Big Brothers Big Sisters 5K

Event Overview

When you support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County, you’re not just participating in an event – you’re joining a movement! Together, we are empowering the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Research shows that under-resourced children and youth who have volunteer mentors and support services are far more likely to attend school regularly, thrive academically, exhibit healthy behaviors, build nurturing relationships, exude high self-esteem, and graduate from high school with a plan for the future.

Your support and the support of others help our children achieve great things! Through one-on-one mentoring relationships with caring adults, we empower children ages 6 – 19 to dream big, build resilience, and unlock their full potential. Moreover, our support services strengthen our mentoring with social and emotional learning, academic enrichment and tutoring, career and college readiness programming, summer camps, a Learning Resource Center, and family engagement activities.

Event Details

• Date: September 5, 2026
• Time: 9:00 AM
• Location: Lorain County Community College, 1005 Abbe Rd N, Elyria, OH 44035
• More Info: Race Link

Start Times

• Registration and Packet Pick-Up: 8:00 AM
• 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk Start: 9:00 AM
• Awards Announcement: Around 10:00 AM

Distances

• 5K: Run or walk
• 1 Mile: Walk

Timing

• 5K: MyLaps BibTag chip timing
• 1 Mile: Untimed

Registration

• Race-Day Registration: Begins at 8:00 AM
• Location: Inside the Physical Education Building
• Mail Registration: Must be received by September 3
• Mail To: Hermes Sports and Events, 2425 W. 11th St. Suite 2, Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Fees

• Pre-registration: $30
• Race Day Registration: $35

Packet Pickup

• Location: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lorain County, 1270 Abbe Road North, Elyria, Ohio 44035
• Time: Friday, September 4 from 4-6 PM

Parking

Parking will be available the day of the race at Lorain County Community College. Please park in Lot 6 which is near the Fitness Center on the North Side of Campus.

Awards

• Top Male and Female: Overall winners
• Top 3 Male and Female: In age groups 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 & Over

What You Get

• T-shirt: Commemorative Race T-shirt
• Food: Post-race refreshments
• Awards: For the 5K race

More Information

For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at (216) 623-9933 or [email protected]