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Amherst Skeleton Run

Amherst, Ohio
Entry
$30
Days to go
19

At a glance

Date
Oct 25, 2026
Location
Amherst, Ohio
Distances
5K
Registration
Registration open until Oct 25, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site
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Last checked
Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

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)

9:10am - 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

 

MORE INFORMATION

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

Key dates

Registration opens

May 5, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Oct 24, 2026

18d

Registration closes

Oct 25, 2026

19d

Race day

Oct 25, 2026

19d

Tier 2 ends

Oct 25, 2026

19d

Pricing

Current price

$30

Tier 1

Ends

Oct 24, 2026

Price progression

Tier 1
$30May 5, 2026
Tier 2
$35Oct 25, 2026

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