Blossom Time Run

Over 2,000 runners and walkers will join the fun and excitement of the 5.25 mile Blossom Time Run, Fitness Walk, and Kiddie Run through the Chagrin Valley. You are invited to participate in all the Blossom Time festivities during Memorial Day Weekend, which includes a carnival, a parade, Taste of Chagrin, and a Hot Air Balloon Rally. Bring your family and join the fun. A special runner's interdenominational church service will be at 8:00 am at the United Methodist Church of Chagrin Falls. 

COURSE RECORDS

Male: 25:20.0 (Ted Rupe)
Female: 29:37.0 (Anjanette Arabian)

* First Male and Female Runner to Beat the Course Record Will Receive $250 Cash*

DATE
Sunday, May 24, 2026

PLACE
Chagrin Falls Township Hall
83 North Main Street
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

START TIME
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up- Chagrin Falls Township Hall

9:00 a.m.- 5.25 mile run and 1-mile fitness walk begin on Main Street in front of the historic Popcorn Shop

9:45 a.m.- Kid assemble at the corner of Franklin St and Center St for the start of the Run at 10:00 am

REGISTRATION
5.25 Mile Run & 1 Mile Fitness Walk

$30 pre-registration until 9 am Friday, May 22, 2026
$35 after 9 am on Friday, May 22, and at Saturday Packet Pick Up and Race Morning

Kiddie Run (approximately 50 yards, perfect for kids 8 and younger) is free and no registration is required - assemble on Center Street at 10 am

Packet Pick Up & Registration

Saturday, May 23, 2026
9 am - 3 pm
Chagrin Falls Township Hall

All mailed pre-registered entries must be received by Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Please make checks payable to: Hermes Sports & Events

Mail entries to:
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 W. 11th Street, Suite 2
Cleveland, OH 44113

Race proceeds are donated by the Chagrin Valley Jaycees to charities and local community projects!

AWARDS (5.25 mile only)
Gift Certificates to the top 5 men & women 

Award certificates given to:
First Chagrin Valley resident - male & female
Top 3 male & female in the following age groups:9 & Under, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-18, 19-21, 22-25, 26-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over
No awards for the 1 Mile Fitness Walk

FEATURING
Race T-shirt (while supplies last)
5.25-mile run features MyLaps chip timing with a QR code on the bib
Results will be posted live
Post-race refreshments
Police protection and medical assistance available
Water stops at Miles 2, 3, and 4
Times at each mile
Awards are available for pickup starting at 10:30 am at the Triangle
 

Strollers are allowed but please no dogs on the course.

REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS
Sorry, but all entries are non-refundable. Once we’ve received and processed your entry, you will not receive a refund, you may not give or sell your race number to other people, and entry fees are not transferable to the next year’s race or any other race.

For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933 or roadracing@hermescleveland.com

Join fellow runners on May 24, 2026 for the Blossom Time Run. It's a fantastic 8.4K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Chagrin Falls.