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Big Brothers Big Sisters 5K

Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Elyria, OH
Lorain County Community College Fitness Center, 1005 Abbe Rd N, 44035
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Support youth mentoring and unlock potential at the Big Brothers Big Sisters 5K, offering a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile walk.

  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Join the Big Brothers Big Sisters 5K in Elyria, OH, and become part of a meaningful movement. This event directly supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County, empowering children aged 6-19 through one-on-one mentoring, academic enrichment, and career readiness programs. Your participation helps under-resourced youth build resilience, achieve academic success, and develop plans for a brighter future. Run or walk the 5K, or enjoy a 1-mile walk, knowing your steps make a significant difference in the lives of young people.

What to expect

  • Participate in a chip-timed 5K run or walk, or an untimed 1-mile walk.
  • Receive a commemorative race t-shirt and enjoy post-race refreshments.
  • Awards will be presented to top 5K finishers across age groups.

Standout details

  • Supports Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • 5K run/walk and 1-mile walk options
  • Awards for top 5K finishers
  • Commemorative race t-shirt

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, Sep 5, 9:00 AM EDT · From $32.80

    Opens Mar 30, 2026, 8:01 PM EDT · Closes Sep 4, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Sep 5, 9:00 AM EDT · From $32.80

    Opens Mar 30, 2026, 8:01 PM EDT · Closes Sep 4, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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  • Rolling area

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From the organizer

When you support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County, you’re not just participating in an event – you’re joining a movement! Together, we are empowering the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Research shows that under-resourced children and youth who have volunteer mentors and support services are far more likely to attend school regularly, thrive academically, exhibit healthy behaviors, build nurturing relationships, exude high self-esteem, and graduate from high school with a plan for the future.

Your support and the support of others help our children achieve great things! Through one-on-one mentoring relationships with caring adults, we empower children ages 6 – 19 to dream big, build resilience, and unlock their full potential. Moreover, our support services strengthen our mentoring with social and emotional learning, academic enrichment and tutoring, career and college readiness programming, summer camps, a Learning Resource Center, and family engagement activities.

Start Times

Registration and Packet Pick-Up: 8:00am

5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk race start time: 9:00am

Awards to be announced around 10:00am

Distances 5K (run or walk) 1 Mile (walk)

Timing 5K: MyLaps BibTag chip timing 1 Mile: Untimed

Registration Race-day registration begins at 8:00am inside the Lorain County Community College, inside the Physical Education Building (1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH 44135). Parking can found at Lot 6 on the campus of Lorain County Community College. If you are mailing in your form, please make checks payable to "Hermes Sports and Events ". Must be received by Wednesday, September 3

Mail to: Hermes Sports and Events 2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2 Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Fees Pre-registration: $30

Race Day Registration: $35

Early Packet Pickup Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County 1270 Abbe Road North Elyria, Ohio 44035

Friday, September 4 from 4-6pm

Parking

Parking will be available the day of the race at Lorain County Community College. Please park in Lot 6 which is near the Fitness Center on the North Side of Campus.

Awards Top Male and Female overall Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 & Over

What You Get - Commemorative Race T-shirt - Post-race refreshments - Awards for the 5K race

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

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