Run the Ridge
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- North Ridgeville, OH
- North Ridgeville Ranger Stadium, 34600 Bainbridge Rd., 44039
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
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At a glance
Great for
- Beginner Friendly
- For a Cause
- Family Friendly
- Kids & Youth
Beginner Friendly
For a Cause
Family Friendly
Kids & YouthGreat for: beginners, families
Perks & features
- Chip Timed
- Food & Drink
- Medal
Chip Timed
Food & Drink
MedalFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.
Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 400m
Sat, Aug 8, 8:45 AM EDT · From $11.60
Opens May 1, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 8, 2026, 4:55 AM EDT
- 3.1 Miles
Sat, Aug 8, 9:00 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens May 1, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 7, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoingwarm-day exposure
- Rolling area
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
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From the organizer
Join us this August for the 32nd annual Run the Ridge 5K Run/Walk presented by the Lions Club of North Ridgeville!
This year, the event benefits pediatric cancer research.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Friday, August 7, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
North Ridgeville Academic Center - 34620 Bainbridge Road, North Ridgeville, OH 44039 Community Entry is located on the northeast corner of the building across from the North Ridgeville Fire Department on Ranger Way.
RACE MORNING
Saturday, August 8, 2026
7:30 a.m. - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up
8:50 a.m. - Kid's Fun Run Start (400m race around the track)
9:00 a.m. - 5K Run and Walk Start
REGISTRATION FEES
5K Adults: $30 Pre-Registration, $35 Race Day
5K Ages 19 and Under: $25 Pre-Registration, $30 Race Day
Kid's Fun Run: $10 Pre-registration and Race Day
All mailed pre-registered entries must be postmarked by Wednesday, August 5, 2026. A paper entry form can be found at the bottom of the page.
Please make checks payable and mail entries to: Hermes Sports and Events (2425 West 11th Street #2 Cleveland, OH 44113)
WHAT YOU GET
Custom finisher medal
Custom t-shirts to all registered by August 1 (subject to availability after August 1)
Post-race food and drinks
Live 5K chip timed results
Awards to overall and age group winners
AWARDS
Top Overall Male and Top Female
Top Three Male/Female Finishers in the following age categories:
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29 30-34 , 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
MORE INFORMATION
Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933 and roadracing@hermescleveland.com
Angela at LionsclubofNR@gmail.com
*Dogs are allowed but we ask that you line up in the back and have a short leash.
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