Jog Into Spring

🌸 Event Overview

The 24th annual Jog into Spring - All proceeds benefit Renee Fontana Roche Memorial Scholarship/Garden Fund and Living Classroom within the Independence School District.

📅 Date

Sunday, April 26, 2026

📍 Location

Race begins and ends at the Independence Civic Center,
6363 Selig Rd., Independence – Brecksville Rd., West on Selig and turn right onto Kathy Lynn Drive. The Civic Center is on the left-hand side. Parking is available at the site.

⏰ Start Time

• Registration/Packet Pick Up: 8:00am
• 5k Run and 1 Mile Walk: 9:00am

🏃‍♂️ Distance

• 5K Run/Walk: Chip Timed
• 1 Mile Walk: Untimed

📝 Registration

• Pre-Registration: By 9am on Friday, April 24 - $25.00
• Family Rate: $70 for 4 people from the same address
• Mailing Deadline: All mailed entries must be received by Wednesday, April 15, 2026
• Mail To: Hermes Sports & Events, 2425 West 11th St. Suite #2, Cleveland, Ohio 44113

🚨 Late Registration

After 9am on Friday, April 24 - $30

🎽 Participants Receive

• T-Shirt: Registration includes a t-shirt: please register by April 13 to guarantee your shirt on race day!
• Refreshments: Provided at the finish line.
• Raffle Ticket: Included with registration: additional tickets can be purchased on-site prior to the race.
• Donations: You can donate through online registration or use the print form.

🏆 Awards

• Top Overall: Award given to Top Overall Male and Female runners.
• Age Group Awards: Male and Female runners finishing in the top three in each age group will receive awards.
• Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.

🌍 Virtual Run

Want to participate from out of town? You still can! Complete the 5K race or 1 mile walk on your own. Run or walk, outdoors or on a treadmill – you choose!

If you would like to submit your 5K result, please click HERE! Deadline to submit times is Wednesday, April 29.

Virtual event participants can live anywhere! Please feel free to invite family and friends from around the country to join you.

You will be mailed your shirt prior to race week if registered by April 10. We encourage you to wear your shirt and take photographs of your virtual run/walk.

ℹ️ More Information

For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933 or roadracing@hermescleveland.com.

👋 Hope to See You There!