Saturday, April 25, 2026
8:00AM - Cleveland 10 Mile and 4 Mile Start
Start: Upper Edgewater
Finish: Lower Edgewater
*Roughly 1/4 mile apart
2026 Registration Fees
Cleveland 10 Miler
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Tier 1: First 100 registrants — $65
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Tier 2: Registrants 101 + — $75
Cleveland 4 Miler
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Tier 1: First 100 registrants — $40
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Tier 2: Registrants 101+ — $45
Virtual Option (10 Miler or 4 Miler) — $50
No! Runners must sign up online by Friday, April 24 at 8:00PM AND select the add-on "race day packet pickup" in order to obtain their materials race morning.
Those who do NOT select "race day packet pickup" must pay the $10 fee before obtaining their race bib byway of cash, check, or by purchasing on the Cleveland 10-Miler "store" option.
Race Week Timeline
Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Upper Edgewater
6:30 AM
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Gear/Bag check opens (Upper Edgewater - closes at 7:50 AM)
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Race morning packet pickup begins **Must pre-select this option (Upper Edgewater - closes at 7:50 AM)
7:00 AM
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Recommended arrival time near start line
8:00 AM
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Start: Cleveland 10 Miler & 4 Miler at Upper Edgewater
9:00 AM
- Post-race celebration and awards at Lower Edgewater Beach House
10:30 AM
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Course closes; remaining runners will move to sidewalk for safety
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Gear/Bag check closes
Important:
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Bibs must be worn on the front, outermost layer.
- Those changing events must notify the check-in table
Thursday, April 23
🕛 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍Dick's Sporting Goods - Avon (35521 Chester Rd, Avon, OH 44011)
Friday, April 24
🕛 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Hermes Sports Office (2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2. Cleveland 44113)
Saturday, April 25 (Race Day)
🕡 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM — ONLY for those who purchased race morning pickup
📍Upper Edgewater (Upper Edgewater Dr. Cleveland, OH 44102)
*Packet Mailing available $15 Until 4/14!
Pickup Notes:
- Bring your confirmation email QR code when picking up your packet.
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Friends/family can pick up for you — bring their confirmation email just in case.
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Large group pickup (6+): email roadracing@hermescleveland.com with names and pickup location, and Hermes will pre-pack.
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To modify or add packet mailing (BEFORE APRIL 14)/race morning pickup, visit:
Add-On Management Guide
Every finisher receives a medal and race shirt.
Runners who can no longer attend the event are highly recommended to still obtain their race materials at early packet pickup.
If a participant can no longer attend the event, and missed early packet pickup, they may still obtain their medal/shirt within 2-weeks of the race by emailing roadracing@hermescleveland.com ahead of time to pick up at the Hermes Sports Office.
Yes, water stops are located roughly every 2 miles for the 10-Mile course fueled with water, gatorade, and gels at mile 6.
Yes, but please keep volume low to hear those around you.
No. Due to the nature of the route, dogs are not permitted.
Results & Awards
Timing:
Official MyLaps bib tag timing with live updates and split points.
Results:
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Posted live during the race at clevelandtenmiler.com
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Runners can also opt in for text or email result notifications.
Awards:
🏅 10 Miler:
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Top 3 overall male & female
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Top 3 in each age group:
15 & under, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70+
🏅 4 Miler:
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Top 3 overall male & female
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Top 3 overall masters male & female
Awards are provided at the Beach House - please head to the awards tent to see if you earned an Age Group Award!
Yes, parking is free at both Upper and Lower Edgewater and nearby side streets.
Yes. Cleveland 10 Miler participants have 2.5 hours to complete the course (15min/mile pace)
Those who do not believe they will complete the course at that time are asked to drop down to the 4 Mile race. Those who are on the course after the course closes will not receive an official finisher time and the finish line may be broken down.
There is no timelimit for the 4 Mile race.
Yes! The bag check is located right at the start line at Upper Edgewater. Those bags will be delivered to the finish line at Lower Edgewater for easy access after the race.
Runners must bring their own backpack/bag. They do not need to be clear, but the race bib tag must be torn off and pinned to the bag for numerical organization.
Yes, restrooms are located at Upper Edgewater, and portos will be placed all along the race route.
Yes, but we recommend they have your confirmation email handy just in case.
Runners who opted for packet mailing can expect to receive their items the week of April 13.
Please double check your shipping address before selecting this option.
- Participants must maintain a 16-minute-per-mile pace for the 10 Miler to ensure road support and safety.
- The course will close at 10:30 AM and those who do not complete the route within this time may not receive an official result and the start/finish may be closed down
- There is no pace requirement for the 4 Mile Run/Walk
- Those who need to drop down to the 4-Mile to ensure they finish in enough time can transfer their event at any packet-pickup.
Virtual Race Option
If you can’t join us in person, go virtual!
How it works:
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Register for the Virtual Cleveland 10 or 4 miler by April 14.
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Run your race anywhere, anytime between April 1–30, 2026.
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Your packet (shirt, bib, medal) ships the week of April 14.
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Optional: submit your result online through your RunSignUp account.
Transfers, Deferrals & Refunds
We know plans change — and we’ve got options.
Transfers
You can transfer your registration:
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To Virtual — switch to the virtual event and run on your own time.
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To Another Runner — free option via RunSignUp (no direct bib swaps).
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To Another Hermes Race — must complete by April 17.
Eligible events: Parrot Head Run 5K (July 19) or Hofbrauhaus 5K/10K (August 4).
Deferrals
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Defer to the 2027 Hermes Cleveland 10 Miler for $15 (deadline April 17).
- To CLAIM Deferral Guide
Refunds
Like most live events, similar to a plane ticket, or concert, no refunds are issued for any reason.
Runners must claim their deferred entry by following the prompts on their RunSignUp account.
Details found HERE
