The 24th annual Jog into Spring - All proceeds benefit Renee Fontana Roche Memorial Scholarship/Garden Fund and Living Classroom within the Independence School District. DATE Sunday, April 26, 2026 PLACE Race begins and ends at the Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Rd., Independence – Brecksville Rd., West on Selig and turn right onto Kathy Lynn Drive. The Civic Center is on the left-hand side. Parking is available at the site. Start Time Registration/Packet Pick Up - 8:00am 5k Run and 1 Mile Walk- 9:00am Distance 5K Run/Walk - Chip Timed 1 Mile Walk - Untimed Registration Pre-Registration By 9am on Friday, April 24 - $25.00 $70 Family Rate - 4 people from the same address All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to: Hermes Sports & Events 2425 West 11th St. Suite #2 Cleveland, Ohio 44113 Late Registration After 9am on Friday, April 24 - $30 Race Day Registration/Packet Pick Up Registration/Packet Pick Up - 8:00am 5k Run/Walk and 1 Walk- 9:00am Participants Receive Registration includes a t-shirt, please register by April 12 to guarantee your shirt on race day! If registered after this date, subject to availability. Refreshments provided at the finish line. Raffle ticket included with registration. Additional raffle tickets can be purchased on site prior to the race. There will be a raffle on-site with prizes from local restaurants, movie theaters, and sponsoring companies. Donations - you are able to donate through online registration or click on the link above for the print form. At the bottom of the form is a spot to fill in donations. Feel free to just fill that portion of the form out if you cannot register. You will mail to same address listed for registration. Thank you! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! Awards Award given to Top Overall Male and Female runners. Male and Female runners finishing in the top three in each age group will receive awards. Age Groups: 10 & u
5K: T-Shirt
1 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $25.00 | Dec 1 | Apr 24 |
| $30.00 | Apr 25 | Apr 26 | |
| 1 Miles | $25.00 | Dec 1 | Apr 24 |
| $30.00 | Apr 25 | Apr 26 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 | 28:47 | 17:59 |
| 2024 | 145 | 31:00 | 15:51 |
| 2023 | 105 | 30:38 | 19:49 |
| 2022 | 103 | 29:20 | 17:34 |
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