# Amherst Skeleton Run

- **When:** Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** Amherst Steele High School, Amherst, OH, 44001
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-116692-amherst-skeleton-run

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Amherst/AmherstSkeletonRun?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

Proceeds to benefit RUNAMHERST.com

 

Click HERE to see photos from 2025!

 

Additional gear items can be ordered separately and shipped directly to your home. Please note: these extra items are in addition to, not a replacement for, the included registration shirt.

Order here: Skeleton Run Spiritwear Store

 

START TIME
7:00am - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up inside Steele Gym Lobby
8:30am - 1/4 Mile Silly Run (K-5th grade)
9:00am - 1/2 Mile Funny Run (6-8th grade) and Costume Contest in the main gym
9:30am - 5K Run
~10:30am - Awards presentation

 

TIMING
Chip timing for 5K participants

 

REGISTRATION
5K Run
$30 Pre-Registration
$35 Day of Race

 

1/4 Mile Kid's Run and 1/2 Mile Kid's Run
Free!

Youth runners in the RunAmherst.com Little Comets Running Club do not have to register for the 400/800 youth runs.  Registration for these athletes is only needed if they want to register for the 5K race or purchase a shirt.  Shirts can be picked up in the main gym before 9:30am on race day.

All mailed pre-registered entries must be received by Friday, October 16, 2026

 

Please make checks payable to: Hermes Sports and Events

Mail entries to:
Hermes Sports and Events
2425 West 11th Street #2
Cleveland, OH 44113
 

WHAT YOU GET
Participation Medals
Synthetic Shirt, Cotton Shirt, Stocking Hat (Cotton option only available thru October 1 - Synthetic Shirt (while supplies last) or Stocking Hat after that)
Dog and Stroller divisions!
Post-race food and drinks
Walkers welcome
Awards to overall and age group winners

 

AWARDS
Top men and top women overall

Top Master's men and women overall (40 & over)

Top 3 overall dog and stroller division runners (eligible for age group awards as well!)

Top 3 men and women in the following age categories:

5K Men and Women
7 & Under, 8-11. 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over

Skeleton Run Champions From 2001 And Beyond: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EC5UbdGr0O8gdrqWFUAIp7LymJ0OrpS_kNoQhuBZZ_o/edit?usp=sharing 

MORE INFORMATION
For more information, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-116692-amherst-skeleton-run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-116692-amherst-skeleton-run) — data from Run This (runthis.run).