Parrot Head Run

Race proceeds benefit local children’s charity Fostering Hope!

Connecting and enriching youth who live in residential treatment and foster care with unique experiences of hope and healing.

Start Times
Registration and Packet Pick-Up: 8:30am
5K & 1 Mile: 10:00am
After Party : 10:30am

***DOGS AND DOUBLE STROLLERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AT THE RACE

Distances
5K

1 Mile

Timing
5K: MyLaps BibTag chip timing

1 Mile: Untimed

Registration
Race-day registration begins at 8:30 AM

Fees
Through April 15: $33
April 16 - July 19: $38
Race Day: $43

Kids (12 & under) - $20 at all times

What is a Virtual Event?

While physical distancing, we can still come together to generate funds for Fostering Hope.  Simply register to participate and join us, virtually, to complete the 5K or 1 Mile race on your own.  Run or walk, outdoors or on a treadmill – you choose!

If you would like to submit your 5K result, please click HERE

Virtual event participants can live anywhere!  Please feel free to invite family and friends from around the country to join you.

All packets (shirt and medal) will be mailed after the in-person race on July 18.

Early Packet Pickups
1. Thursday, July 16

Mulligan's Bar and Grille (20880 Royalton Rd, Strongsville, OH 44149)

4:00pm-6:00pm

2. Friday, July 17

Good Night John Boy (1167 Front Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113)

4:00pm-6:00pm

Awards
Awards will be announced around 11am on race day. All winners receive a custom race award. The overall male and female race winners will receive a special award as well!

Top Male and Female overall

Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups:

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 & Over

***Awards for Best Parrot Head attire as well

What You Get
Race-themed race t-shirt! 

Race-themed bottle opener finisher medal!

One beer (21 and Over) or Soft drink

Entry into the after party

More Information
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933

Join fellow runners on July 18, 2026 for the Parrot Head Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Cleveland.