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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $20$25 after Nov 6, 2026 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $20$25 after Nov 6, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $25 on Nov 6, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in Ohio runs 35:17, about 11:21 a mile, based on 1,003 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:57 and men in 30:44.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:04 AM, and the 1 Mile Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,050 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
North Royalton High School, North Royalton, OH 44133
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Hermes Sports & Events) for North Royalton Bear Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 20:41 or better, the top quarter in 23:29, and half the field in 26:55; the last tenth came in after 40:54.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:43 | 19:54 |
| 30-39 | 22:44 | 23:30 |
| 40-49 | 27:45 | 22:41 |
| 50-59 | 26:53 | 25:10 |
| 60-69 | 40:35 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 148 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 42 to 104 finishers, and the median time dropped from 29:51 to 26:55.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 104 (-10%) | 26:55 | under 20:41 | 15:19 |
| 2024 | 116 (+49%) | 26:33 | under 20:15 | 17:31 |
| 2023 | 78 (+86%) | 29:12 | under 21:52 | 18:01 |
| 2022 | 42 | 29:51 | under 22:35 | 19:32 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 23:29, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 17 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.
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 39°F at dawn to 55°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 66°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of North Royalton Bear Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
A short-sleeved t-shirt. Below is the 2024 design: Post race refreshments. 5K Awards. 5K Awards will be given to the top male and female overall and male and female winners three deep in the following age groups receive awards: 10 & Under…
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Welcome to the 2026 North Royalton 5k Bear Run!
Start Times
Registration/Packet Pick Up - 8:00 a.m.
1 Mile Fun Run- 9:00 a.m.
5K Run/Walk- 9:00 a.m.
Timing
5K - Timed
Registration
$20 for the 5k and 1 mile
All mailed entries must be received by Thursday, November 5, 2026
Make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:
Hermes Sports & Events
2425 West 11th St. Suite #2
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Race Day Registration/Packet Pick Up
Registration Begins 8:00 a.m.
North Royalton High School
5k and 1 mile- $25
Participants Receive
A short-sleeved t-shirt. Below is the 2026 design:
Post race refreshments
5K Awards