Parrot Head Run
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 1 Mile · Virtual Run
From the Organizer
Race proceeds benefit local children’s charity Fostering Hope!
Connecting and enriching youth who live in residential treatment and foster care with unique experiences of hope and healing.
Start Times
Registration and Packet Pick-Up: 8:30am
5K & 1 Mile: 10:00am
After Party : 10:30am
***DOGS AND DOUBLE STROLLERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AT THE RACE
Distances
5K
1 Mile
Timing
5K: MyLaps BibTag chip timing
1 Mile: Untimed
Registration
Race-day registration begins at 8:30 AM
Fees
Through April 15: $33
April 16 - July 19: $38
Race Day: $43
Kids (12 & under) - $20 at all times
What is a Virtual Event?
While physical distancing, we can still come together to generate funds for Fostering Hope. Simply register to participate and join us, virtually, to complete the 5K or 1 Mile race on your own. Run or walk, outdoors or on a treadmill – you choose!
If you would like to submit your 5K result, please click HERE
Virtual event participants can live anywhere! Please feel free to invite family and friends from around the country to join you.
All packets (shirt and medal) will be mailed after the in-person race on July 18.
Early Packet Pickups
1. Thursday, July 16
Mulligan's Bar and Grille (20880 Royalton Rd, Strongsville, OH 44149)
4:00pm-6:00pm
2. Friday, July 17
Good Night John Boy (1167 Front Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113)
4:00pm-6:00pm
Awards
Awards will be announced around 11am on race day. All winners receive a custom race award. The overall male and female race winners will receive a special award as well!
Top Male and Female overall
Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups:
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over
***Awards for Best Parrot Head attire as well
What You Get
Race-themed race t-shirt!
Race-themed bottle opener finisher medal!
One beer (21 and Over) or Soft drink
Entry into the after party
More Information
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events 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
81°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
33%
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
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Parrot Head Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Running
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)
- What is the Parrot Head Run?
- Parrot Head Run is a running race held in Cleveland, Ohio on July 18, 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 Parrot Head Run?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio at Good Night John Boy, Cleveland, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Parrot Head Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Parrot Head Run
Jul 18, 2026