Bulldog Bolt 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 24, 202610:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Oct 24, 202610:05 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k Run/Walk: $35 until Oct 20.
- 1 Mile Fun Run: $25 until Oct 20.
Online registration closes Oct 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Cleveland runs 34:52, about 11:13 a mile, based on 86 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:54 and men in 32:10.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:47 AM, and the 5k Run/Walk starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 970 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2450 Miramar Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44118
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results for Bulldog Bolt. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Bulldog Bolt?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:42 or better, the top quarter in 23:56, and half the field in 27:15; the last tenth came in after 36:37.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:10 | 21:20 |
| 20-29 | n/a | 20:45 |
| 30-39 | 24:30 | 20:12 |
| 40-49 | 24:46 | 21:21 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 27:14 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
About the same size since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Bulldog Bolt 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 182 to 184 finishers, and the median time dropped from 27:44 to 27:15.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 184 (-7%) | 27:15 | under 21:42 | 16:08 |
| 2024 | 198 (-29%) | 27:31 | under 22:31 | 16:52 |
| 2023 | 280 (-3%) | 27:44 | under 22:22 | 18:15 |
| 2022 | 288 (+58%) | 29:39 | under 22:30 | 17:42 |
| 2021 | 182 | 27:44 | under 22:12 | 18:04 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 23:56, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 15 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 35% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2450 Miramar Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44118Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 970 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023), 2022 (Oct 22, 2022), 2021 (Oct 23, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Bulldog Bolt?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 184 runners finished the 5k Run/Walk; the median finish was 27:15 and the winner ran 16:08.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 23:56, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 15 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 2450 Miramar Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44118.
From the organizers
WHO: All are invited!
WHEN: October 24, 2026
9:00AM Registration
10:00AM Races Begin
11AM - 2PM After Party
WHAT: This annual event starts with a 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and ends with an after party featuring a food truck, snacks, beer, DJ, awards, raffle, fire truck, games, and college football on the big screen!
WHERE: The 5K and 1 mile run/walk will take place in person around the Gesu neighborhood. The after party takes place in the Gesu parking lot/school grounds and Family Center gymnasium
WHY: The Gesu Boosters Bulldog Bolt raises funds to support Gesu athletic programs and facilities, and to help offset a significant portion of the cost for our students and parishioners.