Amherst Skeleton Run
- Date Sun 26th October 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Amherst, Ohio
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Amherst Skeleton Run on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in beautiful Amherst, Lorain! This exciting event features a variety of race distances, including a fun-filled 1/4 Mile Silly Run for K-5th graders, a 1/2 Mile Funny Run for 6-8th graders, and a thrilling 5K run starting at 9:30 AM. Participants can enjoy chip timing for the 5K and will receive fantastic swag options, including a synthetic or cotton shirt, and a stocking hat (available only until October 1st).
Not only is this a great opportunity to challenge yourself and have fun, but your participation also benefits the local community. With awards for top finishers across various age categories and divisions, including a dog and stroller category, everyone is welcome to join in the festivities! Enjoy post-race food and drinks as you celebrate your achievements. Don’t miss out on this spirited event—mark your calendars and get ready to run for a great cause!
Not only is this a great opportunity to challenge yourself and have fun, but your participation also benefits the local community. With awards for top finishers across various age categories and divisions, including a dog and stroller category, everyone is welcome to join in the festivities! Enjoy post-race food and drinks as you celebrate your achievements. Don’t miss out on this spirited event—mark your calendars and get ready to run for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT RUNAMHERST.COM
CLICK HERE [https://runamherst.smugmug.com/2024-RunAmherst-Photos/Skeleton-Run-2024] TO SEE PHOTOS FROM 2024!
NEW FOR 2025!
We heard your feedback and are excited to offer new swag options this year! With your registration, you can now choose A COTTON SHIRT, SYNTHETIC SHIRT, OR HAT.
To guarantee your choice, you must register by OCTOBER 1ST.
Looking for more gear? Additional items can be ordered separately and shipped directly to your home. Please note: these extra items are IN ADDITION TO, not a replacement for, the included registration shirt or hat.
Order here: Skeleton Run Spiritwear Store [https://athletics.1stplacespiritwear.com/sites/OH/Amherst/Amherst+5k+Skeleton+Run/collection_detail.html?category=Youth&style=1/4+Zips]
START TIME
7:00am - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up inside Steele Gym Lobby
8:30am - 1/4 Mile Silly Run (K-5th grade)
9:00am - 1/2 Mile Funny Run (6-8th grade)
9:10am - Costume Contest in the main gym
9:30am - 5K Run
TIMING
Chip timing for 5K participants
REGISTRATION
5K RUN
$30 Pre-Registration
$35 Day of Race
1/4 MILE KID'S RUN AND 1/2 MILE KID'S RUN
Free!
Youth runners in the RunAmherst.com Little Comets Running Club do not have to register for the 400/800 youth runs. Registration for these athletes is only needed if they want to register for the 5K race or purchase a shirt. Shirts can be picked up in the main gym before 9:30am on race day.
All mailed pre-registered entries must be received by Friday, October 17, 2025
Please make checks payable to: Hermes Sports and Events
Mail entries to:
Hermes Sports and Events
2425 West 11th Street #2
Cleveland, OH 44113
WHAT YOU GET
Participation Medals
Synthetic Shirt, Cotton Shirt, Stocking Hat (option only available thru October 1 - Synthetic Shirt after that)
Dog and Stroller divisions!
Post-race food and drinks
Walkers welcome
Awards to overall and age group winners
AWARDS
Top men and top women overall
Top Master's men and women overall (40 & over)
Top 3 overall dog and stroller division runners (eligible for age group awards as well!)
Top 3 men and women in the following age categories:
5K Men and Women
7 & Under, 8-11. 12-14, 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
CLICK HERE [https://runamherst.smugmug.com/2024-RunAmherst-Photos/Skeleton-Run-2024] TO SEE PHOTOS FROM 2024!
NEW FOR 2025!
We heard your feedback and are excited to offer new swag options this year! With your registration, you can now choose A COTTON SHIRT, SYNTHETIC SHIRT, OR HAT.
To guarantee your choice, you must register by OCTOBER 1ST.
Looking for more gear? Additional items can be ordered separately and shipped directly to your home. Please note: these extra items are IN ADDITION TO, not a replacement for, the included registration shirt or hat.
Order here: Skeleton Run Spiritwear Store [https://athletics.1stplacespiritwear.com/sites/OH/Amherst/Amherst+5k+Skeleton+Run/collection_detail.html?category=Youth&style=1/4+Zips]
START TIME
7:00am - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up inside Steele Gym Lobby
8:30am - 1/4 Mile Silly Run (K-5th grade)
9:00am - 1/2 Mile Funny Run (6-8th grade)
9:10am - Costume Contest in the main gym
9:30am - 5K Run
TIMING
Chip timing for 5K participants
REGISTRATION
5K RUN
$30 Pre-Registration
$35 Day of Race
1/4 MILE KID'S RUN AND 1/2 MILE KID'S RUN
Free!
Youth runners in the RunAmherst.com Little Comets Running Club do not have to register for the 400/800 youth runs. Registration for these athletes is only needed if they want to register for the 5K race or purchase a shirt. Shirts can be picked up in the main gym before 9:30am on race day.
All mailed pre-registered entries must be received by Friday, October 17, 2025
Please make checks payable to: Hermes Sports and Events
Mail entries to:
Hermes Sports and Events
2425 West 11th Street #2
Cleveland, OH 44113
WHAT YOU GET
Participation Medals
Synthetic Shirt, Cotton Shirt, Stocking Hat (option only available thru October 1 - Synthetic Shirt after that)
Dog and Stroller divisions!
Post-race food and drinks
Walkers welcome
Awards to overall and age group winners
AWARDS
Top men and top women overall
Top Master's men and women overall (40 & over)
Top 3 overall dog and stroller division runners (eligible for age group awards as well!)
Top 3 men and women in the following age categories:
5K Men and Women
7 & Under, 8-11. 12-14, 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
Races
-
5K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 26th October 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$32.80
-
1/4 Mile Silly Run (K-5th Grade)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 26th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
Coach Glatz has registered all RunAmherst Running Club members for this race. Amherst Running Club members should not register for the free 400 or 800 runs UNLESS YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE A SHIRT! -
1/2 Mile Funny Run (6-8th Grade)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 26th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
Coach Glatz has registered all RunAmherst Running Club members for this race. Amherst Running Club members should not register for the free 400 or 800 runs UNLESS YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE A SHIRT!
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