Run for Justice

Race Overview

Lace up your running shoes, grab your best costume, and join us for one of Cleveland’s favorite fall traditions! This spook-tacular run takes you through Edgewater Park with options for serious runners, casual joggers, and families who just want to stroll in costume. Costumes are strongly encouraged - we’ll have prizes for the best looks! After you cross the finish line, stick around for a festive after-party with family-friendly games, DJ Brad Wolfe, food trucks, crafts, and face painting. Why we run: Proceeds from the Halloween Run for Justice support the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation’s community programs focused on expanding access to justice, empowering youth, and building a more equitable Cleveland. Every step you take helps make justice accessible for all. The Halloween Run has always been open to the public and we are thrilled to be named one of "7 Unique Things to Do in Cleveland, You Won’t Want to Miss" by Apartment Guide. Join us!

Date

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Events

• 5 Mile:
• 5K:
• 5K Walk (untimed):
• 1 Mile (untimed):

Start Times

• Registration and packet pick up: 8:30am
• Facilitated Warm-Up: 9:30am
• All Run Events Start: 10am

Early Packet Pick Up

Friday, October 24 11am - 1pm
Cleveland Metropolitan Conference Center

1375 E 9th Street, Floor 2
Cleveland, OH 44114

Registration

• Cost: $35 before midnight on September 30
• Cost: $40 starting on October 1
• Shirt Information: Note: All participants registered on or before October 10 will receive a long-sleeve Halloween Run for Justice shirt! Those registered on or after October 11 will receive a shirt based on availability.
• Team Categories: Join one of our Teams! Team Categories: Law Firm/Organization, Law school

Payment Types

• Credit Card: via registration page
• Mail-in registrations: &plus: Check
• Mail-in registrations deadline: All mail-in registrations must be received by Wednesday, October 22, 2025
• Mail Registration: Hermès Sports and Events, 2425 West 11th Street, Suite #2, Cleveland, Ohio 44113. Checks payable to: Hermes Sports and Events. Please do not mail cash.

Awards

• Overall Run Time: Top Male, Female, and Non-Binary runners overall (5K & 5 Mile)
• Best Costume!!!: Youth (17 and under), Adult (18+), Group, Dog
• Age-Based Run Time: Top Male and Female runners in the following age brackets (5K & 5 Mile): 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
• Special Category Run Time: Top Lawyer, Top Judge, Top Paralegal/Legal Assistant, and Top Law Student (male and female)
• Team Awards: Top teams in these categories: law firm/organization, law school

More Information

For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933

Race Link

Visit Run for Justice for more details and to register.