JOIN US FOR THE 24th ANNUAL CLEVELAND HEROES RUN ONSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026

Cleveland Heroes Run takes participants on either a 5-mile run or 2-milerun/walk through the local community. Each person sets his or her own paceand everyone has won before the event has even begun.
Both races start and finish at the Saint Joseph Academy in Cleveland. The 5-milecourse will run through the Cleveland Metro parks. The 2-mile run/walk willbe on Rocky River Drive.

Kids-Only Race

There is also a kids-only race for children 7 years old and younger whichbegins after the 5-mile race. Although registration is required for the kidsrace, no entry fee applies. We want everyone to get involved in thisgreat event!

Awards

For those of you who embrace the competitive spirit, awards will bepresented at the end of the races to the top three finishing male and femaleraces in a plethora of age groups and categories.
5 Mile Run: Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 M/F in the following Age Groups (14& Under, 15-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over)
2 Mile Fun Run/Walk: Top 1 Overall M/F, Top 2 M/F in the following Age Groups (7 & Under, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13)

Pre-Race Packet Pick Up

Friday from 5pm to 7pm at St Joseph's Academy
Saturday from 11am to 2pm at St Joseph's Academy
Sunday at the race site at St Joseph's Academy

Race Schedule & Parking

Both races start and finish at Saint Joseph Academy in Cleveland(3430 Rocky River Drive). Parking is available at Saint Joseph Academy and Kamm’s Plaza.
6:45-7:45 a.m. Late Registration and Packet Pickup
7:55 a.m. Opening Ceremonies, Fallen Heroes Roll Call
8:15 a.m. 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk
8:20 a.m. 5 Mile Run
9:15 a.m. Kids Race (Academy Track)