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Run Rock Run!

Cleveland, Ohio, United States View on map
May 08, 2027 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Join Us for the 5th anniversary of the Rocky Yuko Memorial 5K Run & Walk (RUN ROCK RUN!) set for Saturday, May 9, 2026. Rocky's generosity touched countless lives - now it is our turn to honor him by being generous. Proceeds from the event will continue to help build the foundation to host this race in future years and also will enable Rocky’s family to continue his legacy of generosity as needs arise in the community!  Proceeds from all sponsorships and race entries will be donated to Cornerstones of Hope.   Race Morning
  • Saturday, May 9, 2026
  • Packet Pickup: 7:30 am
  • Welcome Remarks: 8:45 am
  • 5K/ 1 Mile Start: 9:00 am 
  Location
  • The Tavern of Little Italy (12117 Mayfield Rd Cleveland, OH 44106)
  • Parking is available along nearby side streets unless posted otherwise. Please arrive early to find adequate parking!
Distance
  • 5K (3.1 miles) chip timed and the 1-Mile Walk (untimed)
    • This route runs along sidewalks and side streets - participants must stay on sidewalk unless otherwise noted.
What You Get
  • All 5K participants receive a race shirt, finisher medal, chip timed 5K results and race bib, post-race refreshments, and access to a scenic race route along Cleveland's historic east side neighborhoods of Little Italy.
  • 1-Mile participants receive a race shirt, novelty race bib and post-race refreshments!  
  • A post race breakfast buffet will be available for all race entrants
  Registration Fees
  • 5K Pre-Registered: $35
  • 5K Race Weekend: $40
  • 1-Mile Walk: $30
  • Kids 12 and under: $15
  • Race day registration is available online, or by cash/check. Please arrive early if registering race morning!
    • A printable entry form is available HERE 
    • Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries before Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
  Sponsorship Information Interested in supporting Run Rock Run byway of sponsorship? Inquiries can be directed to event director, Bryan, at bbeigie@jcu.edu .
  • Gold Sponsor $250 Name on Shirt + Logo on Website
  • Platinum Sponsor $500 Name on Shirt+ Logo on Website + 2 Race entries 
  • Titanium Sponsor $1000 Name on Shirt + Logo on Website+ 4 Race Entries
  • Main Event Sponsor $5000 Name on Shirt + Logo on Website + 4 Race Entries +Name on Banner & Signage

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run

The 5K run comes with a chip timed bib, t-shirt and finisher medal.

May 08, 2027 5K 9:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Walking

1-Mile Walk

This 1-mile walk comes with a bib and t-shirt and is un-timed. Dogs and strollers welcome!

May 08, 2027 1.6K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Open

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.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 9.6° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 16.2°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 7.5° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 16.0°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
22.5
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
3.1mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
76.2%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on May 8, 2027 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on May 8, 2027 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
14h 16m

The sun rises at 6:14 AM and sets at 8:31 PM local time (EDT) in Cleveland on May 8, 2027 — 14h 16m of daylight.

Course

No course map published yet.

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  • 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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