Viking Relays & Races

Welcome to the Annual Viking Relays & Races!

This event will take place at South Mastick park in the Rocky River Reservation.

The Viking Relays & Races are composed of the following events:

• 6 Hour Run: A test of endurance with a 6-hour run.
• 6 Hour Relay: A relay for teams over a 6-hour period.
• 3 Hour Run: Complete as many laps as you can in 3 hours.
• 4 Mile Relay: Teams race a total of 4 miles.
• 4 Mile Run: Individual race covering 4 miles.

Location:

South Mastick

Cottonwood Picnic Pavilion

Valley Parkway, Cleveland Metroparks,

Cleveland, OH 44126

Dogs and Strollers are not allowed on the course.

Schedule & Start Times:

• Registration and Packet Pickup: 5:30am
• 6 Hour Run/Relay & 3 Hour Run Start: 6:00am
• 4 Mile Run/Relay Start: 9:30am
• Awards: 11:00am

Distances:

• 2x2 Mile Relay: Runners will complete 1 loop on the 2 mile loop course.
• 4 Mile Run: Runners will complete 2 loops on the 2 mile loop course.
• 6 Hour Run/Relay & 3 Hour Run: Runners complete as many laps as they can in the allocated time.
• Finishing Early: Runners can finish earlier but will not be able to complete more laps.

Timing Method/Bibs:

All events will be chipped time. For the non-relay events, timing chips will be attached to the back of the race bibs. For relay events, timing chips are located inside the race batons. All batons must be returned at the completion of the race.

All registered participants will receive a bib number and timing tag that must be worn on race day. Please do not alter the bib in any way.

The bib must be visible and worn on the front, outermost article of clothing the entire race.

Bib numbers and tags are non-transferable and must be worn by the registrant to whom they have been assigned.

Registration & Pricing:

4 Mile Relay

• Early Bird: $35 per person (Until Oct 1)
• Regular Pricing: $40 per person
• Kids Pricing (12 and under): $25 – Early Bird (Until Oct 1)
• Kids Regular Price: $30

4 Mile Run

• Early Bird: $35 per person (Until Oct 1)
• Regular Pricing: $40 per person
• Kids Pricing (12 and under): $25 – Early Bird (Until Oct 1)
• Kids Regular Price: $30

3 Hour Run

• Early Bird: $60 per person (Until Oct 1)
• Regular Pricing: $70 per person

6 Hour Run

• Early Bird: $80 per person (Until Oct 1)
• Regular Pricing: $90 per person

6 Hour Relay

• Early Bird: $60 per person (Until Oct 1)
• Regular Pricing: $70 per person

Make checks payable to HERMES and mail to:

Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th St., Suite #2
Cleveland, OH 44113

Early Packet Pick Up:

November 6th, 2026

11:00am - 1:00pm

Hermes Office

2425 W 11th Street

Cleveland, OH 4413

Awards:

Awards will be given to all events.

4 Mile Relay

• Awards: Top 3 Overall Male/Female/Coed Teams
• Fastest Leg: per Division (Male, Female, COED)

4 Mile Run

• Awards: Top 5 Overall M/F
• Masters Awards: Top 5 Overall M/F Masters (60+)

3 Hour Run

• Awards: Top 5 Overall M/F
• Masters Awards: Top 5 Overall M/F Masters (60+)

6 Hour Run

• Awards: Top 5 Overall M/F
• Masters Awards: Top 5 Overall M/F Masters (60+)

6 Hour Relay

• Awards: Top 3 Overall Male/Female/Coed Teams (Most Laps)
• Average Lap Time: Fastest Average Lap Time per Division (Male, Female, COED)

For more information, visit the race page: Viking Relays & Races Registration.