Hermes Dead Sprint
Date and time
Friday, October 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
McCarthy's Downtown, Cleveland, OH
Date and time
Friday, October 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
McCarthy's Downtown, Cleveland, OH
Date and time
Friday, October 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Location
McCarthy's Downtown, Cleveland, OH
Run for your life around the Flats and Whiskey Island in your best Halloween costumes, make it to the finish, and celebrate at the Survival Party inside McCarthy's Downtown! Race events include a 5K and a Little Monsters Candy Dash.
START TIMES 7:30 a.m.- Race Day Registration/Packet Pickup
8:45 a.m.- Little Monster Candy Dash
9:00 a.m.- 5K run (chip-timed)
Post-race party will immediately follow the 5K inside McCarthy's Downtown
Dogs are allowed at the event, but not inside McCarthy's Downtown
TIMING 5K Run (MyLaps Bib-Tag Chip Timed)
Little Monster Candy Dash (Non-Timed)
REGISTRATION 5K Run Pre-registration thru October 13 $35
October 14 thru Race Day $40
Little Monster Candy Dash Ages 8 & Under $15
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
Thursday, October 29 McCarthy's Downtown 1231 Main Ave. Cleveland, OH 44113 4:00-6:00pm
WHAT YOU GET Long-sleeve race t-shirt for all!
Finisher Medal for all!
Commemorative race cup for all! (While supplies last)
One Surfside vodka drink (multiple flavors available!) included by pulling your DRINK tab from your race bib to the bartender (must be 21 or older)!
MyLaps Bib-Tag 5K timing!
Entrance into the post-race party!
Brunch specials and drink specials (must be purchased; not included in entry fee)
Costume Contest (Kids and Adult)! -Come dressed in your scariest, most funny or coolest costumes! Our secret judges will be on hand to pick their favorite costumes during the event. One adult and one child winner will be announced after the 5K awards ceremony!
Halloween candy for the kids!
Searchable race photos!
WHAT IS THE LITTLE MONSTER CANDY DASH? Before the 5K race, kids who are 8 years old or younger will line up and make a mad dash for Halloween candy courtesy of b.a. Sweetie candy company! It's a short route around the race site so parents can cheer them all on along the way!
AWARDS (5K ONLY) Top male and top female finishers overall will receive custom race trophies
The top three (3) male and female in the following age categories will receive custom race pint glasses:
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
MORE INFORMATION
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 other people, and entry fees are not transferable to the next year’s race or any other race.
For more information on the race, contact Hermes Sports & Events at 216-623-9933.
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