Welcome to the 4th annual Drug Demand Reduction 5K – hosted by Greater Cleveland Young Marines. We are thrilled to bring this event back as a means to run drugs out of our communities and hope you consider supporting us in this event!
Race Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Distance: 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk (B-Tag Chip Timed)
Location: Greater Cleveland Young Marines Drill Center – 5575 W 220th St. Fairview Park, OH 44126
Race Morning Pickup: Saturday, October 11 – 8:00 am – 8:50 am (at the YM Drill Center)
5K & 1 Mile Start Time: 9:00 am
Trunk or Treat: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Stick around after the Drug Demand Reduction Dash for our Trunk or Treat celebration — a family-friendly event designed to bring the community together! Local businesses, families, and organizations will decorate their trunks and hand out candy in a safe and fun environment. Whether you're running the race or just coming for the treats, everyone is welcome to enjoy this free community event.
Fees: $25 (adults) $20 (youth 14 and under)
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$5 surcharge for race morning registration
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Families of 4 or more receive $10 off when registering all members at once – this must be done before race morning.
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If paying by cash or check, please print the paper entry form at the bottom of the site and mail it with payment to Hermes Sports (2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2 Cleveland, OH 44113). Payment must be received by Wednesday, October 8.
What's Included: B-tag chip timed 5K road race, 1 Mile novelty race bib, a custom finisher medal, a cotton t-shirt (subject to availability if registered after 9/15), post-race refreshments, award categories, and an opportunity to support the Greater Cleveland Young Marines in their initiative to run drugs out of our community!
5K Award Categories:
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Top 3 overall male/female finishers
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Top 3 male/female finishers in the following age groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over
Questions? Call Hermes Sports at (216) 623 9933