Run for Justice

Race Description

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 31, 2026

Events

• 5 Mile: Compete in a challenging distance.
• 5K: Join for a classic race distance.
• 5K Walk: An untimed event for a casual stroll.
• 1 Mile: An untimed shorter distance for everyone.

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 30 12am - 2pm
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: 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.
• Teams: Join one of our Teams! Team Categories: Law Firm/Organization, Law school

Payment Types

• Credit Card: Via registration page
• Mail-in Registrations: Check accepted
• Note: All mail-in registrations must be received by Wednesday, October 28, 2026
• Mail To: Hermes Sports and Events
  2425 West 11th Street, Suite #2
  Cleveland, Ohio 44113

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 specified age brackets (5K & 5 Mile)
• Special Category Run Time: Top Lawyer, Top Judge, Top Paralegal/Legal Assistant, and Top Law Student

More Information

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

Registration Link

For more details and to register visit the official site: Halloween Run for Justice