
From the Organizer
This event will take place at South Mastick park in the Rocky River Reservation.
The Viking Relays & Races are composed of the following events:
South Mastick
Cottonwood Picnic Pavilion
Valley Parkway, Cleveland Metroparks,
Cleveland, OH 44126
Dogs and Strollers are not allowed on the course.
Registration and Packet Pickup - 5:30am
6 Hour Run/Relay & 3 Hour Run Start - 6:00am
4 Mile Run/Relay Start - 9:30am
Awards - 11:00am
2x2 Mile Relay (Runners will complete 1 loop on the 2 mile loop course)
4 Mile Run (Runners will complete 2 loops on the 2 mile loop course)
6 Hour Run/Relay & 3 Hour Run (Runners will complete 2 loops during the allocated times. Runners are allowed to complete as many laps as they can during the allocated times. All runners can choose to finish earlier than the allocated and by doing so, will no longer be able to complete more laps)
All events will be chipped time. For the non relay events, timing chips will be attached to the back of the race bibs. For relay events, timing chips are located inside the race batons. All batons must be returned at the completion of the race.
All registered participants will receive a bib number and timing tag that must be worn on race day. Please do not alter the bib in any way.
The bib must be visible and worn on the front, outer most article of clothing the entire race. BibTag Timing chips will be adhered to the back of your bib.
Bib numbers and tags are non-transferable and must be worn by the registrant to whom they have been assigned.
Make checks payable to HERMES and mail to:
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th St., Suite #2
Cleveland, OH 44113
November 6th, 2026
11:00am - 1:00pm
Hermes Office
2425 W 11th Street
Cleveland, OH 4113
Awards will be given to all events.
Events
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
54°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland Burke Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
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Days to train
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Viking Relays & Races
Nov 7, 2026