Transplant House of Cleveland 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

Location: Cleveland, OH; Rockefeller Lagoon, Martin Luther King Dr., 44106
Type: RUN

At a glance

Support organ transplant patients and their families at this family-friendly 5K and 1-mile walk through Cleveland's Cultural Gardens.

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For a Cause

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Family Friendly

Great for: families, cause-driven runners

Join the Transplant House of Cleveland for their 9th Annual 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk. This event is a heartfelt opportunity to support organ transplant patients and their families by providing temporary housing and a welcoming community. Held at the scenic Rockefeller Lagoon in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, it's a family-friendly and dog-friendly gathering. Participants are encouraged to create fundraising campaigns and teams, with all proceeds directly benefiting the Transplant House mission. Celebrate the life of Brian Vitale while making a tangible difference.

What to expect

Run or walk a 5K or 1-mile course at Rockefeller Lagoon in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.
Enjoy a family-friendly and dog-friendly atmosphere.
Contribute to a vital cause, supporting organ transplant patients and their families.

Standout details

Supports Transplant House of Cleveland
Family-friendly and dog-friendly event
Held in Cleveland Cultural Gardens
Awards for top 5K finishers

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

Distances & registration

3 options

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

1 Miles
Sun, Jun 14, 8:30 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Feb 12, 2026, 4:16 AM EST · Closes Jun 13, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sun, Jun 14, 8:30 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Feb 12, 2026, 4:45 AM EST · Closes Jun 13, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sun, Jun 14, 8:30 AM EDT · From $38.10
Opens Feb 12, 2026, 4:16 AM EST · Closes Jun 13, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

Vibe Check

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warm-day exposure

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The course

Rolling
Family-oriented

From the organizer

*BECOME A FUNDRAISER*

Want to become a fundraiser for the Transplant House of Cleveland? This year we are encouraging runners, families, colleagues, and overall competitors to create fundraising campaigns and teams to raise money to support the Transplant House of Cleveland! Whether you want to create a team for your company, join your families' team, or just want to do it all yourself, we have you covered! Click the button below to create your own fundraising campaign, create a fundraising team, or join one! Top campaigns will be displayed on the front page of this website!

Transplant House of Cleveland provides affordable, temporary housing and a welcoming, supportive community to organ transplant patients and their families.

Our 9th Annual 5k Run 1 Mile Walk returns on Sunday, June 14th at the Rockefeller Lagoon in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens!

This family-friendly, dog-friendly event is held each year in celebration of the life of Brian Vitale. All proceeds raised support our mission of providing affordable, temporary housing and a welcoming, supportive community to organ transplant patients and their families.

START TIMES

7:30 a.m. - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up

8:30 a.m.- 5K & 1 Mile Walk start

REGISTRATION

Fees $20 Children 12 & Under (those in a stroller or under 2 do not need to register)

$30 Pre-registration

$35 Race Day

Virtual Runner: We will mail your shirt ( C ontinental U.S. residents only ) - $35 - Available through race day

Teams: Get your friends, family or colleagues together and form a team!

All mailed pre-registered entries must be received by Wednesday, June 10

Please make checks payable to: Hermes Sports & Events

Mail entries to: Hermes Sports & Events 2425 W. 11th Street

PARKING

Parking closest to the park will be available in the Case Western surface lot (pay to park using the QR code posted on signs throughout the lot - $1/hour) off of Mt. Sinai Dr. between Ansel and East 105th St. The location can be found HERE .

AWARDS (5K Only)

Top male and female overall as well as the top male and female 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, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933.

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