Race to Empower

Lace up your sneakers and join us as the Race to Empower returns on Sunday, May 3, 2026 for another unforgettable day of movement, community, and impact. This inclusive, family-friendly 5K and One Mile Fun Run brings people of all abilities together to support children and adults with disabilities across our community.

Come for the race. Stay for the celebration. Leave knowing you made a difference.

 
Race Day Details

Location:
UCP of Greater Cleveland Headquarters
10011 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH

Schedule:

Registration & Packet Pickup: 7:30 AM
5K & One Mile Start: 9:00 AM
Awards Ceremony: 10:00 AM

The Course:
A scenic route through University Circle, Rockefeller Park, and the Cleveland Cultural Gardens—one of the most beautiful backdrops in the city.

After you cross the finish line, keep the energy going at our post-race street fair featuring food trucks, music, vendor booths, and family-friendly fun.

 
Choose Your Race

5K: Run or walk, chip-timed—great for beginners and seasoned runners alike
1 Mile: Run or walk, untimed and family-friendly
Jogging strollers and wheelchairs are welcome. This race is for everyone.

 
Why We Run

Every step fuels UCP of Greater Cleveland’s mission to help children and adults with disabilities live fuller, more independent lives. Proceeds support programs at LeafBridge and OakLeaf Centers, providing therapy, employment opportunities, and community inclusion to more than 1,300 individuals each year.

Your participation turns miles into meaningful impact.

 
Register Today

Early Registration (thru February 28): $30
Standard Registration: $35
Race Day Registration: $40
Kids under 10: Free (no t-shirt)

What’s Included:

Official Race to Empower T-shirt (guaranteed if registered by April 20)
Post-race refreshments
Awards for top male and female finishers, plus top three in each age group
(14 & Under, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70 & Over)
 
Packet Pickup

Early Pickup: Friday, May 1 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
UCP of Greater Cleveland
Race Day Pickup: Begins at 7:30 AM
 
Be Part of the Impact

When you run, walk, volunteer, or sponsor, you help ensure access to critical services, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Together, we’re building a more inclusive community, one step at a time.

 
Join Us at the Starting Line

Whether this is your first race or you’re back for Year Two, we can’t wait to welcome you to this feel-good race. Bring your friends, your family, and your passion for making a difference.

Sign up today and be part of something powerful.

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

Let’s keep the momentum going—see you on May 3!

Join fellow runners on May 3, 2026 for the Race to Empower. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Cleveland.