Running the Shores - Jack and Jill Foundation Fundraiser

On Saturday, August 29th, the Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Erie Shores Chapter will be “Running the Shores” in our Third Annual 5K Run/Walk, benefitting the Jack and Jill of America Foundation. We invite friends, family, and the community to take the plunge with us for a day of friendly competition for a cause. Check-in and onsite registration will open at 8:00 am, followed by recognition of the supported organizations and a special presentation honoring the late Dr. Edgar Jackson, pioneer of sickle cell research. Racers will set sails at 9:00 am from Edgewater Park, where both individuals and teams are welcome.

DATE
Saturday, August 29th,  2026

PLACE

Upper Edgewater West Shelter, located in Edgewater Park

Cleveland, OH US 44102

For precise directions, please use this  link or type in Google Maps "Upper Edgewater West Shelter"

Start Time
Registration/Packet Pick Up - 8:00am
5k Run and 1 Mile Walk- 9:00am

Distance
5K Run/Walk - Chip Timed
1 Mile Walk - Untimed

Registration
Pre-Registration by 9 am on Friday, August 28th

Adults/Age 13 and older: $35.00

Age 12 and under: $15.00

All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, August 26th, 2026
Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:

Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th St. Suite #2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Late Registration

After 9 am on Friday, August 29th - $40 for adults/ $20 for children age 12 and under

Participants Receive
Registration includes a t-shirt. Please register by August 19th to guarantee your shirt on race day! If registered after this date, subject to availability.

Refreshments provided at the finish line.

Sponsorship

If your business is interested in sponsoring our event, we offer several sponsorship levels and accept in-kind donations for race day snacks and refreshments. Please contact erieshores.foundation@gmail.com for details on how your support can provide a greater impact.

Awards

Award given to the top overall male and Female runners.

Award given to the Top Overall Male and Female runners 12 & Under

VIRTUAL RUN

Want to participate from out of town? You still can! Complete the 5K race or 1-mile walk 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! Deadline to submit times is October 1st, 2026.

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

You will be mailed your shirt after August, 2026

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

*Dogs are allowed but we ask that you line up in the back and have a short leash. 

Join fellow runners on September 7, 2025 for the Running the Shores - Jack and Jill Foundation Fundraiser. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K, Virtual Event featuring a flat and fast course in Cleveland.