Transplant House of Cleveland 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
- Date Sun 14th June 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Cleveland, Ohio
- Price $32.80 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 9th Annual Transplant House of Cleveland 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the picturesque Rockefeller Lagoon in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens! This exciting and family-friendly event celebrates the life of Brian Vitale while raising funds to support organ transplant patients and their families. Participants can choose to run or walk the 5K distance or take part in the 1 Mile Walk, making it a perfect outing for all ages and fitness levels.
Starting at 7:30 a.m. with race day registration and packet pick-up, the 5K and 1 Mile Walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. With registration fees starting at just $20 for children 12 and under, and $30 for pre-registration, it's an affordable way to contribute to a meaningful cause. Plus, you can form teams with friends, family, or colleagues to amplify your fundraising efforts! All proceeds will directly support the Transplant House of Cleveland's mission to provide affordable, temporary housing and a supportive community for those in need. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fun day outdoors in Cleveland!
Starting at 7:30 a.m. with race day registration and packet pick-up, the 5K and 1 Mile Walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. With registration fees starting at just $20 for children 12 and under, and $30 for pre-registration, it's an affordable way to contribute to a meaningful cause. Plus, you can form teams with friends, family, or colleagues to amplify your fundraising efforts! All proceeds will directly support the Transplant House of Cleveland's mission to provide affordable, temporary housing and a supportive community for those in need. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a fun day outdoors in Cleveland!
Organiser's Description
*BECOME A FUNDRAISER*
Want to become a fundraiser for the Transplant House of Cleveland? This year we are encouraging runners, families, colleagues, and overall competitors to create fundraising campaigns and teams to raise money to support the Transplant House of Cleveland! Whether you want to create a team for your company, join your families' team, or just want to do it all yourself, we have you covered! Click the button below to create your own fundraising campaign, create a fundraising team, or join one! Top campaigns will be displayed on the front page of this website!
Transplant House of Cleveland provides affordable, temporary housing and a welcoming, supportive community to organ transplant patients and their families.
OUR 9TH ANNUAL 5K RUN 1 MILE WALK RETURNS ON SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH AT THE ROCKEFELLER LAGOON IN THE CLEVELAND CULTURAL GARDENS!
THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY, DOG-FRIENDLY EVENT IS HELD EACH YEAR IN CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF BRIAN VITALE. ALL PROCEEDS RAISED SUPPORT OUR MISSION OF PROVIDING AFFORDABLE, TEMPORARY HOUSING AND A WELCOMING, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY TO ORGAN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
START TIMES
7:30 a.m. - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up
8:30 a.m.- 5K & 1 Mile Walk start
REGISTRATION
Fees
$20 Children 12 & Under (THOSE IN A STROLLER OR UNDER 2 DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER)
$30 Pre-registration
$35 Race Day
Virtual Runner: We will mail your shirt (_CONTINENTAL U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY_) - $35 - Available through race day
TEAMS: GET YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY OR COLLEAGUES TOGETHER AND FORM A TEAM!
All mailed pre-registered entries must be received by Wednesday, June 10
Please make checks payable to: Hermes Sports & Events
Mail entries to:
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 W. 11th Street
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].
AWARDS (5K ONLY)
Top male and female overall as well as the top male and female 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, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933.
Want to become a fundraiser for the Transplant House of Cleveland? This year we are encouraging runners, families, colleagues, and overall competitors to create fundraising campaigns and teams to raise money to support the Transplant House of Cleveland! Whether you want to create a team for your company, join your families' team, or just want to do it all yourself, we have you covered! Click the button below to create your own fundraising campaign, create a fundraising team, or join one! Top campaigns will be displayed on the front page of this website!
Transplant House of Cleveland provides affordable, temporary housing and a welcoming, supportive community to organ transplant patients and their families.
OUR 9TH ANNUAL 5K RUN 1 MILE WALK RETURNS ON SUNDAY, JUNE 14TH AT THE ROCKEFELLER LAGOON IN THE CLEVELAND CULTURAL GARDENS!
THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY, DOG-FRIENDLY EVENT IS HELD EACH YEAR IN CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF BRIAN VITALE. ALL PROCEEDS RAISED SUPPORT OUR MISSION OF PROVIDING AFFORDABLE, TEMPORARY HOUSING AND A WELCOMING, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY TO ORGAN TRANSPLANT PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
START TIMES
7:30 a.m. - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up
8:30 a.m.- 5K & 1 Mile Walk start
REGISTRATION
Fees
$20 Children 12 & Under (THOSE IN A STROLLER OR UNDER 2 DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER)
$30 Pre-registration
$35 Race Day
Virtual Runner: We will mail your shirt (_CONTINENTAL U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY_) - $35 - Available through race day
TEAMS: GET YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY OR COLLEAGUES TOGETHER AND FORM A TEAM!
All mailed pre-registered entries must be received by Wednesday, June 10
Please make checks payable to: Hermes Sports & Events
Mail entries to:
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 W. 11th Street
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].
AWARDS (5K ONLY)
Top male and female overall as well as the top male and female 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, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933.
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