When: Monday, Sept. 7th, 2026

Start Time:
9:30 a.m. – Race Day Registration & Packet Pick Up
11:00 a.m. – 5K Run & One Mile Walk Begin
12:00 p.m. – Awards

Race Managed By: Hermes Sports

Registration:
5K Run (Chip Timing): $30 Pre-Registration; $35 after Sept 4, 2026.
1 Mile Walk (Non-Timed): $25 Pre-Registration; $30 after Sept 4, 2026
Family Rate: Save $5 per person when registering a family of 4 at checkout. Deadline: Sun., Aug. 23, 2026.

Check back in the spring for registration info.

Dress Up & Save: Participants who dress up in authentic German Costume will receive one (1) additional FREE admission!

Awards (5K Only):
The 2026 5k Run is a MyLaps BibTag Timed Event. Awards will be given to the Top Male and Top Female overall as well as three deep in the following age categories:
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over and Wheelchair.

 

Age Class winners 20 and over will receive a Commemorative Pint Glass.

 

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Age Class winners 19 and under will receive a medal.

 

What You Get:

1	Show your race bib at the Eastland Rd. Gate and received one FREE Admission to the Cleveland Oktoberfest.
2	One FREE Drink Ticket (21 or Older).
3	Pre-Registered runners will also receive a Great Lakes 5K Bier Run T-Shirt. Back of shirt will display a grid of race sponsors. Race t-shirt and logo color may vary from those displayed.
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Sponsors: