Homes for Heroes 5K Sponsored by Rockway Mortgage
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Rocky River, Ohio
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the Homes for Heroes 5K on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in the scenic Rocky River, Cuyahoga! This uplifting event honors the memory of former federal law enforcement agent and veteran George Jackson Roberts III, with all race proceeds dedicated to the Homes for Heroes organization. Founded in the wake of 9/11, Homes for Heroes is committed to giving back to our brave firefighters, EMS personnel, law enforcement officers, military veterans, healthcare professionals, and teachers who serve our communities with unwavering dedication.
Participants can choose between a 5K run or walk and a 1-mile run or walk, with the race kicking off at 9:00 AM after a FREE Kid's Dash for ages 8 and under at 8:45 AM. The event promises a fun-filled morning with awards recognizing the top male and female finishers in various age groups, along with a commemorative race t-shirt and post-race refreshments. Registration begins at 8:00 AM outside Magnificat High School, so gather your family and friends for a day of fitness, community spirit, and gratitude! Don't miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a healthy and active day!
Participants can choose between a 5K run or walk and a 1-mile run or walk, with the race kicking off at 9:00 AM after a FREE Kid's Dash for ages 8 and under at 8:45 AM. The event promises a fun-filled morning with awards recognizing the top male and female finishers in various age groups, along with a commemorative race t-shirt and post-race refreshments. Registration begins at 8:00 AM outside Magnificat High School, so gather your family and friends for a day of fitness, community spirit, and gratitude! Don't miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a healthy and active day!
Organiser's Description
THIS RACE IS IN MEMORY OF FORMER FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENT, AND VETERAN GEORGE JACKSON ROBERTS III
ALL RACE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO HOMES FOR HEROES. FOUNDED AFTER 9/11, HOMES FOR HEROES WAS ESTABLISHED TO GIVE BACK TO FIREFIGHTERS, EMS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, MILITARY (ACTIVE DUTY, RESERVES & VETERANS), HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND TEACHERS FOR ALL THEY DO TO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES AND OUR COUNTRY. IT IS THE HOMES FOR HEROES WAY TO SAY, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
TO LEARN MORE, PLEASE VISIT THE HOMES FOR HEROES SITE HERE [https://www.homesforheroes.com/]
START TIMES
Registration and Packet Pick-Up: 8:00am
FREE Kid's Dash (Ages 8 & Under): 8:45am
5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk race start time: 9:00am
Post race awards: Approximately 10:00am
DISTANCES
5K (run or walk)
1 Mile (run or walk)
TIMING
5K: MyLaps BibTag chip timing
1 Mile: Untimed
REGISTRATION
Race-day registration/packet pickup begins at 8:00am outside Magnificat High School in the back parking lot (20770 Hilliard Blvd
Rocky River, OH US 44116)
If you are mailing in your form, please make checks payable to "Hermes Sports and Events ". Must be received by Wednesday, September 10
Mail to:
Hermes Sports and Events
2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Fees
Pre-registration:
$30
Race Day Registration:
$35
FAMILY RATE: FAMILIES OF 3 TO 8 PEOPLE LIVING AT THE SAME ADDRESS GET A DISCOUNT OF $5 PER PARTICIPANT. JUST SELECT THE "MULTI-PERSON PRICING" OPTION DURING REGISTRATION.
***The 8:45am Kid's Dash is FREE for those kids 8 & under!
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
FITWORKS Rocky River (20001 Center Ridge Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116)
Friday, September 12
Time: 4-6pm
AWARDS
- Top Male & Female finishers, plus top 3 male and female in each age group! (14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over)
- Top Male & Female finisher of each age group receive a choice of a gift card or basket
- 2nd & 3rd in each age group will receive a Rockway Mortgage Water Bottle
WHAT YOU GET
- A commemorative race t-shirt (guaranteed to those registered thru August 31)
- Snacks and refreshments after the race
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or email us at [email protected]
ALL RACE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO HOMES FOR HEROES. FOUNDED AFTER 9/11, HOMES FOR HEROES WAS ESTABLISHED TO GIVE BACK TO FIREFIGHTERS, EMS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, MILITARY (ACTIVE DUTY, RESERVES & VETERANS), HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AND TEACHERS FOR ALL THEY DO TO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES AND OUR COUNTRY. IT IS THE HOMES FOR HEROES WAY TO SAY, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
TO LEARN MORE, PLEASE VISIT THE HOMES FOR HEROES SITE HERE [https://www.homesforheroes.com/]
START TIMES
Registration and Packet Pick-Up: 8:00am
FREE Kid's Dash (Ages 8 & Under): 8:45am
5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk race start time: 9:00am
Post race awards: Approximately 10:00am
DISTANCES
5K (run or walk)
1 Mile (run or walk)
TIMING
5K: MyLaps BibTag chip timing
1 Mile: Untimed
REGISTRATION
Race-day registration/packet pickup begins at 8:00am outside Magnificat High School in the back parking lot (20770 Hilliard Blvd
Rocky River, OH US 44116)
If you are mailing in your form, please make checks payable to "Hermes Sports and Events ". Must be received by Wednesday, September 10
Mail to:
Hermes Sports and Events
2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Fees
Pre-registration:
$30
Race Day Registration:
$35
FAMILY RATE: FAMILIES OF 3 TO 8 PEOPLE LIVING AT THE SAME ADDRESS GET A DISCOUNT OF $5 PER PARTICIPANT. JUST SELECT THE "MULTI-PERSON PRICING" OPTION DURING REGISTRATION.
***The 8:45am Kid's Dash is FREE for those kids 8 & under!
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
FITWORKS Rocky River (20001 Center Ridge Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116)
Friday, September 12
Time: 4-6pm
AWARDS
- Top Male & Female finishers, plus top 3 male and female in each age group! (14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over)
- Top Male & Female finisher of each age group receive a choice of a gift card or basket
- 2nd & 3rd in each age group will receive a Rockway Mortgage Water Bottle
WHAT YOU GET
- A commemorative race t-shirt (guaranteed to those registered thru August 31)
- Snacks and refreshments after the race
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or email us at [email protected]
Races
-
5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED
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