Run Rock Run!
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Cleveland, Ohio
- Price $32.80 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 5th Anniversary of the Rocky Yuko Memorial 5K Run & Walk, affectionately known as Run Rock Run! This exciting event will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the vibrant neighborhood of Little Italy, Cleveland, Cuyahoga. Participants can choose between a challenging 5K (3.1 miles) that is chip-timed or a leisurely 1-mile walk. This year, the event promises not only to celebrate Rocky's legacy of generosity but also to raise funds for Cornerstones of Hope, ensuring that his spirit of giving continues to thrive in the community.
Race day kicks off bright and early, with packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM and a warm welcome at 8:45 AM. The 5K and 1-mile walk will begin at 9:00 AM, allowing participants to enjoy a scenic route along Cleveland's historic East Side neighborhoods. All 5K runners will receive a finisher medal, a race shirt, and access to post-race refreshments, while 1-mile participants will also enjoy a race shirt and novelty bib. To make the day even more special, a post-race breakfast buffet will
Race day kicks off bright and early, with packet pickup starting at 7:30 AM and a warm welcome at 8:45 AM. The 5K and 1-mile walk will begin at 9:00 AM, allowing participants to enjoy a scenic route along Cleveland's historic East Side neighborhoods. All 5K runners will receive a finisher medal, a race shirt, and access to post-race refreshments, while 1-mile participants will also enjoy a race shirt and novelty bib. To make the day even more special, a post-race breakfast buffet will
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROCKY YUKO MEMORIAL 5K RUN & WALK (RUN ROCK RUN!) SET FOR SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026.
ROCKY'S GENEROSITY TOUCHED COUNTLESS LIVES - NOW IT IS OUR TURN TO HONOR HIM BY BEING GENEROUS.
PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL CONTINUE TO HELP BUILD THE FOUNDATION TO HOST THIS RACE IN FUTURE YEARS AND ALSO WILL ENABLE ROCKYS FAMILY TO CONTINUE HIS LEGACY OF GENEROSITY AS NEEDS ARISE IN THE COMMUNITY!
PROCEEDS FROM ALL SPONSORSHIPS AND RACE ENTRIES WILL BE DONATED TO CORNERSTONES OF HOPE.
RACE MORNING
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SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026
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PACKET PICKUP: 7:30 AM
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WELCOME REMARKS: 8:45 AM
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5K/ 1 MILE START: 9:00 AM
LOCATION
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THE TAVERN OF LITTLE ITALY (12117 MAYFIELD RD CLEVELAND, OH 44106)
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PARKING IS AVAILABLE ALONG NEARBY SIDE STREETS UNLESS POSTED OTHERWISE. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO FIND ADEQUATE PARKING!
DISTANCE
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5K (3.1 MILES) CHIP TIMED AND THE 1-MILE WALK (UNTIMED)
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THIS ROUTE RUNS ALONG SIDEWALKS AND SIDE STREETS - PARTICIPANTS MUST STAY ON SIDEWALK UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
WHAT YOU GET
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ALL 5K PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A RACE SHIRT, FINISHER MEDAL, CHIP TIMED 5K RESULTS AND RACE BIB, POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS, AND ACCESS TO A SCENIC RACE ROUTE ALONG CLEVELAND'S HISTORIC EAST SIDE NEIGHBORHOODS OF LITTLE ITALY.
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1-MILE PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A RACE SHIRT, NOVELTY RACE BIB AND POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS!
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A POST RACE BREAKFAST BUFFET WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL RACE ENTRANTS
REGISTRATION FEES
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5K PRE-REGISTERED: $35
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5K RACE WEEKEND: $40
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1-MILE WALK: $30
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KIDS 12 AND UNDER: $15
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RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE, OR BY CASH/CHECK. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY IF REGISTERING RACE MORNING!
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A PRINTABLE ENTRY FORM IS AVAILABLE HERE
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MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO HERMES SPORTS & EVENTS AND MAIL ENTRIES BEFORE WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026.
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING RUN ROCK RUN BYWAY OF SPONSORSHIP? INQUIRIES CAN BE DIRECTED TO EVENT DIRECTOR, BRYAN, AT [email protected] .
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GOLD SPONSOR $250 NAME ON SHIRT + LOGO ON WEBSITE
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PLATINUM SPONSOR $500 NAME ON SHIRT+ LOGO ON WEBSITE + 2 RACE ENTRIES
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TITANIUM SPONSOR $1000 NAME ON SHIRT + LOGO ON WEBSITE+ 4 RACE ENTRIES
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MAIN EVENT SPONSOR $5000 NAME ON SHIRT + LOGO ON WEBSITE + 4 RACE ENTRIES +NAME ON BANNER & SIGNAGE
ROCKY'S GENEROSITY TOUCHED COUNTLESS LIVES - NOW IT IS OUR TURN TO HONOR HIM BY BEING GENEROUS.
PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT WILL CONTINUE TO HELP BUILD THE FOUNDATION TO HOST THIS RACE IN FUTURE YEARS AND ALSO WILL ENABLE ROCKYS FAMILY TO CONTINUE HIS LEGACY OF GENEROSITY AS NEEDS ARISE IN THE COMMUNITY!
PROCEEDS FROM ALL SPONSORSHIPS AND RACE ENTRIES WILL BE DONATED TO CORNERSTONES OF HOPE.
RACE MORNING
*
SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026
*
PACKET PICKUP: 7:30 AM
*
WELCOME REMARKS: 8:45 AM
*
5K/ 1 MILE START: 9:00 AM
LOCATION
*
THE TAVERN OF LITTLE ITALY (12117 MAYFIELD RD CLEVELAND, OH 44106)
*
PARKING IS AVAILABLE ALONG NEARBY SIDE STREETS UNLESS POSTED OTHERWISE. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO FIND ADEQUATE PARKING!
DISTANCE
*
5K (3.1 MILES) CHIP TIMED AND THE 1-MILE WALK (UNTIMED)
*
THIS ROUTE RUNS ALONG SIDEWALKS AND SIDE STREETS - PARTICIPANTS MUST STAY ON SIDEWALK UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
WHAT YOU GET
*
ALL 5K PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A RACE SHIRT, FINISHER MEDAL, CHIP TIMED 5K RESULTS AND RACE BIB, POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS, AND ACCESS TO A SCENIC RACE ROUTE ALONG CLEVELAND'S HISTORIC EAST SIDE NEIGHBORHOODS OF LITTLE ITALY.
*
1-MILE PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A RACE SHIRT, NOVELTY RACE BIB AND POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS!
*
A POST RACE BREAKFAST BUFFET WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL RACE ENTRANTS
REGISTRATION FEES
*
5K PRE-REGISTERED: $35
*
5K RACE WEEKEND: $40
*
1-MILE WALK: $30
*
KIDS 12 AND UNDER: $15
*
RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE, OR BY CASH/CHECK. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY IF REGISTERING RACE MORNING!
*
A PRINTABLE ENTRY FORM IS AVAILABLE HERE
*
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO HERMES SPORTS & EVENTS AND MAIL ENTRIES BEFORE WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026.
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING RUN ROCK RUN BYWAY OF SPONSORSHIP? INQUIRIES CAN BE DIRECTED TO EVENT DIRECTOR, BRYAN, AT [email protected] .
*
GOLD SPONSOR $250 NAME ON SHIRT + LOGO ON WEBSITE
*
PLATINUM SPONSOR $500 NAME ON SHIRT+ LOGO ON WEBSITE + 2 RACE ENTRIES
*
TITANIUM SPONSOR $1000 NAME ON SHIRT + LOGO ON WEBSITE+ 4 RACE ENTRIES
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MAIN EVENT SPONSOR $5000 NAME ON SHIRT + LOGO ON WEBSITE + 4 RACE ENTRIES +NAME ON BANNER & SIGNAGE
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 09 FEBThe 5K run comes with a chip timed bib, t-shirt and finisher medal. -
1-Mile Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 09 FEBThis 1-mile walk comes with a bib and t-shirt and is un-timed. Dogs and strollers welcome!
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