City of Westlake Community Run

THIRD ANNUAL WESTLAKE COMMUNITY RUN 

The City of Westlake Community Run is a special event for the whole family, being hosted by the Recreation Department and held in conjunction with the Annual Safety & Wellness Day. Come out and enjoy a run or walk through the beautiful City of Westlake and then stay for the Fair! Race begins and ends on the Recreation Center Campus. There will be a timed 5K Run and Speed Walking Division along with an untimed 1-Mile Walk beginning at 8:30 am. We are also hosting a Kids Dash, which is free for those 8 years old and under. This dash will kick off at 8:15 am before the main race.  Event goodie bags guaranteed for the first 200 registered for the main run/walk. All Kids Dash participants will receive a race medal. There will be post-race refreshments, fruit, raffle prizes, and awards pick-up at the DJ booth.  

Again this year, we are hosting a pancake breakfast from 9 am to 11 am following the race. Each paid registration comes with a free ticket, and all children 5 & under are free; additional tickets can be purchased for $8. Race raffle prize winners will be announced during the pancake breakfast.  

This event will also include an Inflatable and a DJ. Stay for the Safety & Wellness Fair starting at 10:00 am at the Westlake Recreation Center! The fair is hosted by University Hospitals and the City of Westlake. Additional information regarding the fair will be available online soon. 

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please visit our Sponsorship Page.

Start Time
7:30am - Registration/Packet Pick Up
8:15am - Kids Dash
8:30am - 5K Run/Walk, Speed Walk and 1 Mile Fun Walk

***Speed walking differs from running in that it requires the competitor to maintain contact with the ground at all times and requires the leading leg to be straightened as the foot makes contact with the ground. It must remain straightened until the leg passes under the body.

Distance
5K Run/Walk
1 Mile Fun Run

Timing
5K and Speed Walking - Chip Timed
1 Mile - Untimed

Registration

• 5K (timed speed walk/run): $35
• 1-Mile: $25
• Children 5 & under are free.

All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:

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

Race Day Registration/Packet Pick Up
Registration and Packet Pick Up Begins 7:30am
The Westlake Recreation Center Grounds, 28955 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145

Participants Receive
Event goodie bag guaranteed for the first 200 registered.  Post-race refreshments, awards pick-up, pancake breakfast (for those registered), inflatable and DJ.  See awards information below. 

Race Shirts are guaranteed for those who register and select a size on or before 8/31/26. 

Awards
Top overall male & female as well as 5K racers finishing in the top three in each age group.

Age groups (male & female): 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+. 

Speed Walk - Top 3 men and top 3 women overall.  No age groups.

****Speed walking differs from running in that it requires the competitor to maintain contact with the ground at all times and requires the leading leg to be straightened as the foot makes contact with the ground. It must remain straightened until the leg passes under the body.

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