From the Organizer
DATE
Saturday, October 3
PLACE
Mall C
Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Start Time
8:00am - Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Begins
10:00am - 5K Race Begins
11:00 - Pickle Fest Doors Open
Distance
5K
Registration
$40 thru September 20
$45 thru Race Day
All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, September 30
Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th St. Suite #2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Participants Receive
All participant will receive a race shirt* and entry into Pickle Fest.
*Register by September 21 to guarantee your shirt size.
Awards
TBA
More Information
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933 or roadracing@hermescleveland.com
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
68°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
37%
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 Pickle Fest 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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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 Pickle Fest 5K?
- Pickle Fest 5K is a running race held in Cleveland, Ohio on October 3, 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 Pickle Fest 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio at Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Pickle Fest 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Pickle Fest 5K
Oct 3, 2026