Run the Ridge
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · Kid's Fun Run
From the Organizer
Join us this August for the 32nd annual Run the Ridge 5K Run/Walk presented by the Lions Club of North Ridgeville!
This year, the event benefits pediatric cancer research.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Friday, August 7, 2026
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4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- North Ridgeville Academic Center - 34620 Bainbridge Road, North Ridgeville, OH 44039
- Community Entry is located on the northeast corner of the building across from the North Ridgeville Fire Department on Ranger Way.
RACE MORNING
Saturday, August 8, 2026
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7:30 a.m.- Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up
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8:50 a.m.- Kid's Fun Run Start (400m race around the track)
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9:00 a.m. - 5K Run and Walk Start
REGISTRATION FEES
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5K Adults: $35 Pre-Registration, $40 Race Day
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5K Ages 19 and Under: $25 Pre-Registration, $30 Race Day
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Kid's Fun Run: $10 Pre-registration and Race Day
All mailed pre-registered entries must be postmarked by Wednesday, August 5, 2026. A paper entry form can be found at the bottom of the page.
Please make checks payable and mail entries to: Hermes Sports and Events (2425 West 11th Street #2 Cleveland, OH 44113)
WHAT YOU GET
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Custom finisher medal
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Custom t-shirts to all registered by August 1 (subject to availability after August 1)
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Post-race food and drinks
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Live 5K chip timed results
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Awards to overall and age group winners
AWARDS
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Top Overall Male and Top Female
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Top Three Male/Female Finishers in the following age categories:
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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+
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MORE INFORMATION
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Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933 and roadracing@hermescleveland.com
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Angela at LionsclubofNR@gmail.com
*Dogs are allowed but we ask that you line up in the back and have a short leash.
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
84°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elyria 3 E, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About North Ridgeville, OH
Population
36,043
as of 2023
Elevation
716 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 8 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run the Ridge, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
61
Days to train
- Race
- Run the Ridge
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run the Ridge?
- Run the Ridge is a running race held in North Ridgeville, Ohio on August 8, 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 Run the Ridge?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in North Ridgeville, Ohio at North Ridgeville Ranger Stadium, North Ridgeville, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run the Ridge?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run the Ridge
Aug 8, 2026