Proceeds to benefit EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute. Every day men and women at EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute grind it out to get a second chance after incarceration. Compete in our 10th annual EDWINS Run for Re-Entry, to show returning citizens that you support their right to fair and equal futures. CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE Mile Fun Run or Walk* - Tour the neighborhood around EDWINS with this beginner road course. This mile course plays it safe sticking to neighborhood sidewalks. Stroller and family-friendly! Trail Run Grind* - Can you handle the toughest race in Ohio? This race starts and ends at the new Edwins location in Cleveland Heights with a course unlike any other. Off-road. Through the water. Uphill. Through rocky, unbalanced terrain. Participants will experience a small amount of road running, but most of this course is a trail run that includes water crossings and steep skinny trails through Doan Creek. *Both courses utilize public sidewalks and paths open to the public. There are also driveways and cars, so please be aware of your surroundings. Know the course before you arrive.* Awards: Awarded to the top 3 men and top 3 women in each age group. Age Groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over Race Day: Packet Pick-Up begins at 9 AM until your time slot at EDWINS Restaurant. 12383 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights Distance: 5k Run (chip-timed), 1 Mile Walk (untimed) Registration: Pre-Registration: Run $30 – 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk $20 Late (after 9 AM on Thursday, October 17) and Race Day Registration: 5K Run $35 – 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk $25 All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, October 16. Make Checks Payable to Hermes Sports & Events. Mail entries to: Hermes Sports & Events - 2425 West 11th Street - Cleveland, OH 44113 **SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR PRE-REGISTERED RUNNERS. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY ON RACE DAY**
3.5 Miles: T-Shirt
1 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Miles | $30.00 | Jul 10 | Oct 15 |
| $35.00 | Oct 15 | Oct 18 | |
| 1 Miles | $20.00 | Jul 10 | Oct 15 |
| $25.00 | Oct 15 | Oct 18 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 80 | 50:20 | 34:16 |
| 2023 | 136 | 47:57 | 25:39 |
| 2022 | 120 | 43:45 | 26:40 |
| 2021 | 148 | 29:16 | 17:11 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65 | 43:22 | 27:45 |
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