Run the Ridge
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 8:45AM EDT
- Location North Ridgeville, Ohio
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 32nd Annual Run the Ridge on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in beautiful North Ridgeville, Lorain! This exciting event features a 5K run/walk and a special Kid's Fun Run, all while supporting a great cause—pediatric cancer research. The festivities kick off with early packet pickup on Friday, August 7, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the North Ridgeville Academic Center. Race day registration begins at 7:30 AM on Saturday, leading up to the Kid's Fun Run at 8:50 AM and the main 5K event starting at 9:00 AM.
Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere with custom finisher medals, t-shirts (for those registered by August 1), and plenty of post-race food and drinks. Awards will celebrate the top overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three in various age categories. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to run for a purpose and make lasting memories! Register now to secure your spot in this spirited community event!
Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere with custom finisher medals, t-shirts (for those registered by August 1), and plenty of post-race food and drinks. Awards will celebrate the top overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three in various age categories. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to run for a purpose and make lasting memories! Register now to secure your spot in this spirited community event!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US THIS AUGUST FOR THE 32ND ANNUAL _RUN THE RIDGE_ 5K RUN/WALK PRESENTED BY THE LIONS CLUB OF NORTH RIDGEVILLE!
THIS YEAR, THE EVENT BENEFITS PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
*
4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
* North Ridgeville Academic Center - 34620 Bainbridge Road, North Ridgeville, OH 44039
* Community Entry is located on the northeast corner of the building across from the North Ridgeville Fire Department on Ranger Way.
RACE MORNING
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026
*
7:30 A.M.- RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP
*
8:50 A.M.- KID'S FUN RUN START (400M RACE AROUND THE TRACK)
*
9:00 A.M. - 5K RUN AND WALK START
REGISTRATION FEES
*
5K ADULTS: $30 PRE-REGISTRATION, $35 RACE DAY
*
5K AGES 19 AND UNDER: $25 PRE-REGISTRATION, $30 RACE DAY
*
KID'S FUN RUN: $10 PRE-REGISTRATION AND RACE DAY
ALL MAILED PRE-REGISTERED ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026. A PAPER ENTRY FORM CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE AND MAIL ENTRIES TO: HERMES SPORTS AND EVENTS (2425 WEST 11TH STREET #2 CLEVELAND, OH 44113)
WHAT YOU GET
*
CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL
*
CUSTOM T-SHIRTS TO ALL REGISTERED BY AUGUST 1 (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AFTER AUGUST 1)
*
POST-RACE FOOD AND DRINKS
*
LIVE 5K CHIP TIMED RESULTS
*
AWARDS TO OVERALL AND AGE GROUP WINNERS
AWARDS
*
TOP OVERALL MALE AND TOP FEMALE
*
TOP THREE MALE/FEMALE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE CATEGORIES:
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14 & UNDER, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
MORE INFORMATION
*
HERMES SPORTS & EVENTS AT 216-623-9933 AND [email protected]
*
ANGELA AT [email protected]
*DOGS ARE ALLOWED BUT WE ASK THAT YOU LINE UP IN THE BACK AND HAVE A SHORT LEASH.
THIS YEAR, THE EVENT BENEFITS PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
*
4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
* North Ridgeville Academic Center - 34620 Bainbridge Road, North Ridgeville, OH 44039
* Community Entry is located on the northeast corner of the building across from the North Ridgeville Fire Department on Ranger Way.
RACE MORNING
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026
*
7:30 A.M.- RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP
*
8:50 A.M.- KID'S FUN RUN START (400M RACE AROUND THE TRACK)
*
9:00 A.M. - 5K RUN AND WALK START
REGISTRATION FEES
*
5K ADULTS: $30 PRE-REGISTRATION, $35 RACE DAY
*
5K AGES 19 AND UNDER: $25 PRE-REGISTRATION, $30 RACE DAY
*
KID'S FUN RUN: $10 PRE-REGISTRATION AND RACE DAY
ALL MAILED PRE-REGISTERED ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026. A PAPER ENTRY FORM CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE AND MAIL ENTRIES TO: HERMES SPORTS AND EVENTS (2425 WEST 11TH STREET #2 CLEVELAND, OH 44113)
WHAT YOU GET
*
CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL
*
CUSTOM T-SHIRTS TO ALL REGISTERED BY AUGUST 1 (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AFTER AUGUST 1)
*
POST-RACE FOOD AND DRINKS
*
LIVE 5K CHIP TIMED RESULTS
*
AWARDS TO OVERALL AND AGE GROUP WINNERS
AWARDS
*
TOP OVERALL MALE AND TOP FEMALE
*
TOP THREE MALE/FEMALE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING AGE CATEGORIES:
*
14 & UNDER, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
MORE INFORMATION
*
HERMES SPORTS & EVENTS AT 216-623-9933 AND [email protected]
*
ANGELA AT [email protected]
*DOGS ARE ALLOWED BUT WE ASK THAT YOU LINE UP IN THE BACK AND HAVE A SHORT LEASH.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 MAY -
Kid's Fun Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS 01 MAYThe kids fun run is a quarter mile lap around the high school track.
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