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
Get ready for a spooktacular day of fun and fitness at the Amherst Skeleton Run on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in beautiful Amherst, Lorain! This exciting event kicks off bright and early at 7:00 AM with race day registration and packet pick-up inside Steele Gym Lobby. Families can join in on the festivities with the 1/4 Mile Silly Run for K-5th graders at 8:30 AM, followed by the 1/2 Mile Funny Run for 6-8th graders at 9:00 AM. The main event, a thrilling 5K run, starts at 9:30 AM, complete with chip timing to ensure accurate results.
This year's race encourages creativity with a costume contest in the main gym at 9:10 AM, so dress to impress! Participants can look forward to participation medals, a stylish synthetic shirt, and a cozy stocking hat (available until October 1). Additionally, there are divisions for dogs and strollers, making this a perfect family-friendly event! After the race, enjoy delicious post-race food and drinks while cheering on the overall and age group winners. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause and enjoy
This year's race encourages creativity with a costume contest in the main gym at 9:10 AM, so dress to impress! Participants can look forward to participation medals, a stylish synthetic shirt, and a cozy stocking hat (available until October 1). Additionally, there are divisions for dogs and strollers, making this a perfect family-friendly event! After the race, enjoy delicious post-race food and drinks while cheering on the overall and age group winners. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause and enjoy
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!
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!
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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