EDWINS Run for Re-Entry - 5K Grind & 1 Mile FunRun/Walk
- Date Sun 19th October 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Cleveland, Ohio
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 9th annual EDWINS Run for Re-Entry on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Cleveland, Cuyahoga! This uplifting event features a challenging 5K Grind and a fun 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, with proceeds benefiting the EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute. Participants will have the unique opportunity to support returning citizens as they strive for a brighter future.
The 5K Grind is not for the faint-hearted, taking you on a thrilling adventure through off-road trails, water crossings, and steep terrain around Doan Creek. For those looking for a more relaxed pace, the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is stroller-friendly and perfect for families, allowing everyone to enjoy the beautiful neighborhood surrounding EDWINS. With race day registration available and awards for top performers in various age groups, this event is a fantastic way to engage with the community while promoting a worthy cause. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference—mark your calendars for October 19 and gear up for a day of fun, fitness, and fellowship!
The 5K Grind is not for the faint-hearted, taking you on a thrilling adventure through off-road trails, water crossings, and steep terrain around Doan Creek. For those looking for a more relaxed pace, the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is stroller-friendly and perfect for families, allowing everyone to enjoy the beautiful neighborhood surrounding EDWINS. With race day registration available and awards for top performers in various age groups, this event is a fantastic way to engage with the community while promoting a worthy cause. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference—mark your calendars for October 19 and gear up for a day of fun, fitness, and fellowship!
Organiser's Description
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT EDWINS LEADERSHIP & RESTAURANT INSTITUTE.
Every day men and women at EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute grind it out to get a
second chance after incarceration. Compete in our 9th annual EDWINS Run for Re-Entry, to
show returning citizens that you support their right to fair and equal futures.
CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE
MILE FUN RUN OR WALK* - Tour the neighborhood around EDWINS with this beginner road
course. This mile course plays it safe sticking to neighborhood sidewalks. Stroller and
family-friendly!
5K GRIND ROAD AND TRAIL RUN*- Can you handle the toughest race in Ohio? This race starts
and ends at Shaker Square with a course unlike any other. Off-road. Through the water. Uphill.
Through rocky, unbalanced terrain. Participants will experience a small amount of road running,
but most of this course is a trail run that includes water crossings and steep skinny trails through
Doan Creek.
_*Both courses utilize public sidewalks and paths open to the public. There are also driveways_
_and cars, so please be aware of your surroundings. Know the course before you arrive.*_
TIME SLOTS AND RESULTS
RUN TIME SLOTS: Participants will start running in groups of 25 every 5 minutes beginning at 10
AM. Please choose a time slot when registering (limit 25 people per slot).
RESULTS: Final Results will be posted at noon on October 20.
AWARDS: Awarded to the top 3 men and top 3 women in each age group.
Age Groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
RACE DAY: Packet Pick-Up begins at 9 AM until your time slot at EDWINS Restaurant.
13101 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120
DISTANCE: 5K Run (chip-timed), 1 Mile Walk (untimed)
REGISTRATION: Pre-Registration: 5K Run $30 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk $20
LATE (after 9 AM on Thursday, October 17) and RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 5K Run $35 1 Mile
Fun Run/Walk $25
All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, October 16. Make Checks Payable to
Hermes Sports & Events.
Mail entries to: Hermes Sports & Events - 2425 West 11th Street - Cleveland, OH 44113
**SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR PRE-REGISTERED RUNNERS. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
ON RACE DAY**
Every day men and women at EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute grind it out to get a
second chance after incarceration. Compete in our 9th annual EDWINS Run for Re-Entry, to
show returning citizens that you support their right to fair and equal futures.
CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE
MILE FUN RUN OR WALK* - Tour the neighborhood around EDWINS with this beginner road
course. This mile course plays it safe sticking to neighborhood sidewalks. Stroller and
family-friendly!
5K GRIND ROAD AND TRAIL RUN*- Can you handle the toughest race in Ohio? This race starts
and ends at Shaker Square with a course unlike any other. Off-road. Through the water. Uphill.
Through rocky, unbalanced terrain. Participants will experience a small amount of road running,
but most of this course is a trail run that includes water crossings and steep skinny trails through
Doan Creek.
_*Both courses utilize public sidewalks and paths open to the public. There are also driveways_
_and cars, so please be aware of your surroundings. Know the course before you arrive.*_
TIME SLOTS AND RESULTS
RUN TIME SLOTS: Participants will start running in groups of 25 every 5 minutes beginning at 10
AM. Please choose a time slot when registering (limit 25 people per slot).
RESULTS: Final Results will be posted at noon on October 20.
AWARDS: Awarded to the top 3 men and top 3 women in each age group.
Age Groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
RACE DAY: Packet Pick-Up begins at 9 AM until your time slot at EDWINS Restaurant.
13101 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120
DISTANCE: 5K Run (chip-timed), 1 Mile Walk (untimed)
REGISTRATION: Pre-Registration: 5K Run $30 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk $20
LATE (after 9 AM on Thursday, October 17) and RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 5K Run $35 1 Mile
Fun Run/Walk $25
All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, October 16. Make Checks Payable to
Hermes Sports & Events.
Mail entries to: Hermes Sports & Events - 2425 West 11th Street - Cleveland, OH 44113
**SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR PRE-REGISTERED RUNNERS. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
ON RACE DAY**
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS SOON -
1 Mile FunRun/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS SOON
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