Transplant House of Cleveland 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
- Date
- June 14, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 1 Mile Walk · Virtual Race with Packet Mailing (Continental U.S. only)
From the Organizer
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Transplant House of Cleveland provides affordable, temporary housing and a welcoming, supportive community to organ transplant patients and their families.
Our 9th Annual 5k Run 1 Mile Walk returns on Sunday, June 14th at the Rockefeller Lagoon in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens!
This family-friendly, dog-friendly event is held each year in celebration of the life of Brian Vitale. All proceeds raised support our mission of providing affordable, temporary housing and a welcoming, supportive community to organ transplant patients and their families.
START TIMES
7:30 a.m. - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up
8:30 a.m.- 5K & 1 Mile Walk start
REGISTRATION
Fees
$20 Children 12 & Under (those in a stroller or under 2 do not need to register)
$30 Pre-registration
$35 Race Day
Virtual Runner: We will mail your shirt (Continental U.S. residents only) - $35 - Available through race day
Teams: Get your friends, family or colleagues together and form a team!
All mailed pre-registered entries must be received by Wednesday, June 10
Please make checks payable to: Hermes Sports & Events
Mail entries to:
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 W. 11th Street
PARKING
Parking closest to the park will be available in the Case Western surface lot (pay to park using the QR code posted on signs throughout the lot - $1/hour) off of Mt. Sinai Dr. between Ansel and East 105th St. The location can be found HERE.
AWARDS (5K Only)
Top male and female overall as well as the top male and female in the following age categories:
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over
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
77°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
40%
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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Transplant House of Cleveland 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
- Date
- June 14, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Transplant House of Cleveland 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk?
- Transplant House of Cleveland 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk is a running race held in Cleveland, Ohio on June 14, 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 Transplant House of Cleveland 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk?
- Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio at Rockefeller Lagoon, Cleveland, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Transplant House of Cleveland 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Transplant House of Cleveland 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
Jun 14, 2026