Big Brothers Big Sisters 5K
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 1 Mile Walk
From the Organizer
When you support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County, you’re not just participating in an event – you’re joining a movement! Together, we are empowering the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Research shows that under-resourced children and youth who have volunteer mentors and support services are far more likely to attend school regularly, thrive academically, exhibit healthy behaviors, build nurturing relationships, exude high self-esteem, and graduate from high school with a plan for the future.
Your support and the support of others help our children achieve great things! Through one-on-one mentoring relationships with caring adults, we empower children ages 6 – 19 to dream big, build resilience, and unlock their full potential. Moreover, our support services strengthen our mentoring with social and emotional learning, academic enrichment and tutoring, career and college readiness programming, summer camps, a Learning Resource Center, and family engagement activities.
Saturday, September 5th @ 9am
Lorain County Community College (towards the Fitness Center)
1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH 44035
Start Times
Registration and Packet Pick-Up: 8:00am
5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk race start time: 9:00am
Awards to be announced around 10:00am
Distances
5K (run or walk)
1 Mile (walk)
Timing
5K: MyLaps BibTag chip timing
1 Mile: Untimed
Registration
Race-day registration begins at 8:00am inside the Lorain County Community College, inside the Physical Education Building (1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH 44135). Parking can found at Lot 6 on the campus of Lorain County Community College.
If you are mailing in your form, please make checks payable to "Hermes Sports and Events ". Must be received by Wednesday, September 3
Mail to:
Hermes Sports and Events
2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Fees
Pre-registration:
$30
Race Day Registration:
$35
Early Packet Pickup
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County
1270 Abbe Road North
Elyria, Ohio 44035
Friday, September 4 from 4-6pm
Parking
Parking will be available the day of the race at Lorain County Community College. Please park in Lot 6 which is near the Fitness Center on the North Side of Campus.
Awards
Top Male and Female overall
Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups:
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 & Over
What You Get
- Commemorative Race T-shirt
- Post-race refreshments
- Awards for the 5K race
More Information
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or roadracing@hermescleveland.com
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elyria 3 E, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Elyria, OH
Population
52,833
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Big Brothers Big Sisters 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
89
Days to train
- Race
- Big Brothers Big Sisters 5K
- Date
- September 5, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Big Brothers Big Sisters 5K?
- Big Brothers Big Sisters 5K is a running race held in Elyria, Ohio on September 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Big Brothers Big Sisters 5K?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Elyria, Ohio at Lorain County Community College Fitness Center, Elyria, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Big Brothers Big Sisters 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Big Brothers Big Sisters 5K
Sep 5, 2026