
From the Organizer
Join us and run an exciting 8K race in NE Ohio! Every Step Counts Ohio is forging a path towards helping every individual find their next best step. We believe running opens the door to finding that forward step in life.
DATE
Sunday, September 27, 2026
PLACE
South Chagrin Polo Fields
44998 S Woodland Rd
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
START TIME
7:00 am - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up- Polo Field East Picnic Shelter
8:00 am- 8K mile run begins
REGISTRATION
$30 through September 1
$35 through race day
Packet Pick Up & Registration
Sunday, September 27, 2026
7 am - 8 am
Polo Field East Picnic Shelter
All mailed pre-registered entries must be received by Wednesday, September 23
Please make checks payable to: Hermes Sports & Events
Mail entries to:
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 W. 11th Street, Suite 2
Cleveland, OH 44113
AWARDS
Top 3 Overall
FEATURING
Race T-shirt (while supplies last)
Finisher Ribbon for all participants
MyLaps chip timing and live results
Post-race refreshments
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS
Sorry, but all entries are non-refundable. Once we’ve received and processed your entry, you will not receive a refund, you may not give or sell your race number to other people, and entry fees are not transferable to the next year’s race or any other race.
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933 or roadracing@hermescleveland.com
*Sorry, dogs are not allowed at this race.
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
69°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hiram, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,158 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at ESCO 8K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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4 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
ESCO 8K
Sep 27, 2026