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: 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 roadracing@hermescleveland.com Angela at LionsclubofNR@gmail.com *Dogs are allowed but we ask that you line up in the back and have a short leash.
3.1 Miles: T-Shirt
400m: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 Miles | $30.00 | May 1 | Aug 7 |
| $35.00 | Aug 8 | Aug 8 | |
| 400m | $10.00 | May 1 | Aug 8 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 118 | 32:20 | 19:01 |
| 2024 | 96 | 30:44 | 19:39 |
| 2023 | 74 | 30:26 | 18:42 |
| 2022 | 72 | 29:18 | 15:26 |
| 2021 | 75 | 29:14 | 16:58 |
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