Pigskin Classic 5K

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