish at the Saint Joseph Academy in Cleveland. 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

• Eligibility: Kids aged 7 years old and younger
• Start Time: Begins after the 5-mile race
• Registration: Required, but no entry fee applies
• Goal: Encouraging all children to get involved in this great event!

Awards

For those of you who embrace the competitive spirit, awards will be presented at the end of the races to the top three finishing male and female racers in a plethora of age groups and categories.

• 5 Mile Run: Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 M/F in specified age groups
• 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 specified age groups
• Fun Run Age Groups: 7 & Under, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13

Pre-Race Packet Pick Up

• Friday: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at St Joseph's Academy
• Saturday: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at St Joseph's Academy
• Sunday: At the race site at St Joseph's Academy

Race Schedule & Parking

Both races start and finish at Saint Joseph Academy in Cleveland (3430 Rocky River Drive). 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 and to register, visit the Cleveland Heroes Run page.