Cleveland Metroparks Lantern Festival 5K Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
- Date
- July 21, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $30
From the Organizer
Experience more than 70 larger-than-life, colorful displays throughout the race route through the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
Registration Info:
Pre-registration through July 18 - $30
Registration for July 19 to Race Day - $35
THIS RACE IS EXPECTED TO SELL OUT
What You Get (5K & 1 Mile):
Custom race t-shirt
Participant Medal
Post-race refreshments
Admission to the zoo from 7 pm to 10 pm the evening of the race
Early Packet Pickup:
Monday, July 20th from 11 am - 1 pm
Hermes Sports & Events
Address: 2425 W 11th St #2
Cleveland, OH 44113
Race Day Info:
Packet pick-up/Registration: 7:00 PM
5k & 1 Mile Run/Walk: 8:30 PM
Timing:
5K: Chip Timed
1 Mile Walk: Untimed
Race Day Registration is online only!
Supporter Information
ALL supporters wanting to come cheer on runners/walkers will need to purchase tickets to enter the zoo, even if you are a zoo member.
Ticket prices are $22.50.
Admissions will be on hand to scan the online ticket on race day once it's purchased. The box office will not be open.
Supporters must purchase tickets online only with the link below:
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Online Tickets for Night of Race
Strollers are allowed, but no dogs are permitted in the zoo.
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
68°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland Burke Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Cleveland Metroparks Lantern Festival 5K Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Cleveland Metroparks Lantern Festival 5K Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
- Date
- July 21, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Cleveland Metroparks Lantern Festival 5K Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage?
- Cleveland Metroparks Lantern Festival 5K Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage is a running race held in Cleveland, Ohio on July 21, 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 Cleveland Metroparks Lantern Festival 5K Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage?
- Tuesday, July 21, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Cleveland Metroparks Lantern Festival 5K Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Cleveland Metroparks Lantern Festival 5K Presented by CrossCountry Mortgage
Jul 21, 2026