Lakefront Race Will Benefit Greater Cleveland Hunger Network

From North Coast Harbor:Registration is underway for the inaugural North Coast Harbor 15K, 10K and 5K, a lakefront race featuring three distances for all running levels. Proceeds from the October 20 event will benefit the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland.

“We’re very excited to launch our first lakefront district race in North Coast Harbor,” said Jessica Kerr, North Coast Harbor project manager. “The 15K distance isn’t common, and we hope to encourage all runners to take part in our inaugural race – whether it’s for the full route or one of the shorter distances.”

The race, which begins at 7:30 a.m., wraps up the season for North Coast Harbor’s wellness initiative. Start and finish for all distances will be at Voinovich Bicentennial Park on the East Ninth Street Pier.

“A portion of the route will include the North Port dock lots, which is unique as no other race routes have run along the water’s edge quite like this before,” Kerr added.

Participants receive an event T-shirt, a finisher’s medal and post-race refreshments.

For each distance – 15K, 10K and 5K – awards will be given to the top overall male and female runners and the top three male and female runners in the following age groups: 11 & Under, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over.

Pre-registration fees are $40 for the 15K, $30 for the 10K and $25 for the 5K. Race-day fees are $45, $35 and $30, respectively.

Pre-registration is available online until 9 a.m. Friday, October 19. All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, October 17. Make checks payable to HERMES and mail entries to: Hermes Sports & Events, 2425 West 11th St., Suite #2, Cleveland 44113.

For more information about North Coast Harbor and events, visit northcoastharbor.org.

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