Rite Aid Cleveland 10K Running and Walking Divisions

In an effort to streamline our weekend events, we have moved the 10K to Saturday. The change will assist with alleviating issues with the start corrals on Sunday. The 10K will still be a premier event and will now be a part of the Challenge Series, creating additional levels for participants to choose from.

10k running and walking divisions

NOW ON SATURDAY, the Rite Aid Cleveland 10K, like the other races features a relatively fast and flat course, great volunteer support and a scenic view of downtown Cleveland and some of its most beautiful suburbs. The course has been designed for our athletes to enjoy views of Lake Erie and many other Cleveland highlights. The 10K route is USATF certified.

Date

Saturday, May 15, 2021

Time

10K start (runners and walkers): 7:30 am

start and finish location

Superior Ave. and W. 3rd Street just west of Public Square

Post-Race Party

Once you leave the runner service area upon finishing, you may join our post-race party on Public Square. The celebration area features a beer garden, music, food and more! All 10K finishers will receive one free Great Lakes Brewing Company beer or Tito's drink (21 and over only).

course map and elevation

View PDF Map and Turn-by-Turns

Interactive Map coming soon!

Benefits

All 10K runners and walkers will receive a short-sleeved tri-blend T-shirt in men's/women's cut, goody bag, finisher's medal, food and refreshments at the finish line, and one free Great Lakes Brewing Company beer or Tito's drink (21 and over only).

Water Stations

Water/Aid Stations along the 10K route on Saturday, May 16

1. Erieside across from The Science Center Wind Turbine

2. East 12th and St. Clair

3. W. 26th and Detroit Avenue (runners pass by 2x)

* There will be a University Hospitals first aid station at each water stop

Gear Check

Gear Check Information

Packet Pick-up -tbd

10K Prize Money

 Prize Money Information

Age Group Awards (Running Division)

The top 3 male and female finishers in each age group will receive an award that will be mailed out after the event.

-Top 3 Males and Females in each Age Group:

• 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 (Walking Division)

The top 3 overall male and female finishers in the 10K Walking Division will receive an award that will be mailed after the event.

In order to compete in the walking division, you will be expected to walk the entire distance; completion of the course is on the honor system.

If you win an award and did not walk the entire route, you will be expected to inform the race officials in order to move you into the 10K Running Division.

10K Course Time Limit

The Rite Aid Cleveland 10K route is secured by city officials who are obligated to maintain traffic flow and re-open street closures within a reasonable and set timeframe on race day.

The 10K course will be open for 2 hours beginning at 7:30 am for both runners and walkers. All 10K participants must reach various checkpoints along the route in order to maintain the proper pace to ensure completing within the 2-hour course time limit. Please note that the 2-hour time limit is based on clock time, not chip time.