Race to Empower
About this race
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!
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/Walk
Walking
1 Mile Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Cleveland, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:20 AM and sets at 8:26 PM local time (EDT) in Cleveland on May 3, 2026 — 14h 05m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Race to Empower
5K Run/Walk · 114 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Richards | 18:58 | 6:07 /mi |
| 2 | Shaun Foley | 20:27 | 6:36 /mi |
| 3 | Shaina Wright | 21:13 | 6:51 /mi |
| 4 | James Sulzer | 22:13 | 7:10 /mi |
| 5 | Scott Fitzpatrick | 22:44 | 7:20 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 124 Cleveland events
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