UC 5K and 1 Mile Walk 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $35
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Walk/Run | 1 Mile | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 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 7:24 AM, and the 1 Mile Walk/Run starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 1,150 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2550 Lander Rd, Cleveland, OH 44124
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (3 years)Aggregated from official results (Hermes Sports & Events) for UC 5K and 1 Mile Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at UC 5K and 1 Mile Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 19:21 or better, the top quarter in 25:16, and half the field in 27:22; the last tenth came in after 42:12.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 26:36 | n/a |
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
Down 14 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
UC 5K and 1 Mile Walk 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 29 to 25 finishers, and the median time dropped from 30:16 to 27:22.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 (-19%) | 27:22 | under 19:21 | 17:59 |
| 2024 | 31 (+7%) | 30:48 | under 23:53 | 22:20 |
| 2023 | 29 | 30:16 | under 24:13 | 20:43 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 80°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
- 2550 Lander Rd, Cleveland, OH 44124Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,150 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Sep 28, 2025), 2024 (Sep 29, 2024), 2023 (Oct 1, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is UC 5K and 1 Mile Walk?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 25 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 27:22 and the winner ran 17:59.
- Where does it start?
- 2550 Lander Rd, Cleveland, OH 44124.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on google.com; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Come out and feel the excitement surrounding our Ursuline Arrows campus!
From our cross country and track & field team to you, we welcome you to run through Pepper Pike, the Ursuline College campus and Merici Crossings.
Arrows Nation will be rooting for you through gradual inclines and road racing as you run to support our XC/T&F program.
All proceeds go towards the student-athlete experience both in and out of the classroom and races. We greatly appreciate your generosity!
The UC 5K is an official 2026 Cleveland Road Race Series event. Learn More at RoadRaceSeries.com
Please Note: preferred sizes are limited after 9/20
Race Information
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026