North Coast Harbor Run Goes Virtual For Recovery Response Fund

Press release from North Coast Harbor:

Oct. 2, 2020

The 3rd Annual North Coast Harbor 15k, 10k & 5k run goes virtual for 2020, with the goal to raise money for the Downtown Cleveland Recovery Response Fund. Runners can run anytime, anywhere now through October 31, 2020.

The Downtown Cleveland Recovery Response Fund was promptly launched to support small business owners and operators – with an emphasis on locally-, minority- and women-owned businesses – the Fund is a collaboration between the City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Downtown Cleveland Alliance (DCA), Greater Cleveland Partnership and Cleveland Foundation, with support from the Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation and Historic Warehouse District Development Corporation. It is also in alignment with Mayor Frank G. Jackson’s Restart CLE plan.

“We are very excited to engage our runners in a virtual run. Now, more than ever, it is important to engage in physical activity and stay connected,” said Jessica Kerr, North Coast Harbor Project Manager. “In today’s climate, people want to stay active and help others.”

Entry fee is $30. The first 100 registrations will receive a 2020 finishers medal and all participants will receive choice of event T-shirt or tank top (selection made during online registration). If you register before October 1, 2020, your packet will be mailed that day. If you register after October 1st your packet will be mailed after the virtual race deadline.

All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Make checks payable to HERMES and mail entries to:
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th St., Suite #2
Cleveland, OH 44113

“We are grateful for the creativity and foresight that went into continuing this important run in a new format. Clevelanders are strong, and are willing to collaborate and rally to help others. This run is one of many examples of grit and compassion,” said Joe Marinucci, President & CEO of Downtown Cleveland Alliance.

The event is formatted to allow runners to have fun, get outdoors in Cleveland and engage on social media. Runners can take a photo on their run and tag #ncoastharbor. Run wherever you would like and at your own pace! Once you have completed your selected distance, send your results to pyackmack@hermescleveland.com. Then check out your posted result here, to see how you measured up against other participants!

This press release was produced by North Coast Harbor. The views expressed here are the author's own.