Parrot Head Run

About the Event

Race proceeds benefit local children’s charity Fostering Hope!

Connecting and enriching youth who live in residential treatment and foster care with unique experiences of hope and healing.

Start Times
Registration and Packet Pick-Up: 8:30am
5K & 1 Mile: 10:00am
After Party : 10:30am

***DOGS AND DOUBLE STROLLERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AT THE RACE

Distances
5K

1 Mile

Timing
5K: MyLaps BibTag chip timing

1 Mile: Untimed

Registration
Race-day registration begins at 8:30 AM

Fees
Through March 31: $32
April 1 - July 17: $37
Race Day: $40

Kids (12 & under) - $20 at all times

What is a Virtual Event?

While physical distancing, we can still come together to generate funds for Fostering Hope. Simply register to participate and join us, virtually, to complete the 5K or 1 Mile race on your own. Run or walk, outdoors or on a treadmill – you choose!

If you would like to submit your 5K result, please click HERE

Virtual event participants can live anywhere! Please feel free to invite family and friends from around the country to join you.

All packets (shirt and medal) will be mailed after the in-person race on July 18.

Early Packet Pickups
1. Thursday, July 16

Mulligan's Bar and Grille (20880 Royalton Rd, Strongsville, OH 44149)

4:00pm-6:00pm

2. Friday, July 17

Margaritaville Cleveland (1150 Front Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113)

4:00pm-6:00pm

Awards
Awards will be announced around 11am on race day. All winners receive a custom race pint glass. The overall male and female race winners will receive a special award as well!

Top Male and Female overall

Top 3 Male and Female in the following age groups:

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 & Over

***Awards for Best Parrot Head attire as well

What You Get
Race-themed race t-shirt!

Race-themed bottle opener finisher medal!

One food item (TBD)

One draft Landshark beer

Food and drink specials

Entry into the after party (featuring a live band!)

More Information
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933

Races Offered

1 Mile

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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10:00

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$32.00

5K

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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10:00

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$32.00

Virtual Run

Jul 18, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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10:00

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$37.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Cleveland.

thermostat Temperature

20.7° / 25.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

20.8° / 27.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 33m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.0 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:07

nightlight Sunset

20:56

About Cleveland

Learn more about the host city, Cleveland.

Cleveland is a culturally diverse city on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA. Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are abundant throughout Northeast Ohio. You'll find world-class museums, cultural events, professional sports, and amusement parks. Places Rated Almanac ranks the area second in recreational options out of 354 US metro areas. This region ranks fifth in the nation in number of major cultural resources per one million residents.