
From the Organizer
NEW DATE
Sunday October 18, 2026
LOCATION
Jerome T Osbourne Stadium at Mentor High School
8600 Munson Rd
START TIMES
Registration begins at 7:30am
5K & 1 Mile: 9:00 am
DISTANCE
5K (Chip Timed) & 1 Mile (Not Timed)
REGISTRATION
If you are mailing in your form, please make checks payable to "Hermes Sports and Events ". Must be received by Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Mail to:
Hermes Sports and Events
2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
FEES
Early Bird Registration - Prior to October 8
Adults: 5K Race and 1 Mile Walk - $35
18 and Under - 5K Race and 1 Mile Walk - $25
Race Day Registration
5K Race and 1 Mile Walk - $40
18 and Under - 5K Race and 1 Mile Walk - $30
Awards
Awards will be distributed at the awards tent. Scan the QR code at the tent to see your results and you can pick up at the awards tent beginning at 9:45am. Virtual participants are not eligible for awards.
Awards presented to the top three overall male and female runners, as well as the top three male and female in the following age groups:
15 & Under, 16-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
Top 3 Men and Women Overall will receive signed home plates *PICTURE COMING SOON*
Age Group Winners will receive Mentor-branded Softballs
WHAT YOU GET
T-shirt - Photo Coming Soon!
Awards to top finisher
Post race refreshments
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, please contact Hermes Sport and Events: 216-623-9933
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
61°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
43%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kirtland-Holden 2, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
47,215
as of 2023
Elevation
645 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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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)
Mentor Softball Home Run Hustle
Oct 18, 2026