Cleveland Heroes Run
Cleveland Heroes Run is a running race on September 20, 2026 in Cleveland, OH, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 20, 2026 (4 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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
There is also a kids-only race for children 7 years old and younger which begins after the 5-mile race. Although registration is required for the kids race, no entry fee applies. We want everyone 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 races in a plethora of age groups and categories.
5 Mile Run: Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 M/F in the following 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 the following Age Groups (7 & Under, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13)
Pre-Race Packet Pick Up
- Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at St Joseph's Academy
- Saturday from 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)
Events
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Sunday, 9/20
High
73°
Low
61°
Conditions
Showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
85%
Wind
8 to 15 mph
About Cleveland, OH
Population
367,523
as of 2023
City Elevation
626 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Cleveland Heroes Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
4
Days to train
- Race
- Cleveland Heroes Run
- Date
- September 20, 2026
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Cleveland Heroes Run
Sep 20, 2026