Rekindle's Inaugural Walk for Unity
- Date Sun 11th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Cleveland, Ohio
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for Rekindle's Inaugural Walk for Unity on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in the vibrant city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga! This exciting event features a one-mile walk and a 5K race designed to transform hope into action. In a time when division seems to be the norm, this gathering is a joyful declaration of our commitment to relationship, courage, and community. Participants of all ages are encouraged to walk, run, and unite with family, friends, and community groups in a powerful display of solidarity across lines of race and faith.
Starting at 9:00 AM from Rockefeller Lagoon, this event not only promotes physical wellness but also fosters a spirit of connection and understanding. With pre-registration costs at just $30 for the 5K and $25 for the one-mile walk, plus the chance to earn awards for the top male and female finishers, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Enjoy post-race refreshments, receive a commemorative T-shirt, and be part of a movement that showcases what unity truly looks like. Let's come together, take a stand against hate, and make Cleveland a shining example of community spirit!
Starting at 9:00 AM from Rockefeller Lagoon, this event not only promotes physical wellness but also fosters a spirit of connection and understanding. With pre-registration costs at just $30 for the 5K and $25 for the one-mile walk, plus the chance to earn awards for the top male and female finishers, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Enjoy post-race refreshments, receive a commemorative T-shirt, and be part of a movement that showcases what unity truly looks like. Let's come together, take a stand against hate, and make Cleveland a shining example of community spirit!
Organiser's Description
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
In a time of growing hate and division, join Rekindle for our first-ever Walk for Unitya one-mile walk and 5K race that turns hope into movement. This is more than a finish line: its a public, joyful statement that we choose relationship, courage, and community over polarization and dissension. Rekindle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit co-founded and co-led by Black and Jewish leaders, built to strengthen trust across difference through open dialogue and face-to-face connection. From our base in Cleveland, our work has reached 20+ cities nationwide, with Fellows reporting measurable growth in their readiness to address hate and build bridges in real life.
Whether youre walking with your family, running with friends, or showing up with your congregation, workplace, or neighborhood group, youll be part of something momentous: Clevelands community coming together across lines of race and faithvisible, united, and moving forward together.
Walk. Run. Bring someone new. Lets show the world what unity looks like.
Rockefeller Lagoon
Martin Luther King Dr
Cleveland, OH 44106 US
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Pre-Registration (through Sept 30th) -
5K: $30
1 Mile: $25
Late Registration (through race day) -
5K: $35
1 Mile: $30
SCHEDULE:
Registration: 8:00am
5K/1 Mile Walk Start: 9:00am
Awards: 10:00am
WHAT YOU GET:
T-shirt
Chip Timed 5k
Post Race refreshments
AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall Male/Female Winners
PARKING:
Parking closest to the park will be available in the Case Western surface lot (pay to park using the QR code posted on signs throughout the lot - $1/hour) off of Mt. Sinai Dr. between Ansel and East 105th St. The location can be found HERE [https://www.google.com/maps/place/LAZ+Parking+Lot+14/@41.5106438,-81.6191351,493m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830fb7198323531:0x8c57e89ac2a16f34!8m2!3d41.5099288!4d-81.6182231!16s%2Fg%2F11fjn3pnwj?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUyMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]. The start/finish line is a few minute walk down the hill.
In a time of growing hate and division, join Rekindle for our first-ever Walk for Unitya one-mile walk and 5K race that turns hope into movement. This is more than a finish line: its a public, joyful statement that we choose relationship, courage, and community over polarization and dissension. Rekindle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit co-founded and co-led by Black and Jewish leaders, built to strengthen trust across difference through open dialogue and face-to-face connection. From our base in Cleveland, our work has reached 20+ cities nationwide, with Fellows reporting measurable growth in their readiness to address hate and build bridges in real life.
Whether youre walking with your family, running with friends, or showing up with your congregation, workplace, or neighborhood group, youll be part of something momentous: Clevelands community coming together across lines of race and faithvisible, united, and moving forward together.
Walk. Run. Bring someone new. Lets show the world what unity looks like.
Rockefeller Lagoon
Martin Luther King Dr
Cleveland, OH 44106 US
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Pre-Registration (through Sept 30th) -
5K: $30
1 Mile: $25
Late Registration (through race day) -
5K: $35
1 Mile: $30
SCHEDULE:
Registration: 8:00am
5K/1 Mile Walk Start: 9:00am
Awards: 10:00am
WHAT YOU GET:
T-shirt
Chip Timed 5k
Post Race refreshments
AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall Male/Female Winners
PARKING:
Parking closest to the park will be available in the Case Western surface lot (pay to park using the QR code posted on signs throughout the lot - $1/hour) off of Mt. Sinai Dr. between Ansel and East 105th St. The location can be found HERE [https://www.google.com/maps/place/LAZ+Parking+Lot+14/@41.5106438,-81.6191351,493m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x8830fb7198323531:0x8c57e89ac2a16f34!8m2!3d41.5099288!4d-81.6182231!16s%2Fg%2F11fjn3pnwj?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUyMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]. The start/finish line is a few minute walk down the hill.
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