Race Information

Pigskin Classic
Cleveland, OH
Cuyahoga County
Nov 30, 2024 - Saturday
5K run
  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:

    A fast 5K race through downtown Cleveland to get you ready for the Big Game!  Come down for the race and stay for the post-race party at Dive Bar, where you will be able to watch THE Ohio State University take on Michigan, in one of the greatest rivalries in college football. 
    You will receive a custom shirt - choose your team, either OSU or Michigan.  A free beer to help you rehydrate after the race. Age group awards, and a CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL. 
    In addition, you can also register for the LONGEST THROW COMPETITION. All proceeds will benefit the OSU Alumni Scholarship Fund.

     

    START TIME
    8:30 a.m.- Packet Pick-Up and Race Day Registration opens inside the Dive Bar

    9:15 a.m. - Longest Throw Competition -Male/Female Divisions

    10:15-10:30 a.m.- 5K Race Begins

    12:00 p.m.- Ohio State vs. Michigan Game

     

    RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP & REGISTRATION
    Dive Bar
    1214 West 6th Street,
    Cleveland, Ohio 44113

     

    DISTANCE

    5K (3.1 miles)

     

    RACE REGISTRATION

    Includes race entry, t-shirt, timing chip, entrance into the Watch Party and one FREE BEER (for those 21 and over, redeem inside Dive Bar).
    All 5K participants will receive a CUSTOm FINISHER MEDAL!

     

    EARLY REGISTRATION ($30.00) 

    BEGINNING FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25 AT 9Am RACE DAY REGISTRATION FEE "Penalty - Delay of Registration" ($35.00)

    Online Registration will remain open until the race begins 

    All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, November 23, 2022

    make checks payable to Hermes Sports & Events and mail entries to:

    Hermes Sports and Events
    2425 W.11th Street, Suite 2
    Cleveland, Ohio 44113

     

    5K AWARDS

    Top 5 men and Top 5 women overall and three deep in the following age categories:

    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

    Top 5 male and Female winners will be announced at Dive Bar following the race. All age group awards will be made available inside Dive Bar at the Awards Table.

     

    WATCH PARTY

    Party will be held at Dive Bar on West 6th Street following the race.

    Cash bar will be available at the Watch Party

     

    VIRTUAL RUN

    $35.00

    Packets, which include the shirt and finisher medal, will be mailed after the race. 

     

    DOGS AND STROLLERS

    Dogs and strollers are allowed at this race, but we ask that you start in the back of the pack as to not get in the way during the start. Dogs should be kept on a short leash and please make sure to be respectful and clean up any messes. Please be mindful of your surroundings at the start line and along the course, and please be respectful of your fellow football fans! 

     

    REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS

    Sorry, but all entries are non-refundable. Once we've received and processed your entry, you will not receive a refund, you may not give or sell your race number to another person, and entry fees are not transferable to the next year's race or any other race.

    For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933

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  • Added to our Directory
    Jan 12, 2006
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Feb 6, 2024
  • Last checked by a snack-eating human.
    Feb 11, 2024
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