Drug Demand Reduction 5K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 5575 W. 220th St, Cleveland, OH
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 1 Mile Walk
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 4th annual Drug Demand Reduction 5K - hosted by Greater Cleveland Young Marines. We are thrilled to bring this event back as a means to run drugs out of our communities and hope you consider supporting us in this event!
Race Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Distance: 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (B-Tag Chip Timed)
Location: Greater Cleveland Young Marines Drill Center - 5575 W 220th St. Fairview Park, OH 44126
Race Morning Pickup: Saturday, October 10 - 8:00 am - 8:50 am (at the YM Drill Center)
5K & 1 Mile Start Time: 9:00 am
Trunk or Treat: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Stick around after the Drug Demand Reduction Dash for our Trunk or Treat celebration — a family-friendly event designed to bring the community together! Local businesses, families, and organizations will decorate their trunks and hand out candy in a safe and fun environment. Whether you're running the race or just coming for the treats, everyone is welcome to enjoy this free community event.
Fees: $25 (adults) $20 (youth 14 and under)
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$5 surcharge for race morning registration
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Families of 4 or more receive $10 off when registering all members at once - this must be done before race morning.
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If paying by cash or check, please print the paper entry form at the bottom of the site and mail it with payment to Hermes Sports (2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2 Cleveland, OH 44113). Payment must be received by Wednesday, October 7.
What's Included: B-tag chip timed 5K road race, 1 Mile novelty race bib, a custom finisher medal, a cotton t-shirt (subject to availability if registered after 9/15), post-race refreshments, award categories, and an opportunity to support the Greater Cleveland Young Marines in their initiative to run drugs out of our community!
5K Award Categories:
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Top 3 overall male/female finishers
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Top 3 male/female finishers in the following age groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and & over
Questions? Call Hermes Sports at (216) 623 9933
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
65°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland Burke Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cleveland, OH
Population
367,523
as of 2023
Elevation
626 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Drug Demand Reduction 5K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 5575 W. 220th St, Cleveland, OH
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- What is the Drug Demand Reduction 5K?
- Drug Demand Reduction 5K is a running race held in Cleveland, Ohio on October 10, 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 Drug Demand Reduction 5K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio at 5575 W. 220th St, Cleveland, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Drug Demand Reduction 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Drug Demand Reduction 5K
Oct 10, 2026