Run the Ridge

Join us this August for the 32nd annual Run the Ridge 5K Run/Walk presented by the Lions Club of North Ridgeville!
 
This year, the event benefits pediatric cancer research.
 
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Friday, August 7, 2026

4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

North Ridgeville Academic Center – 34620 Bainbridge Road, North Ridgeville, OH 44039

Community Entry is located on the northeast corner of the building across from the North Ridgeville Fire Department on Ranger Way.

 
RACE MORNING
Saturday, August 8, 2026

7:30 a.m.– Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up 

8:50 a.m.– Kid's Fun Run Start (400m race around the track)

9:00 a.m. – 5K Run and Walk Start

 
REGISTRATION FEES

5K Adults: $35 Pre-Registration, $40 Race Day

5K Ages 19 and Under: $25 Pre-Registration, $30 Race Day

Kid's Fun Run: $10 Pre-registration and Race Day 

 
All mailed pre-registered entries must be postmarked by Wednesday, August 5, 2026. A paper entry form can be found at the bottom of the page.
Please make checks payable and mail entries to: Hermes Sports and Events (2425 West 11th Street #2 Cleveland, OH 44113) 
WHAT YOU GET

Custom finisher medal

Custom t-shirts to all registered by August 1 (subject to availability after August 1)

Post-race food and drinks

Live 5K chip timed results 

Awards to overall and age group winners

 
AWARDS

Top Overall Male and Top Female

Top Three Male/Female Finishers 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+

 
MORE INFORMATION

Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933 and  roadracing@hermescleveland.com 

Angela at LionsclubofNR@gmail.com

 
*Dogs are allowed but we ask that you line up in the back and have a short leash.