Running the Shores - Jack and Jill Foundation Fundraiser
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Run/Walk · 1 Mile Walk · Virtual 5K
- Price
- $35
From the Organizer
On Saturday, August 29th, the Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Erie Shores Chapter will be “Running the Shores” in our Third Annual 5K Run/Walk, benefitting the Jack and Jill of America Foundation. We invite friends, family, and the community to take the plunge with us for a day of friendly competition for a cause. Check-in and onsite registration will open at 8:00 am, followed by recognition of the supported organizations and a special presentation honoring the late Dr. Edgar Jackson, pioneer of sickle cell research. Racers will set sails at 9:00 am from Edgewater Park, where both individuals and teams are welcome.
DATE
Saturday, August 29th, 2026
PLACE
Upper Edgewater West Shelter, located in Edgewater Park
Cleveland, OH US 44102
For precise directions, please use this link or type in Google Maps "Upper Edgewater West Shelter"
Start Time
Registration/Packet Pick Up - 8:00am
5k Run and 1 Mile Walk- 9:00am
Distance
5K Run/Walk - Chip Timed
1 Mile Walk - Untimed
Registration
Pre-Registration by 9 am on Friday, August 28th
Adults/Age 13 and older: $35.00
Age 12 and under: $15.00
All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, August 26th, 2026
Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th St. Suite #2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Late Registration
After 9 am on Friday, August 29th - $40 for adults/ $20 for children age 12 and under
Participants Receive
Registration includes a t-shirt. Please register by August 19th to guarantee your shirt on race day! If registered after this date, subject to availability.
Refreshments provided at the finish line.
Sponsorship
If your business is interested in sponsoring our event, we offer several sponsorship levels and accept in-kind donations for race day snacks and refreshments. Please contact erieshores.foundation@gmail.com for details on how your support can provide a greater impact.
Awards
Award given to the top overall male and Female runners.
Award given to the Top Overall Male and Female runners 12 & Under
VIRTUAL RUN
Want to participate from out of town? You still can! Complete the 5K race or 1-mile walk 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! Deadline to submit times is October 1st, 2026.
Virtual event participants can live anywhere! Please feel free to invite family and friends from around the country to join you.
You will be mailed your shirt after August, 2026
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933 or roadracing@hermescleveland.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
78°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
32%
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
City Elevation
626 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- What is the Running the Shores - Jack and Jill Foundation Fundraiser?
- Running the Shores - Jack and Jill Foundation Fundraiser is a running race held in Cleveland, Ohio on August 29, 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 Running the Shores - Jack and Jill Foundation Fundraiser?
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio at Upper Edgewater Dr. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
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Running the Shores - Jack and Jill Foundation Fundraiser
Aug 29, 2026