
From the Organizer
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.
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!
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)
Friday from 5pm to 7pm at St Joseph's Academy
Saturday from 11am to 2pm at St Joseph's Academy
Sunday at the race site at St Joseph's Academy
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
Weather
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
74°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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.
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Days to train
Coming Up
15th Annual Patrick Joyce Fund 5k Run/1 Mile Walk
Less than a mile away
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2 miles away
Summerfest 5k & 1 Mile
2 miles away
Believe in Home 5K and 1 Mile Walk
2 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Cleveland Heroes Run
Sep 20, 2026