
The Cut Carbon Run is a running race on August 1, 2026 in Shaker Heights, OH, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
Both the 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will begin at Chesterton Athletic Field at 10:00am. Pre-registered participants will receive a short-sleeved race t-shirt; there will also be a limited quantity of t-shirts available for those who register day-of. All 5K runners (or walkers!) will receive a race bib with a chip to keep track of their times, and the top 5 finishers will receive prizes!
Saturday, August 1 @ 10 am
Chesterton Athletic Field
N Park Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Registration:
- Thru May 31st - $25
- June 1st- July 31st - $30
- Race Morning - $35
- Team Pricing - $25 per Runner
Race Details:
Race starts and ends at Chesterton Athletic Field, which is the field at the corner of N Park Blvd, Shelburne Rd, and Chesterton Rd in Shaker Heights, OH. Those who pre-registers will receive a short sleeve race t-shirt. A limited amount of race t-shirts will be available for those who register on the day of the race.
Teams:
Gather your friends and family and run together as a team! Running as a group has benefits including a discounted rate as well as a team costume contest where the best outfit will be taking home a prize!
Awards:
Awards will be given to the Top 5 Overall Runners.
The Cause:
This race is only the beginning of SCCE's journey. The proceeds from the event will be invested into Calvert Impact's Cut Carbon Note, an investment project focusing on sustainability in commercial buildings, a large source of carbon emissions worldwide. More information can be found here https://calvertimpact.org/investing/cut-carbon-note. Help us support our earth by registering for the Cut Carbon Run! Additional donations are greatly appreciated, even $15 can make a great difference!
The Organization:
SCCE (Students Cutting Carbon Emissions) is a non-profit organization founded and run by students around Greater Cleveland with goals to raise money and make impactful investments, inspire fellow young people, and connect their communities over a shared sustainable future. You can find more information about the team and their work on the website http://studentscuttingcarbon.org/ , or look them up on Instagram @scce.team
Parking:
Street parking will be available on Sherbrook Rd, Courtland Blvd, the other side of N Park Blvd, and Shelburne Rd if needed.
More Information:
For more information, please contact Hermes Sport and Events: 216-623-9933
*Dogs are allowed at this race but we ask that you line up in the back and have a short leash.
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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
81°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland Burke Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 17 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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The Cut Carbon Run
Aug 1, 2026