Run for Justice
About this race
Lace up your running shoes, grab your best costume, and join us for one of Cleveland’s favorite fall traditions!
This spook-tacular run takes you through Edgewater Park with options for serious runners, casual joggers, and families who just want to stroll in costume. Costumes are strongly encouraged - we’ll have prizes for the best looks!
After you cross the finish line, stick around for a festive after-party with family-friendly games, DJ Brad Wolfe, food trucks, crafts, and face painting.
Why we run: Proceeds from the Halloween Run for Justice support the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation’s community programs focused on expanding access to justice, empowering youth, and building a more equitable Cleveland. Every step you take helps make justice accessible for all. The Halloween Run has always been open to the public and we are thrilled to be named one of "7 Unique Things to Do in Cleveland, You Won’t Want to Miss" by Apartment Guide. Join us!
DATE
Saturday, October 31, 2026
EVENTS
5 Mile
5K
5K Walk (untimed)
1 Mile (untimed)
Start Times
Registration and packet pick up: 8:30am
Facilitated Warm-Up: 9:30am
All Run Events Start: 10am
Early Packet Pick Up
Friday, October 30 12am - 2pm
Cleveland Metropolitan Conference Center
1375 E 9th Street, Floor 2
Cleveland, OH 44114
REGISTRATION
$35 before midnight on September 30
$40 starting on October 1.
Note: All participants registered on or before October 10 will receive a long-sleeve Halloween Run for Justice shirt! Those registered on or after October 11 will receive a shirt based on availability.
Join one of our Teams! Team Categories: Law Firm/Organization, Law school
Payment Types
Credit Card (via registration page)
Mail-in registrations + Check
Note: All mail-in registrations must be received by Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Mail registration form and entry fee to:
Hermes Sports and Events
2425 West 11th Street, Suite #2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Checks payable to: Hermes Sports and Events
Please do not mail cash.
AWARDS
The following will be announced at the event:
- Overall Run Time: Top Male, Female, and Non-Binary runners overall (5K & 5 Mile)
- Best Costume!!!: Youth (17 and under), Adult (18+), Group, Dog
- The winners of the above and following will be published on the CMBA website, and available on the runsignup Results Page following the event.
- Age-Based Run Time: Top Male and Female runners in the following age brackets (5K & 5 Mile): 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
- Special Category Run Time: Top Lawyer, Top Judge, Top Paralegal/Legal Assistant, and Top Law Student
- Team Awards: Top teams in these categories: law firm/organization, law school
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933
Pick your distance
Running
5 Mile
5K
Walking
5K Walk
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Cleveland, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:57 AM and sets at 6:23 PM local time (EDT) in Cleveland on October 31, 2026 — 10h 25m of daylight.
Course
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