Run the Ridge

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

• 4:30 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: $35 Pre-Registration, $40 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.